St. Louis County Arrest Records

St. Louis County arrest records are maintained by the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota. The sheriff's office covers a large geographic area that includes Duluth, Virginia, Hibbing, and dozens of smaller communities across the county. You can search custody and arrest information through the county's online jail roster, by phone, or in person at the sheriff's office. This page covers how to find St. Louis County arrest records, who holds them, and what resources are available for broader searches.

St. Louis County Sheriff's Office

The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency for the county. Sheriff Gordon Ramsay leads a staff of about 290 people across eight divisions. The divisions cover patrol, investigations, civil process and warrants, jail operations, emergency communications, radio maintenance, boat and water safety, and homeland security. The main office is on Superior Street in Duluth. The county is geographically large, so the sheriff also has offices in Virginia and Hibbing to serve residents in other parts of the county.

Arrest records in St. Louis County flow through the sheriff's office and the 6th Judicial District Court. The sheriff handles bookings, jail operations, and warrant enforcement. When someone is arrested, the booking data becomes part of the public record under Minnesota data practices law. The office fields requests by phone, in person, and through written data requests. For court-level records, the Minnesota Court Records Online system covers the 6th District, which includes St. Louis County.

The St. Louis County main website links to all county departments including the sheriff, jail division, and court services.

The screenshot below shows the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office homepage, which outlines the office's eight divisions and provides contact information.

The sheriff's page is the starting point for finding arrest and custody data in St. Louis County.

St. Louis County Jail Roster and Inmate Search

The St. Louis County Jail in Duluth holds people awaiting trial or serving short sentences. The main jail sits at 4334 Haines Road in Duluth. The jail is one of the eight divisions within the sheriff's office, run by Jail Administrator Robyn Wojciechowski. You can reach the jail division by calling the main sheriff's number at (218) 726-2950. For custody status checks, the county also participates in the statewide VINELink notification system.

Online access to the jail roster is available through the sheriff's office website. The St. Louis County jail roster page lists people currently in custody. The roster includes names and basic booking data. If someone is not in the local jail, they may have been transferred or released. You can also check VINELink to get alerts on custody changes for a specific person.

The screenshot below is from the St. Louis County jail roster page, where you can view current inmate information.

The roster is the fastest way to check whether someone is currently held at the St. Louis County Jail in Duluth.

The sheriff's office also maintains a page with general information about the jail facility. You can read about jail policies and services at the about the jail page.

The screenshot below shows the about-jail page, which covers inmate services, booking procedures, and facility details.

This page is useful if you want to understand how the jail operates or what to expect during a booking.

Note: The jail roster reflects current custody status. If someone was recently released or transferred, they may no longer appear on the list.

Active Warrants in St. Louis County

Warrants in St. Louis County are handled by the Civil Process and Warrants division within the sheriff's office. This unit serves legal papers, tracks active warrants, and works to locate people with outstanding arrest orders. Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, basic warrant data is public record. That means the existence of a warrant, the issuing court, and the charges attached to it are generally available to anyone who asks.

To check on an active warrant, contact the sheriff's office at (218) 726-2950. Staff can confirm whether a warrant exists for a given person. You can also search the Minnesota Court Records Online system, which shows case-level data including warrant status. For cases in Duluth or other cities in the county, MCRO is often the fastest way to find out what a court has issued.

The screenshot below shows the St. Louis County Sheriff's main page, which includes the office's warrant and civil process functions.

The sheriff's main page outlines all eight divisions, including the Civil Process and Warrants unit that tracks active warrants in the county.

Requesting St. Louis County Arrest Records

Arrest records in St. Louis County are public data under Minnesota law. The rules come from Minn. Stat. § 13.82, which defines what agencies must share and what stays private. Basic data points that must be made available include the name of the arrested person, the time and date of the arrest, the location, and the charges. Booking photographs are also public in most cases.

You can request records from the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office by visiting in person, calling, or sending a written request. The main office is at 1001 E. Superior Street in Duluth. Call (218) 726-2950 to ask what you need. Written requests should include the name of the person, the approximate date of the arrest if you know it, and what type of record you are looking for. Include your own name and contact info so the office can respond.

Copy fees follow Minnesota's standard data practices schedule under Minn. Stat. § 13.03. Physical copies are typically $0.25 per page. Viewing records in person at the office is generally free. Processing times vary depending on how old the record is and what is being requested. Simple current-custody checks often happen right away. Older records or full case files may take a few days.

The screenshot below shows the main St. Louis County website, which provides access to all departments including the sheriff and jail divisions.

The county website is the central hub for finding contact information, department links, and public records resources in St. Louis County.

Minnesota Statewide Resources

State-level systems can fill gaps when county records don't cover what you need. If someone has arrests in multiple Minnesota counties, the state databases give a broader view than the St. Louis County records alone.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) runs the state's public criminal history database. You can search it online by name. Results include arrest dates, charges, and case dispositions from courts across Minnesota. The BCA also handles certified background check requests for official uses.

Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us covers case-level data from the 6th Judicial District, which includes St. Louis County. You can search by name or case number. The system shows docket entries, charges filed, and case status. Some family and juvenile records have limited access.

VINELink lets you check custody status or sign up for alerts when someone leaves a Minnesota jail or prison. It covers the St. Louis County Jail and facilities statewide. The Minnesota Department of Corrections offender locator at coms.doc.state.mn.us tracks people in state prison or on supervised release after leaving state custody.

Note: State databases and the county roster may not always match. The county jail holds people awaiting trial or serving local sentences, while the DOC system covers state prison inmates.

Cities in St. Louis County

St. Louis County covers a large area with several cities, from Duluth on the shore of Lake Superior to Iron Range communities like Virginia and Hibbing. Arrest records for people taken into custody anywhere in the county are processed through the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office or the local police department involved.

Other communities in St. Louis County include Virginia, Hibbing, Chisholm, Eveleth, Mountain Iron, and many smaller towns and townships. All arrest cases in the county are handled within the 6th Judicial District court system.

Nearby Counties

St. Louis County shares borders with several neighboring counties. Each county runs its own sheriff's office and jail. If the arrest happened near a county line, check the correct county's records.