Find Arrest Records in Pine County

Pine County arrest records and jail roster information are handled by the Pine County Sheriff's Office in Pine City. The sheriff posts a current inmate roster online and accepts records requests under Minnesota's data practices law. You can check who is in the Pine County Jail, look up warrant status, or request copies of arrest records by contacting the sheriff's office or using the county website.

Pine County Sheriff's Office

The Pine County Sheriff's Office is at 635 Northridge Dr. NW, Suite 100 in Pine City. The office serves the entire county with patrol coverage, jail operations, civil process, and warrant service. Pine County is a large, largely rural county in east-central Minnesota, stretching from the Twin Cities metro area up toward the St. Croix River and the state's forested interior. The sheriff's deputies cover a wide area with multiple patrol zones.

The jail operates at the same address as the sheriff's office. A separate jail phone line at (320) 629-8400 handles calls specific to inmate inquiries, visitation, and booking questions. The main sheriff's line at (320) 629-8380 handles all other public safety and records matters. The county is part of the 10th Judicial District, so all Pine County court cases are filed in Pine City.

The screenshot below shows the Pine County main website, which provides access to the sheriff's department, jail information, and county services.

Visit the Pine County website to reach the sheriff's page and the inmate roster for the county jail.

The county portal links directly to the sheriff's office, jail roster, and public records tools for Pine County.

Pine County Jail Inmate Roster

The Pine County Sheriff posts a jail inmate roster through the county website at pinecountymn.gov. The roster shows people currently held in the Pine County Jail. For each inmate, the list typically includes their name, the date they were detained, the reason for admission, the offense or offenses, the date of the offense, and any additional charges. The roster is updated by jail staff as bookings and releases occur.

If you need to confirm custody status quickly, call the jail at (320) 629-8400. Staff can verify whether someone is currently held, when they were booked, and what charges they are facing. This is often faster than checking the website if you need a quick answer. VINELink at vinelink.com is another option for Pine County. You can search by name and sign up for custody alerts. The VINE phone line is at 877-664-8463.

For case records tied to an arrest in Pine County, Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) covers the 10th Judicial District. You can search by name or case number to find filings, hearing schedules, and judgment records. Most searches are free and results come back immediately for cases in the public record.

Note: The Pine County Jail roster reflects current custody only. People who have been released, transferred, or have had charges dismissed will not appear on the active list.

Warrant Information in Pine County

Active warrants in Pine County are issued by the 10th Judicial District Court in Pine City. To ask about a specific warrant, call the sheriff's office at (320) 629-8380 or contact court administration directly. Court staff can look up whether a warrant is active, what charges it covers, and when it was issued. This is the most direct and accurate source for current warrant status in Pine County.

Minnesota warrants remain active until they are served or formally withdrawn by the court. A warrant follows the named individual regardless of where they are in the state. If you think a warrant may be outstanding for you, talking to a lawyer before contacting law enforcement gives you more control over how you address the situation. An attorney can sometimes arrange a controlled surrender that avoids a street arrest and gives you a better shot at a reasonable bail amount.

Warrants in Pine County cover failures to appear, probation violations, new criminal charges, and other court-ordered matters. Domestic assault, drug offenses, DWI, and theft are common charge categories in rural Minnesota counties like Pine, and warrants tied to these cases are not unusual.

Requesting Arrest Records in Pine County

Arrest records maintained by the Pine County Sheriff are public under Minn. Stat. § 13.82. The basic booking data, including name, charges, date and time of arrest, and arresting agency, must be made available to anyone who requests it. For copies of reports, incident data, or other records, submit a written request to the sheriff's office at 635 Northridge Dr. NW, Suite 100, Pine City, MN 55063. You can also call (320) 629-8380 to ask about procedures before submitting.

Standard copy fees apply, typically $0.25 per page. The sheriff's office has up to 10 business days to respond under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Some records are restricted, including those tied to active investigations, juvenile cases, and certain victim-related data. If a request is denied, the office must explain why in writing. You can appeal a denial to the Minnesota Commissioner of Administration.

Minnesota Statewide Records Tools

For statewide criminal history, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) runs a public criminal history search at chs.state.mn.us. This is a fee-based system that returns conviction records for people with Minnesota criminal history. It covers more than just Pine County and gives you a complete picture across all courts in the state. This is the right tool if you need to go beyond a single county's arrest log.

The Minnesota DOC Public Viewer covers people currently in state correctional facilities. If someone from Pine County was sentenced to prison rather than the county jail, look there. The two systems, county jail and state prison, are separate. VINELink covers both and is often the fastest starting point if you are unsure where someone is held. Call 877-664-8463 or visit vinelink.com.

Nearby Counties

Pine County is in east-central Minnesota. These bordering counties also maintain public arrest records and jail rosters.