Kandiyohi County Arrest Records and Custody Search

Kandiyohi County arrest records are accessible through the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office in Willmar, Minnesota. The county offers one of the more detailed public records tools in the state, with a real-time in-custody report and a live active warrant list both posted online. You can look up who is in the Kandiyohi County jail right now, see the full charge breakdown for each inmate, check open warrants by name, and request copies of offense reports. This page covers each of those tools and how to use them.

Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office

The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office operates from two locations in Willmar. The main office is at 2201 23rd St. NE, Suite 101. The jail is at 400 Benson Ave SW, across town. The main number is 320-214-6700. For inmate-specific questions, call extension 3600. Free public parking is available at the jail.

The jail holds male and female inmates across security levels ranging from minimum to maximum. Capacity is around 150. The Sheriff's Office handles all patrol, booking, and records functions for the county. Their website at kcmn.us links to all the public search tools, including the live in-custody list and warrant database.

Kandiyohi County In-Custody Report

Kandiyohi County posts a real-time in-custody report at www2.kcmn.us/LETG/custody/custody.html. This is one of the most detailed public jail rosters in Minnesota. It updates continuously and shows the current population of the Willmar jail at any given time.

Each entry on the in-custody report includes a photo or mugshot, the person's full name, sex, age, and a unique MNI (Minnesota Identification) number. You also see the booking number, intake date and time, and all active charges. Each charge lists the corresponding Minnesota statute citation and shows the severity level: felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor, or petty misdemeanor. Bail and bond amounts are shown where set, along with court status notes and calculated release dates when applicable. This level of detail makes it easy to see the full legal picture of someone's current booking.

Note: The in-custody list shows people who are currently detained. It does not serve as a historical arrest log. For past cases, use the MCRO court search or request records from the Sheriff's Office directly.

Active Warrants in Kandiyohi County

The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office maintains a public active warrant list. You can find it at www2.kcmn.us/LETG/warrant2.html. The list is searchable and shows names and other identifying details for people who have open warrants in the county. This is one of the few Minnesota counties that makes its warrant list directly accessible to the public online.

Warrants are issued by the 8th Judicial District court and executed by the Sheriff's Office and local police departments. They can be for a range of reasons including failure to appear, new criminal charges, or violations of probation terms. If your name shows up on this list, you should contact an attorney before attempting to resolve the warrant on your own. Being subject to an active warrant means you can be arrested at any time.

Arrest Records and Reports in Kandiyohi County

To get a copy of an offense report or other arrest record from the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office, visit the reports page on the county website. It outlines how to submit a request and what types of records are available to the public. Report requests can typically be made in person at the main office at 2201 23rd St. NE in Willmar or by mail.

Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, arrest data is public in Minnesota. That includes the name and address of the person arrested, the time and place of arrest, the charges, and the arresting agency. Records related to ongoing investigations may be withheld temporarily. If a record you are looking for is not available through the county, try the BCA Public Criminal History Search or the MCRO court portal.

Kandiyohi County Jail Information

More information about the Kandiyohi County jail can be found at kcmn.us. The page covers visitation policies, inmate programs, and general detention information. The jail holds both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. It serves the Willmar area and accepts inmates from other agencies under contract at times.

For victim notification about someone in Kandiyohi County jail, use the VINELink system or call 1-877-664-8463. VINE lets you register to receive automatic alerts when an inmate's custody status changes, including if they are released or transferred. It is free to use and available 24 hours a day. The Minnesota DOC Offender Locator is also useful for tracking anyone who has moved from the county jail into state prison.

Nearby Counties

Kandiyohi County is in central Minnesota near Willmar. Neighboring counties have their own sheriff's offices and public jail rosters.