Carlton County Arrest Records

Carlton County arrest records are maintained by the Carlton County Sheriff's Office and Jail in Carlton, Minnesota. The sheriff publishes a jail roster online that refreshes every hour, giving you near-current information on who is in custody. You can also download the roster as a PDF directly from the county website. For official copies of arrest records or information on older cases, you contact the sheriff's office or jail during business hours. The jail is staffed around the clock, and administration handles records requests Monday through Friday. This page explains how to access Carlton County arrest records through the county's online tools and direct contact.

Carlton County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Carlton County Sheriff's Office and Jail are located at separate addresses in Carlton. The jail at 1780 Justice Drive handles all bookings and inmate housing. The sheriff's administrative office at 317 Walnut Avenue handles patrol operations and records management. Both offices work closely together on law enforcement and records functions for the county.

The jail operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can call the jail directly at any time to ask about custody status. The administrative office is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM for records requests and other administrative matters. The Carlton County Jail uses Guardian RFID for inmate tracking and Reliance Telephone for inmate calls.

Carlton County Jail Roster

The Carlton County Jail roster is published online and updates every hour. You can view it at co.carlton.mn.us/274/Jail-Roster. The roster shows current inmates with booking details. A PDF version is available at jailroster.co.carlton.mn.us/CCJ_Jail_Roster.pdf for those who prefer a printable format.

The county publishes an important disclaimer with the roster: the list updates every hour, and individuals may be in the intake process and not yet listed until they have been assigned a booking number. This means someone who was just booked may not appear immediately. If you need to confirm that a specific person is in custody right now, calling the jail at (218) 384-4560 is the most reliable way to get a real-time answer.

The screenshot below shows the Carlton County jail information page, which describes the facility and links to the jail roster and visitation details.

The jail information page at co.carlton.mn.us covers how the facility operates, including the booking process, visitation hours, and inmate services.

Visitation at the Carlton County Jail takes place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Visit the jail information page for any updates to this schedule.

Note: The roster is updated hourly. People in the intake process may not appear until assigned a booking number, so a brief delay is normal for new arrivals.

Carlton County Arrest Warrants

Warrant data in Carlton County is public under Minn. Stat. § 13.82. The sheriff's office tracks active warrants and civil process for the county. To ask about a warrant, call the sheriff's administrative office at (218) 384-3236 during business hours. After hours, the jail at (218) 384-4560 can help with basic custody questions.

You can also check Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us for open Carlton County cases. Carlton County falls under the 6th Judicial District. The court system may show active warrant flags tied to cases where someone failed to appear or violated court conditions.

The screenshot below shows the Carlton County jail roster page, which gives direct access to current custody information and the hourly-updated inmate list.

The jail roster at co.carlton.mn.us provides an hourly-updated look at who is currently held in Carlton County custody.

Requesting Carlton County Arrest Records

Most arrest data in Carlton County is public under Minn. Stat. § 13.82. The sheriff's office must release the arrested person's name, date and time of arrest, charges, and the arresting agency on request. This applies regardless of whether the case went to court.

To request records, call the sheriff's administrative office at (218) 384-3236 or visit in person at 317 Walnut Avenue in Carlton during business hours. For jail-specific records, call the jail at (218) 384-4560. Written requests can be mailed to either address. Include the full name, approximate arrest date, and what specific records you need. Provide your name and contact information so the office can respond.

Fees for copies may apply under Minn. Stat. § 13.03. The office can confirm costs before processing your request. Records involving juveniles, sealed cases, or active investigations may have restrictions. If any part of your request is denied, the office is required to explain the legal basis for that denial.

The screenshot below shows the Carlton County main website, which is the gateway to the sheriff's office, jail roster, and other public services.

The county website at co.carlton.mn.us links to all Carlton County government departments, including the sheriff's office and jail information.

Minnesota Statewide Arrest Record Resources

Beyond Carlton County's own tools, these statewide resources provide broader coverage of Minnesota arrest and criminal history data. All are free to use.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension public criminal history search at chs.state.mn.us gives access to arrests and dispositions statewide. Search by name to find Carlton County arrests along with records from other counties. The BCA database is one of the most complete tools available to the public in Minnesota.

Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us covers Carlton County district court cases under the 6th Judicial District. Search by name or case number for charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. VINELink at vinelink.com provides custody notifications for Carlton County Jail inmates. The DOC offender locator at coms.doc.state.mn.us tracks people in state prisons following a Carlton County conviction.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Carlton County in northeastern Minnesota. Each has its own sheriff, jail, and arrest records system.