Murray County Arrest Records Lookup

Murray County arrest records are kept by the Sheriff's Office at the Murray County Courts Building in Slayton and can be accessed through county contacts and state databases. The county does not maintain a public online jail roster, but inmate status is available by phone and through VINELink. Whether you need to confirm custody, check a warrant, or request an arrest report, this page covers the options available. Murray County is part of Minnesota's 5th Judicial District.

Murray County Sheriff's Office

The Murray County Sheriff's Office is located at the Murray County Courts Building in Slayton. The office handles patrol, civil process, court security, and county jail operations. Murray County is a rural agricultural county in southwest Minnesota. The Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for most of the county, working alongside small local police departments in communities like Slayton, Currie, and Avoca. If you have a question about someone in custody, the Sheriff's Office is where to call first.

Slayton is the county seat and the largest city in Murray County. The county borders Nobles, Rock, Pipestone, Lyon, Redwood, and Cottonwood counties. All criminal cases from Murray County go through the 5th Judicial District Court. The court administrator's office is located in the same Courts Building complex and handles dockets and document requests for criminal and civil matters. The Murray County website at murraycountymn.gov lists contacts for all county offices.

The Murray County website provides access to county department contacts and general county services. For the most current information on inmates, warrants, or records, contacting the Sheriff's Office directly at (507) 836-6168 during business hours is the most efficient approach. Staff can answer most basic questions by phone without requiring a formal written request.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension criminal history system provides statewide arrest and conviction records covering Murray County and all other Minnesota counties.

Murray County Inmate Search

Murray County does not maintain a public online jail roster. To find out if someone is in custody at the Murray County Jail, you have two main options. The first is to call the Sheriff's Office directly at (507) 836-6168 during business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Staff can confirm custody status, list current charges, and provide court date information. This is the fastest and most reliable method for Murray County.

The second option is VINELink at vinelink.com. VINELink is a free statewide tool that covers Minnesota county jails including Murray County. You can search by name or offender ID and sign up for notifications when custody status changes. Call 877-664-8463 for phone-based searches. VINELink works 24 hours a day and does not require contacting the county during business hours.

For people serving state prison sentences rather than being held at the county jail, use the Minnesota Department of Corrections offender search at coms.doc.state.mn.us. This tool shows facility location, sentence length, and supervision status for DOC inmates. It does not include county jail detainees.

Note: Murray County jail custody data is not publicly available online. Phone contact with the Sheriff's Office or the VINELink service are the available options for checking current custody status.

Active Warrants in Murray County

Warrant searches for Murray County can be done through Minnesota Court Records Online. MCRO at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us is free and covers all 87 Minnesota counties. Search by name to see whether any case in the 5th Judicial District has an open warrant. The system updates regularly, though brief delays can occur between when a warrant is issued and when it shows up online. Murray County does not publish a separate warrant list online, so MCRO is your best starting tool for remote searches.

Warrants are issued by the 5th District Court when a defendant fails to appear, violates release conditions, or when charges are filed and custody is ordered. The Murray County Sheriff's Office at (507) 836-6168 can confirm whether a specific warrant is active. The county attorney's office at (507) 836-6144 handles all criminal prosecution and coordinates with the Sheriff on warrant service. If you believe a warrant may be outstanding for you, speak with a lawyer before any contact with law enforcement. Murray County, like other rural counties, often has flexibility for voluntary court appearances when a defendant proactively reaches out.

Note: Do not rely solely on MCRO or phone calls to determine warrant status. Confirm with the court administrator at (507) 836-6148 or the Sheriff's Office for the most current information.

Requesting Murray County Arrest Records

To request a copy of an arrest report or other law enforcement record from Murray County, contact the Sheriff's Office at 2558 29th Street, Slayton, MN 56172, or call (507) 836-6168. Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, basic arrest data is public in Minnesota. This includes the person's name, date and time of arrest, charges, and the arresting agency. Detailed investigative records may be protected while a case is still active or under specific circumstances set by state law.

In-person requests can be made at the Sheriff's Office during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Written data practices requests are also accepted by mail. Include the subject's name, the approximate date of the incident, and your contact information. Copy fees follow the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act cost guidelines. Typically this is $0.25 per page for standard printed records, though the county may charge actual costs for retrieval and staff time depending on the scope of the request.

For court case records, use MCRO at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us. For physical court documents, contact Murray County Court Administration at (507) 836-6148. For a full background check, the BCA Criminal History System at chs.state.mn.us is the official statewide source. Background checks through the BCA require a fee and cover all Minnesota counties including Murray.

Minnesota Statewide Resources

Several state tools cover Murray County arrest records as part of their full statewide systems. These can be used without going through the county first and are free or low cost.

The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension maintains Minnesota's central criminal history database. The BCA covers arrests, charges, and dispositions from all 87 counties. Request a background check at chs.state.mn.us. The BCA also runs the Predatory Offender Registry. Both tools apply to Murray County records. The BCA is the most complete source for statewide criminal history data. An in-person search at BCA headquarters is free. Printed copies cost $8, and mail requests cost $15.

Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us gives free access to district court records for all counties. Search by name or case number. The system shows case type, party names, charge descriptions, hearing dates, and dispositions. Most criminal cases are public. The 5th Judicial District covers Murray County. The MCRO system is one of the most useful free tools for checking case status without contacting the county.

VINELink at vinelink.com provides real-time custody information for jails statewide. Call 877-664-8463 for phone access. The DOC offender search at coms.doc.state.mn.us covers state prison inmates. Together these tools provide coverage for most custody situations involving Murray County cases.

Note: Most criminal records remain public for 15 years under Minnesota law before becoming private. Serious offenses and sex crimes stay public indefinitely. Expungement can remove qualifying records from public access for cases meeting current statutory criteria.

Nearby Counties

Murray County borders several counties in southwest Minnesota. These pages cover arrest record resources for neighboring areas.