Find Arrest Records in Dodge County

Dodge County arrest records are handled by the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, based at the county courthouse in Mantorville, Minnesota. The sheriff processes bookings for the county and maintains records on arrests, warrants, and jail information. Most record requests in Dodge County are handled in person or by phone during weekday business hours. This page covers how to access Dodge County arrest records, what the sheriff's office provides, and how to use state tools to supplement your search.

Dodge County Sheriff's Office

The Dodge County Sheriff's Office is located at the Dodge County Courthouse in Mantorville, MN. The main courthouse phone number is (507) 635-6200. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The sheriff handles patrol for areas of the county that do not have their own municipal police. Some cities within Dodge County, including Kasson and West Concord, have their own police departments that operate separately.

The sheriff serves 12 townships and several municipalities, including Claremont, Dodge Center, Hayfield, and Mantorville. The 911 dispatch center managed by the county handles emergency calls for three law enforcement agencies, six fire departments, and three ambulance services. This makes the sheriff a key coordination point for public safety across the county. The sheriff's website is at dodgecountymn.gov - Sheriff.

The Dodge County website at dodgecountymn.gov is the main hub for all county services. The screenshot below shows the county's main site, which connects to all departments including the sheriff.

The county site is the first place to check when you need contact details or links to specific departments like the sheriff or court administrator.

Dodge County Arrest Records Access

Dodge County does not offer a public online inmate search at this time. Records requests for arrest information are handled in person or by phone at the sheriff's office during regular business hours. Call (507) 635-6200 to ask about what information the office can release on a specific case or individual.

When you contact the office, have as much identifying detail as possible ready. The full name of the person, an approximate date of arrest, and any known case number all help staff find the right file. Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, most arrest data in Minnesota is classified as public. This includes the name, arrest date, charges filed, and the agency that made the arrest. Information tied to open investigations may be withheld at the sheriff's discretion.

The VINE system may provide custody notifications for individuals held in the county jail. Check VINELink to see if notifications are available for Dodge County. If registered, you will get alerts when an inmate is released or transferred.

The screenshot below is from the Dodge County departments list, which organizes county offices and links to their pages for quick access.

The departments list is a quick way to find direct links to the sheriff's office, court administrator, and other county services in Dodge County.

Dodge County Sheriff Programs

The Dodge County Sheriff's Office runs several programs beyond patrol and jail operations. The Drug Court Program handles cases involving substance abuse and links defendants to treatment resources. The county also runs a Victim Services program in partnership with Fillmore and Olmsted Counties, giving victims access to advocacy and support.

The sheriff has a School Resource Officer program at local schools and an active D.A.R.E. program. An ENTRY Team, which functions as a tactical response unit, is available for high-risk situations. These programs show the scope of the sheriff's work across the county beyond just arrest processing. If you are trying to find information related to a case that involved these programs, the sheriff's office staff can direct you to the right contact.

The screenshot below shows the Dodge County Sheriff's Office page, which outlines department programs and contact details.

The sheriff's page is the right place to find information about programs, staff contacts, and services available through the office.

Note: For warrant information in Dodge County, contact the sheriff's office directly at (507) 635-6200 during business hours.

Dodge County Court Records

Dodge County criminal cases go through the 3rd Judicial District. Court records include case filings, charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. These are available through Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us. You can search by name or case number at no cost for basic case information.

The court administrator for Dodge County is at the courthouse in Mantorville. They handle filings, court schedules, and access to case documents. Court Services and Probation in Dodge County runs comprehensive correctional programs for people under court supervision. These programs work alongside the sheriff's jail operations to manage individuals at different stages of the justice process.

Human Services in Dodge County operates through the Minnesota Prairie County Alliance, which includes Dodge, Steele, and Waseca Counties. This arrangement handles social service needs that sometimes overlap with the criminal justice system, particularly in cases involving substance abuse or family matters.

Minnesota Statewide Resources

When local options are limited, state-level tools can help you find arrest and criminal history data for Dodge County cases.

The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) runs Minnesota's public criminal history search. The BCA database covers arrests and case outcomes from all counties, including Dodge. You can search by name to pull records going back many years. This is often more detailed than what a county office can provide over the phone, and it includes case disposition data when available.

Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us gives free public access to district court case data statewide. VINELink handles custody notifications if you need to track someone's jail status in Dodge County. The Minnesota Department of Corrections at coms.doc.state.mn.us covers people in state prison or on supervised release.

Cities in Dodge County

Dodge County includes several small communities in southeastern Minnesota. All arrests in the county, including those made by municipal police in Kasson and West Concord, may involve the county jail and the sheriff's records system for booking and processing.

Communities in Dodge County include Mantorville, Dodge Center, Kasson, Hayfield, Claremont, and West Concord. None of these cities meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site, but all arrests in these areas are processed through the Dodge County Sheriff's Office.

Nearby Counties

These counties are adjacent to Dodge County. Each has its own sheriff and records system.