Cottonwood County Arrest Records

Cottonwood County arrest records are maintained by the Cottonwood County Sheriff's Office in Windom, Minnesota. The sheriff posts an online jail roster updated twice daily at 6am and 6pm, showing inmate names, dates of birth, charges, and booking details. Records are available at no charge through the county website. This page explains how to view the Cottonwood County jail roster, how to contact the sheriff's office, and what statewide tools can supplement your search for arrest records.

Cottonwood County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Jason Purrington runs the Cottonwood County Sheriff's Office, with Chief Deputy Tim Evers managing day-to-day operations. The office is at 902 5th Avenue in Windom. The main phone is (507) 831-1375. Administrative hours run Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm. Dispatch runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and handles after-hours calls including emergencies and urgent records inquiries.

The department has implemented body-worn cameras for deputies, adding a layer of documentation to all field contacts. Deputies serving Cottonwood County include Eric Haken, Jeffrey LaCanne, Jordan Allen, Jayd Soderholm, Kimberly Hall, Dannial Myers, Nick Naxay, and Jett Saewert. This is a smaller rural office, but it maintains a solid set of online tools for public records access.

The screenshot below shows the Cottonwood County main website, which links to sheriff services and public records tools.

The county website connects you to the sheriff, the jail roster, and other department resources for Cottonwood County.

Cottonwood County Jail Roster and Arrest Records

The Cottonwood County jail roster is available online at co.cottonwood.mn.us - jail roster. The roster updates twice daily at 6am and 6pm. Each entry shows the inmate's name, date of birth, charges, intake date, and booking information. Current status is also noted for each person listed.

The twice-daily update schedule means the roster is reasonably current but may lag by up to 12 hours in fast-moving situations. If you need to confirm that someone was booked or released in the last few hours, calling dispatch at (507) 831-1375 is the fastest option. The online roster works well for general lookups when timing is not urgent.

The screenshot below shows the Cottonwood County jail roster page, where you can view current booking data for the county jail.

The jail roster is updated at 6am and 6pm each day and shows all current inmates with booking details and charges.

Note: The jail roster shows only people currently in custody. People who have been released or transferred will not appear after the next update cycle reflects those changes.

Warrants in Cottonwood County

Active warrants in Cottonwood County are issued by the district court and enforced by the sheriff's office. Warrant data is public information under Minn. Stat. § 13.82. To check whether an active warrant exists for a specific person, call the sheriff's office at (507) 831-1375 during weekday hours. Staff can look up warrant status by name.

The Minnesota Court Records Online system at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us also shows court-issued warrant information for Cottonwood County. The county sits in the 5th Judicial District. Searching by name in MCRO can show whether a warrant was issued as part of an active criminal case. MCRO searches are free and require no account.

Requesting Cottonwood County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Cottonwood County are public under Minnesota law. The sheriff must share basic booking information with the public under Minn. Stat. § 13.82. This includes the arrested person's name, the date and time of arrest, and the charges. Booking photos are also typically available.

To request records in person, visit the office at 902 5th Avenue in Windom between 8am and 4pm on weekdays. Bring the name and approximate arrest date for the person you are looking up. Staff will search their records and provide what is available. Printed copies carry a per-page fee under county policy. Phone requests work too. Call (507) 831-1375 and ask the records staff for what you need.

Written requests are also accepted. Mail them to the Cottonwood County Sheriff's Office at the Windom address. Include the person's full name, arrest date if known, the records you are requesting, and your contact information. The office will respond with the records or a written notice explaining any restrictions. Court records tied to the arrest are available through MCRO online or at the Cottonwood County District Court.

The screenshot below shows the Cottonwood County Sheriff page, which describes services and contact options for records requests.

The sheriff's page outlines available services and gives you direct contact info for records requests and general inquiries.

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

Minnesota Statewide Arrest Resources

State systems fill the gap when county records do not cover what you need. Several free tools provide statewide coverage that includes Cottonwood County data.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) runs the public criminal history search. You can look up a person by name and see arrest records, charges, and case outcomes from Cottonwood County and all other Minnesota counties. The BCA also handles official background check requests for licensing and employment screening through separate channels.

Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us gives free access to district court case records statewide. Cottonwood County is in the 5th Judicial District. Searching by name or case number shows criminal case records, charges, docket entries, and case status. VINELink at vinelink.com offers free custody status alerts for the Cottonwood County Jail. The Minnesota Department of Corrections offender locator at coms.doc.state.mn.us tracks people in state prison or on supervised release.

Nearby Counties

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