Search Redwood County Arrest Records

Redwood County arrest records are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Redwood Falls. The county maintains an online in-custody list and an active warrant listing, making it easier than most rural counties to check for current detainees and open warrants. This page explains how to use those tools, request copies of arrest records, and access statewide databases when local searches aren't enough.

Redwood County Sheriff's Office

The Redwood County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement, jail operations, civil process, and arrest records across the county. The Sheriff's Office website provides direct online access to both the in-custody list and the active warrant listing, which is more than many similarly sized counties offer. Visit the Sheriff's Office page for department contact information and links to public safety tools.

The Redwood County main website is shown below. It serves as the central hub for county services including the Sheriff's Office, court records, and other public information.

From the main site, you can navigate to the Sheriff's Office, which hosts the in-custody and warrant pages directly under the department section.

The screenshot below shows the Sheriff's Office page on the county website. It links to in-custody information, warrant listings, and other department resources.

The Sheriff's Office page is a good starting point for any arrest-related inquiry in Redwood County. It shows current department services and connects you to the public tools described below.

Redwood County In-Custody Search

The Redwood County Sheriff's Office maintains an in-custody list on its website. This shows people currently held at the county jail. The list is updated regularly and is open to the public. You can access it at redwoodcounty-mn.us - In Custody.

The in-custody page is shown in the screenshot below. It lists detainees by name and may include booking details, charge information, and booking dates depending on what the Sheriff's Office makes public at any given time.

The in-custody list is governed by Minn. Stat. § 13.82, which classifies certain arrest and booking data as public. The name, booking date, charges, and arresting agency are generally public. Information about ongoing investigations or juvenile detainees is restricted.

If someone is not on the in-custody list, they may have been released, transferred, or not yet processed. You can also check VINELink for custody status notifications. VINELink lets you sign up for alerts if an inmate is released or transferred from Redwood County.

Redwood County Active Warrant Listing

Redwood County publishes an active warrant listing online. This is one of the more useful public tools the county offers. You can check the list at redwoodcounty-mn.us - Active Warrant Listing.

The warrant listing page is shown in the screenshot below. It covers active warrants issued by courts in the 5th Judicial District for cases filed in Redwood County.

Active warrants are court orders that allow law enforcement to arrest a specific person. Reasons vary. A warrant can be issued for failing to appear at a court hearing, violating probation, or as part of a new criminal investigation. Once a warrant is issued, it stays active until it is cleared by court order or until the person is arrested.

If you find your name on the active warrant list, it is best to contact an attorney before taking any action. Turning yourself in voluntarily may be seen more favorably by the court than being arrested elsewhere. You can also call the Sheriff's Office to ask about the warrant and what steps are needed to resolve it.

For warrant searches covering all Minnesota counties, use the Minnesota Court Records Online system at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us. That system shows criminal case filings statewide.

Requesting Redwood County Arrest Records

Copies of arrest records in Redwood County can be requested from the Sheriff's Office. The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act gives the public the right to inspect and copy public government data. Arrest records that fall under the public classification defined in Minn. Stat. § 13.82 must be provided upon request.

To request a record, contact the Redwood County Sheriff's Office and identify the record you want. Provide the full name of the subject and the approximate date of the arrest or booking. The Sheriff may ask you to fill out a data request form. Staff will pull the record and let you know what is available and what the cost will be.

Copy fees are generally $0.25 per page for paper records. Electronic copies may be cheaper or free in some cases. The county sets its own fee schedule within the limits of the state law. Ask the Sheriff's Office about current fees before submitting a formal request.

Note: For a full statewide background check, use the BCA criminal history portal at chs.state.mn.us. The BCA pulls records from law enforcement agencies across Minnesota, not just Redwood County.

Statewide Arrest Record Resources

If local Redwood County sources don't have what you need, state tools can help. Minnesota maintains several public databases that cover arrests and criminal history statewide.

The Minnesota BCA criminal history system at chs.state.mn.us is the most thorough option. It covers arrests and dispositions from agencies across the state. You can search by name or submit a fingerprint-based request for a more precise check.

Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us shows court filings for Redwood County cases. Search by name to find open and closed criminal cases, charge information, and court dates. This is a good supplement to the local in-custody and warrant pages.

The Minnesota Department of Corrections public viewer at coms.doc.state.mn.us/publicviewer/ lists people serving time in state prisons. County jail inmates do not appear here, but anyone sentenced to a state facility after a Redwood County conviction will show up.

Nearby Counties

Redwood County is in southwestern Minnesota. These neighboring counties border Redwood and may have records relevant to your search depending on where an arrest occurred.