Access Olmsted County Arrest Records

Olmsted County arrest records, jail custody lists, active warrants, and activity logs are all available online through the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office in Rochester. The county is one of the most transparent in Minnesota when it comes to public access, offering a daily-updated custody list, a searchable active warrant database, and regular media briefs covering arrests and incidents. This page explains how to use each of those tools.

Olmsted County Sheriff's Office

The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office is at 101 4th St. SE in Rochester, which is also the city's main public safety complex. Sheriff Kevin Torgerson leads the department. The Adult Detention Center (ADC) operates at the same address and houses people awaiting trial or serving short sentences. The ADC phone is (507) 328-6790. The Rochester Police Department shares the same building and phone exchange.

Olmsted County is the second largest county in Minnesota by population and Rochester is the state's third largest city. The volume of arrests and bookings here is significant, which is part of why the county maintains such detailed online tools. The 3rd Judicial District Court in Rochester handles all criminal cases from Olmsted County and several surrounding counties.

The screenshot below is from the Olmsted County Sheriff homepage, which is the central access point for public safety tools including the custody list and warrant search.

The sheriff's page is the starting point for all public safety and arrest record resources in Olmsted County.

Olmsted County In-Custody List

The county posts a current in-custody list at webapp.co.olmsted.mn.us/PubIntWebApps/detaineelist. This list is updated every day. It shows everyone currently held in the Adult Detention Center, including their name, booking date, charges, bond information, and scheduled release dates when those are set. The list is free to view and no login is required.

If you need to find someone quickly and the website is not convenient, call the ADC directly at (507) 328-6790. Staff can confirm custody status and tell you what facility holds the person. VINELink at vinelink.com also covers Olmsted County and allows you to sign up for release notifications.

The screenshot below is from the Olmsted County in-custody list, which displays current detainees at the Adult Detention Center and is updated daily.

The list reflects the current jail population and is one of the most up-to-date online rosters in the state.

Olmsted County Active Warrants

Olmsted County publishes a searchable active warrant database online. You can look up warrants by name, date of birth, or warrant number at olmstedcounty.gov/residents/public-safety-law-enforcement/active-warrants. This tool is free and available to the public. It covers warrants issued by Olmsted County district court judges for people who have not yet been taken into custody.

Warrants shown on this page are active. If a name appears, law enforcement can arrest that person at any time. If you are researching someone's warrant status, this is a direct and reliable source. Keep in mind the list may not capture every warrant the moment it is issued, and there can be a short delay between issuance and posting.

The screenshot below is from the Olmsted County active warrants page, which lets you search by name, date of birth, or warrant number at no cost.

The warrant search is one of the most useful public safety tools the county offers and is updated regularly.

Sheriff Activity Logs and Media Briefs

The Olmsted County Sheriff publishes activity logs Monday through Friday. These media briefs are posted at olmstedcounty.gov/sheriffs-office/media-briefs. Each entry shows the date, time, incident type, address, and general nature of the call. Arrests and notable incidents are included. These logs are a public record under Minnesota law and are a solid source for finding recent arrest activity in Rochester and the rest of Olmsted County.

The logs do not include personal information beyond what is part of the public record. You can browse logs by date to find incidents from specific times. For full incident reports, you would need to submit a records request to the sheriff's office. The logs are a summary, not a transcript of the full report.

Adult Detention Center

The Olmsted County Adult Detention Center is the county jail. It holds people who are pre-trial, serving short sentences, or being held for other jurisdictions. The ADC is at 101 4th St. SE in Rochester, in the same complex as the Sheriff's Office. For questions about an inmate's housing, medical needs, or programs, call the ADC at (507) 328-6790.

The county's public safety page at olmstedcounty.gov/public-safety is also worth bookmarking. It pulls together links to the custody list, active warrants, the sheriff, and other public safety services in one place.

The screenshot below is from the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center page, which covers facility details, inmate programs, and contact information.

The ADC page explains facility operations, inmate services, and how to reach the jail with questions.

Getting Copies of Arrest Records

Arrest data is public under Minn. Stat. § 13.82. Online tools cover current custody and recent activity. For older records or certified copies, contact the sheriff's records division through the main number at (507) 328-6800. You can also visit in person at 101 4th St. SE during regular business hours. Written requests are processed under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act with up to a 10-business-day response window. Standard copy fees apply.

The Minnesota BCA's criminal history search at chs.state.mn.us returns conviction records statewide. This is a fee-based service useful for background checks or historical records going back years. Court records for Olmsted County cases are in the MCRO system, searchable by name or case number.

The screenshot below is from the Olmsted County main website, which shows how the various public safety tools are organized under the county portal.

The county portal organizes public safety links, making it easy to reach the custody list, warrant search, and sheriff's office from one place.

Cities in Olmsted County

All arrests in Olmsted County, whether made by the sheriff's deputies or city police, funnel through the county jail system at the Adult Detention Center in Rochester.

Other communities in Olmsted County include Stewartville, Byron, Eyota, Chatfield (partially), Kasson, and several townships. All criminal cases from these areas go through the Olmsted County court in Rochester.

Nearby Counties

Olmsted County is in southeast Minnesota. These bordering counties also keep public arrest records and custody lists.