Search Blue Earth County Arrest Records
Blue Earth County arrest records are maintained by the Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office and Jail in Mankato, Minnesota. The sheriff publishes a jail custody roster, an active arrest warrants list, and a wanted persons page online. These tools let you search arrest data and custody information for the county at no cost. For copies of official records or information not available online, you contact the sheriff's records division directly. Blue Earth County serves as a regional hub in southern Minnesota, and the sheriff's office handles a significant volume of arrest records each year.
Blue Earth County Overview
Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office
The Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office and Jail are both located at 401 Carver Road in Mankato. The sheriff handles patrol, jail operations, and all law enforcement records for the county. The jail holds pre-trial adults age 17 and older. People awaiting court dates or serving short local sentences are housed there. The facility serves both the city and the broader county area.
The sheriff's office gives the public direct access to several arrest-related tools online. You can view the jail custody roster, the active warrants list, and the wanted persons page through the county website. These pages are updated on a regular basis and are free to use. For records that are not listed online, the records division at the sheriff's office handles requests during business hours.
| Address | 401 Carver Road Mankato, MN 56002 |
|---|---|
| Sheriff's Phone | (507) 304-4800 |
| Jail Phone | (507) 304-4830 or (507) 625-9500 |
| Website | blueearthcountymn.gov |
| Jail Custody Roster | blueearthcountymn.gov - Jail Roster |
| Active Warrants | blueearthcountymn.gov - Warrants |
Blue Earth County Jail Custody Roster
The Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office publishes a jail custody roster online. You can view it at the custody roster page on the county website. The roster shows the names and booking information for people currently held in the county jail. It is updated regularly and available to the public at no charge.
The roster is the first place to check if you need to find out whether someone is currently in Blue Earth County custody. If the person you are looking for does not appear, they may have been released or transferred to another facility. In that case, call the jail at (507) 304-4830 or (507) 625-9500. Staff can confirm custody status and tell you where to look next.
The screenshot below shows the Blue Earth County jail custody roster page, which lists current inmates with booking details.
The custody roster is maintained by the Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office and updated to reflect current jail population data.
Note: The custody roster shows people currently in jail. For those recently released or those with older arrest records, the BCA criminal history search or MCRO system may have more complete information.
Blue Earth County Arrest Warrants and Wanted Persons
Blue Earth County stands out for publishing both an active arrest warrants list and a wanted persons page. Both are available through the county website. The active warrants page at blueearthcountymn.gov/1289/Active-Arrest-Warrants lists people for whom the court has issued a warrant. The wanted persons page at blueearthcountymn.gov/1290/Wanted-Persons lists individuals actively sought by the sheriff's office.
Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, warrant data is public information in Minnesota. The sheriff's office can release basic warrant details to anyone who asks. Posting the list online makes that information immediately available without requiring a formal request.
The screenshot below shows the Blue Earth County wanted persons page, which lists individuals sought by the sheriff's office.
The wanted persons list is a public resource from the Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office and is updated as cases are resolved or new individuals are added.
Requesting Blue Earth County Arrest Records
Most arrest data in Blue Earth County is public under Minn. Stat. § 13.82. The sheriff's office must release basic arrest information including the arrested person's name, date and time of arrest, the charges, and the arresting agency. This data is public regardless of whether the case went to court.
To request records, call the sheriff's office at (507) 304-4800 or the jail at (507) 304-4830 during business hours. You can also visit the office at 401 Carver Road in Mankato. Written requests by mail are accepted at the same address. State the person's name, the approximate arrest date, and what records you need. Include your contact information so the office can respond to you.
Fees may apply for printed copies under Minn. Stat. § 13.03. The office can tell you the current rate before processing your request. Some records may have restrictions if they involve juveniles or active investigations. The office is required to tell you the legal basis for any denial or limitation.
Minnesota Statewide Arrest Record Resources
Beyond Blue Earth County's own tools, these state-level systems offer broader arrest record access across Minnesota. They are all free to use.
The Minnesota BCA public criminal history search at chs.state.mn.us gives access to statewide arrest data. Search by name to find arrests, charges, and case outcomes from Blue Earth County and across Minnesota. The BCA system is one of the most complete public databases available for Minnesota arrest records.
Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us covers district court cases statewide. Blue Earth County falls under the 5th Judicial District. You can look up case status, charges, and docket activity by name or case number. VINELink at vinelink.com offers custody notifications for the Blue Earth County Jail. The DOC offender locator at coms.doc.state.mn.us tracks people in state prisons or on supervised release.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Blue Earth County in southern Minnesota. Each maintains its own arrest records and jail system.