Chisago County Arrest Records Search

Chisago County arrest records are managed by the Chisago County Sheriff's Office and Corrections Division in Center City, Minnesota. The county runs a ProPhoenix-based online inmate locator that lets you search by name, date of birth, or gender to find current booking data and custody status. Records include physical descriptions, charges, bail amounts, and custody dates. This page explains how to use the Chisago County inmate locator, what the jail contains, and where to find arrest records online or through the courts.

Chisago County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Brandon Thyen leads the Chisago County Sheriff's Office, with Chief Deputy Justin Wood handling day-to-day operations. The office is located at 15230 Per Road in Center City. Administration can be reached at (651) 213-6300. The records division has its own direct line at (651) 213-6305. The jail line is (651) 257-2931 for custody-related questions.

The Chisago County Jail opened in 2018. It was built with a remote podular design and holds up to 80 people, with the ability to expand to 200 if needed. This newer facility brought better capacity and improved operations compared to the older jail. On-site video visitation is available free of charge, and each inmate is allowed one 20-minute session per day. Huber Law and work release programs are also available for qualifying inmates.

The screenshot below shows the Chisago County Sheriff's Office page, where you can find department information and links to jail services.

The sheriff's office page gives you direct contact numbers and links to corrections and jail division resources.

Chisago County Inmate Locator and Arrest Records

The Chisago County Inmate Locator runs on the ProPhoenix jail management system. You can access it at inmatelocator.chisagocountymn.gov. The search form lets you look up people by last name, first name, date of birth, or gender. The system is free to use and available at any time.

Each record in the locator shows a detailed profile. You get the person's full name, date of birth, race, sex, age, height, weight, hair color, and eye color. The record also shows current bail amounts, custody intake dates, expected release dates if set, and all active charges. This is one of the more detailed online jail rosters among Minnesota counties. The physical description fields can help confirm identity when searching a common name.

The screenshot below is from the Chisago County Corrections and Jail Division page, which links to the inmate locator and describes jail services.

The corrections page explains jail programs and gives access to the inmate locator for current booking data.

The screenshot below is from the inmate locator tool itself, showing the search interface for Chisago County arrest records.

The locator interface lets you filter by name, DOB, or gender to narrow down results quickly.

VINE victim notification is also available for Chisago County. You can sign up through VINELink at vinelink.com to get alerts when someone's custody status changes at the Chisago County Jail.

Note: The inmate locator reflects current custody status. People who have been released or transferred will not appear in the results.

Warrants in Chisago County

Active warrants in Chisago County are issued through the district court and enforced by the sheriff's office. Warrant data is public information under Minn. Stat. § 13.82. To check whether a warrant exists for a specific person, contact the sheriff's office records division at (651) 213-6305 during weekday hours.

You can also search for warrant-related case records through the Minnesota Court Records Online system at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us. Chisago County falls under the 10th Judicial District. Case-level warrant information appears in the court record when a warrant has been issued as part of a criminal case. MCRO searches are free and available to anyone.

Requesting Chisago County Arrest Records

Under Minnesota law, most arrest data is public. The Chisago County Sheriff's Office is required to release basic booking information on request. This includes the arrested person's name, the date and time of arrest, and the charges. Booking photos are generally public as well.

To request a record in person, visit the sheriff's office at 15230 Per Road in Center City during weekday hours. The records division direct line is (651) 213-6305. Have the person's name and approximate arrest date ready when you call or visit. Staff can look up the record and tell you what is available. Printed copies carry a per-page fee as set by county policy.

Written requests are also accepted. Mail your request to the Chisago County Sheriff's Office with the subject's name, arrest date if known, what records you need, and your contact details. The office will respond with the records or a notice explaining if any portion cannot be released. For court case records tied to an arrest, the MCRO system is the free online option, or you can contact the Chisago County District Court directly.

The screenshot below shows the Chisago County main website, which provides links to county departments including the sheriff and corrections divisions.

The county homepage connects you to all departments including the sheriff, corrections, and records request services.

Note: Records involving juveniles or sealed cases have restricted access under Minnesota data privacy statutes.

Minnesota Statewide Arrest Resources

State tools can fill in gaps when the county-level search does not have what you need. Several free systems cover Chisago County records as part of their statewide data.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) runs the statewide criminal history search. Searching by name returns public arrest records, charges, and case outcomes from Chisago County and all other Minnesota counties. The BCA handles official background check requests for licensing and other purposes as well.

Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us covers district court records statewide. Chisago County sits in the 10th Judicial District. You can search by name or case number to find criminal case records, charges, hearing dates, and case status at no cost. The Minnesota Department of Corrections offender locator at coms.doc.state.mn.us tracks people in state prison or on supervised release, which supplements county jail data for longer-term cases.

Nearby Counties

These counties sit near or border Chisago County. Each maintains its own arrest records and jail roster. Check which county the arrest occurred in before you search.