Clearwater County Arrest Records

Clearwater County arrest records are managed by the Clearwater County Sheriff's Office in Bagley, Minnesota. The sheriff posts an online inmate list that updates every 60 minutes and includes mugshots, booking dates, charges, and basic demographics for all current inmates. Records are available at no charge through the county website. This page covers how to find Clearwater County arrest records, what the inmate list shows, how visitation works at the jail, and how to request records in person or by mail.

Clearwater County Sheriff's Office

The Clearwater County Sheriff's Office sits on the first floor of the Clearwater County Courthouse at 213 Main Ave. North in Bagley. The main sheriff line is (218) 694-6226. General county inquiries go to (218) 694-6520. Office hours for the administrative side are Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm. Jail and dispatch staff operate around the clock.

Clearwater County is a small rural county in northwestern Minnesota. The sheriff handles all patrol, civil process, jail operations, and warrant enforcement for the area. Despite being a smaller office, it maintains a solid online presence for public records including the inmate list that updates regularly throughout the day.

The screenshot below shows the Clearwater County Sheriff's Office page, with contact details and links to inmate services.

The sheriff's office page gives direct contact numbers and describes available services for the public.

Clearwater County Inmate List and Arrest Records

The Clearwater County inmate list is at clearwatercountymn.gov/inmate-list. The page refreshes every 60 minutes, so you get reasonably current data throughout the day. Each record shows a mugshot along with the person's last name, first name, booking date and time, charges, gender, and age. This is free to access and requires no account or login.

The site includes a disclaimer noting that the charges shown may be the initial booking charge or an amended charge, and that listings are not an admission of guilt. This is standard language that aligns with Minnesota's requirement to treat people as innocent until convicted. If you find a record and need more detail, you can contact the sheriff's office or check the court system for case-level information.

The screenshot below is from the Clearwater County inmate list page, which shows current bookings with photos and charge details.

The inmate list updates every 60 minutes and includes photos, names, booking dates, and charges for all current Clearwater County jail inmates.

An alternative inmate list view is also available through the county system. The screenshot below shows that alternate format for viewing Clearwater County booking records.

Both inmate list views give you access to the same booking data in slightly different formats depending on what works best for your search.

Note: The inmate list shows only people currently held in Clearwater County. Releases and transfers happen throughout the day, and the list reflects those changes on the 60-minute update cycle.

Warrants in Clearwater County

The Clearwater County Sheriff's Office enforces warrants issued by the district court. Warrant data is public information in Minnesota under Minn. Stat. § 13.82. To check if an active warrant exists for a specific person, call the sheriff's office at (218) 694-6226 during weekday business hours. Staff can look up warrant status by name.

For court-linked warrant information, the Minnesota Court Records Online system at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us shows case records from Clearwater County District Court under the 9th Judicial District. If a warrant was issued as part of a criminal case, it will appear in the case record when you search by name or case number. MCRO searches are free.

Requesting Clearwater County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Clearwater County are public data under Minnesota law. The sheriff must provide basic booking information to anyone who asks, including the arrested person's name, arrest date and time, and the charges. Booking photos shown on the inmate list are also public. You do not need a reason to request this information.

To get records in person, visit the sheriff's office at the courthouse on the first floor, 213 Main Ave. North in Bagley. Go during weekday hours between 8am and 4:30pm. Bring the name of the person and the approximate date of arrest. Staff can look up the record and provide copies. Printed copies carry a per-page fee under county data practice policies.

Jail visitation at Clearwater County requires a valid photo ID. The jail enforces a dress code for all visitors, and warrant checks are conducted before any visit is allowed. This is standard practice at Minnesota county jails. If you plan to visit an inmate, call the jail first to confirm visiting hours and check on current procedures.

Written and phone requests are accepted as well. Call (218) 694-6226 or mail a request to the sheriff's office at Dept. 102, 213 Main Ave. North, Bagley, MN 56621. Include the person's name, arrest date if known, and your contact details. The office will respond with the available records or a notice if anything is restricted.

Fingerprinting for public background checks is available at the office for $20.00. This is a separate service from arrest record requests but may be needed for certain applications or licensing requirements.

Note: Records involving juvenile cases or sealed court files may not be available under Minnesota data privacy laws.

Minnesota Statewide Arrest Resources

When county records do not give you the full picture, state systems can help. Several free tools provide statewide coverage that includes Clearwater County data.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) offers a public criminal history search by name. You can see arrest records, charges, and case outcomes from Clearwater County and all other counties in the state. The BCA also handles official background check requests through separate channels for licensing or employment purposes.

Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us provides free access to district court records across Minnesota. Clearwater County is in the 9th Judicial District. You can search by name or case number and see criminal case records, charges, hearing dates, and dispositions. VINELink at vinelink.com lets you sign up for free custody status alerts. The Minnesota Department of Corrections offender locator at coms.doc.state.mn.us tracks people in state prison and on supervised release.

Nearby Counties

These counties border or sit near Clearwater County. Each has its own sheriff and records system. Check which county the arrest occurred in before you start your search.