Find Arrest Records in Nobles County

Nobles County arrest records and jail information are available through the Nobles County Sheriff's Office in Worthington. The county maintains an online inmate listing page and accepts records requests under Minnesota's data practices law. You can search for current inmates online, call the jail, or use VINELink to track custody status. Sheriff Ryan Kruger oversees the office and jail operations.

Nobles County Sheriff and Jail

The Nobles County Sheriff's Office is at 1530 Airport Road in Worthington. The jail operates at the same address and is run by Jail Administrator Daniel Bosman. The jail has an approved capacity of 88 beds and operates at 79 beds, which is 90% of approved capacity. The facility is governed under MN Rule 2911 for local adult detention facilities.

The sheriff's office handles patrol services for the county, civil process, warrant service, and jail management. Records requests for arrest data go through the sheriff's records division. For quick custody checks on a specific person, the jail line is the fastest route.

Nobles County Inmate Listing

The county posts a current inmate listing at co.nobles.mn.us/departments/sheriff/inmate-listing. This page shows who is currently held in the Nobles County Jail. The listing includes each inmate's name, charges, arrest date, photo, and bond or bail status. It is updated on a regular basis. More general jail information, including policies and inmate services, is at the jail information page.

If the county website is not loading, try VINELink at vinelink.com or call 877-664-8463. VINELink pulls data from county jails across Minnesota and lets you set up notifications for release or transfer events. You can also call the jail directly at (507) 295-5378 to confirm custody status by phone. For the main sheriff's page, you can find department news, services, and other public safety links.

The state of Minnesota periodically inspects all county jails. The most recent inspection report for Nobles County is available as a PDF through the Minnesota Department of Corrections. These reports cover facility compliance, staffing, and conditions.

Note: The Nobles County website is sometimes intermittently accessible. If you cannot reach the site, use VINELink or call the jail directly.

Jail Visitation and Inmate Services

The Nobles County Jail allows in-person visits on set days. Visits are 20 minutes long and must be scheduled at least 4 hours in advance. You register at reliancetelephone.com before your first visit. Visits are available on Sundays from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Tuesdays from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Children under 18 must be with a parent or legal guardian.

Phone calls are handled through the inmate message system. Call (507) 407-2017 for that line. You can set up collect calls through (800) 896-3201. Phone cards in $10 and $20 amounts are available online at reliancetelephone.com. Video visiting is available through the Reliance Connect app, which works on both Android and iOS devices.

Money deposits for inmate accounts can be made through JailATM.com, at the kiosk in the main entrance using cash or a credit card, or by mailing a money order or cashier's check. Personal checks are not accepted. Mail for inmates must come through the US Postal Service. The address format is: Inmate Name, Nobles County Jail, 1530 Airport Ste 200, Worthington MN 56187. All non-privileged mail is copied and originals are destroyed. No photos or books are allowed.

Nobles County Arrest Records Requests

Arrest records in Nobles County are public under Minn. Stat. § 13.82. This covers basic booking information like name, charges, and date of arrest. To get copies, contact the sheriff's records division by phone or submit a written request. The office is at 1530 Airport Road, Suite 100, Worthington. Staff can help you figure out what records are available and what may be restricted under state law.

Standard copy fees of $0.25 per page apply. Some records, like those from active investigations or involving juveniles, may not be released. Response times for written requests are up to 10 business days under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Certified copies cost more than plain copies. For court case records tied to an arrest, use Minnesota Court Records Online.

Minnesota State Resources

Beyond what Nobles County provides locally, a few state tools are worth knowing about. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension runs a statewide criminal history search at chs.state.mn.us. This returns conviction records for people with a Minnesota criminal history. There is a fee to use this service. It covers more than just arrest data and includes dispositions from courts across the state.

The screenshot below is from the BCA public criminal history search, which covers Nobles County alongside all other Minnesota counties.

The BCA tool returns statewide conviction records and is one of the most complete sources for criminal history data in Minnesota.

The Minnesota DOC Public Viewer covers people currently in state prison, not county jails. If someone was sentenced to a state facility rather than the Nobles County Jail, this is where you check. For court case records, the free MCRO system lets you search by name or case number across all Minnesota district courts, including those in Nobles County.

The screenshot below shows the Minnesota Court Records Online system, which includes all 5th Judicial District cases from Nobles County.

MCRO is a free tool that displays case filings, charges, hearing dates, and outcomes for all district courts across Minnesota.

Nearby Counties

Nobles County is in southwest Minnesota. These neighboring counties also maintain public arrest records and jail rosters.