Goodhue County Arrest Records

Goodhue County arrest records are available through the Sheriff's Office in Red Wing and through Minnesota's statewide databases. The Goodhue County Sheriff posts an inmate custody list online, making it one of the more accessible county-level tools in the region. You can also search court case records, check for active warrants, and request copies of arrest reports using the resources listed on this page. The county covers the Red Wing area and much of the Mississippi River bluff country in southeast Minnesota.

Goodhue County Sheriff's Office

The Goodhue County Sheriff's Office is based in Red Wing along the Mississippi River. The Sheriff runs the county jail and provides law enforcement services to the rural portions of the county. Communities like Cannon Falls, Zumbrota, Pine Island, Kenyon, and Wanamingo all fall under county coverage in addition to Red Wing itself, which has its own police department.

The Sheriff's Office website is at goodhuesheriff.com. This site has the inmate custody list, which shows who is currently held in the jail. The county government website is at co.goodhue.mn.us and covers all county departments. The jail itself is located at 430 W. 6th St. in Red Wing. The main phone line for the Sheriff is 651-385-3155.

The Goodhue County Sheriff's Office website at goodhuesheriff.com hosts the inmate custody list and other law enforcement resources for anyone searching local arrest records.

Goodhue County Inmate Custody List

The Goodhue County Sheriff posts an inmate custody list on the Sheriff's Office website. This list shows who is currently in the county jail, including names and basic booking information. Go to goodhuesheriff.com to access the current list. The information reflects who is in custody at the time of the last update, so it may not show every booking in real time.

The Goodhue County government website provides additional access to county departments, court administrator contacts, and links to law enforcement services for Red Wing and the surrounding area.

VINELink at vinelink.com is another option for tracking someone's custody status. It covers Goodhue County as part of its statewide Minnesota network. You can register for notifications that alert you when an offender is released or transferred. Call 877-664-8463 to use the phone service instead of the web.

For people who have moved to a state facility, the DOC offender search at coms.doc.state.mn.us shows current location, sentence details, and supervision level. This system only covers inmates under DOC supervision, not pretrial detainees or people serving county-level sentences.

Note: The custody list on the Sheriff's website shows current in-custody status. Past booking records require a separate request and are not displayed in the live roster.

Goodhue County Warrants

Active warrants in Goodhue County are issued by the 1st Judicial District Court. The Sheriff's Office serves warrants and tracks outstanding ones across the county. If you need to check whether an active warrant exists in someone's name, Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us is the main free public tool. Look up the person by name and check for any open cases with warrant status.

Warrants are issued for missed court dates, probation violations, and new criminal charges. The Goodhue County Attorney works with the Sheriff to prioritize service, especially for felony-level warrants. Misdemeanor warrants may take longer to serve depending on available resources.

If you have an active warrant in Goodhue County, contacting an attorney before approaching law enforcement is strongly advised. A defense lawyer can often arrange a court date or negotiate terms for surrender that avoid a more public or disruptive arrest situation. LawHelpMN at lawhelpmn.org lists free and low-cost legal help in the area.

Goodhue County Arrest Records Requests

Minnesota's Data Practices Act at Minn. Stat. § 13.82 defines what parts of an arrest record are public. Anyone can request basic arrest information from the Goodhue County Sheriff's Office. This includes the name of the person arrested, date and location of the arrest, and the charges. More sensitive details about ongoing investigations are not public.

To request records, contact the Sheriff's Office at 651-385-3155 or in person at the jail on W. 6th Street in Red Wing. The office can tell you what forms or written requests are needed. Court case records are available free through MCRO. For certified court documents, contact the Goodhue County Court Administrator's Office.

Full criminal background checks require going through the BCA at chs.state.mn.us. The BCA has the most complete record of arrests, charges, and outcomes for anyone with a history in Minnesota. There is a fee for these searches and results are typically returned within a few business days.

Statewide Resources for Goodhue County Records

Beyond the local Sheriff's website, Minnesota offers several statewide tools that cover Goodhue County arrest records as part of a larger network.

Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us is free and covers every district court in Minnesota including Goodhue County. Search by name or case number. You can see charges, hearing dates, and final dispositions for any public criminal case. The system is reliable and updated regularly, though it may not capture same-day activity.

The BCA criminal history system at chs.state.mn.us holds the official statewide record. This is where you go for certified background checks. The BCA also runs the sex offender registry. That list is always public and is separate from the standard criminal history search process.

VINELink covers real-time custody at vinelink.com. DOC's offender locator covers state prison inmates at coms.doc.state.mn.us. Together these tools give a fairly complete picture of where someone is in the criminal justice system.

Note: Minnesota law keeps most convictions private after 15 years but sex offenses and serious violent crimes stay public. Expungement under state law can remove records from view for qualifying cases after January 1, 2015.

Nearby Counties

Goodhue County borders several southeast Minnesota counties. Each has its own sheriff and records resources.