Arrest Records in Stevens County

Stevens County arrest records are maintained by the Stevens County Sheriff's Office in Morris, Minnesota. The sheriff handles bookings, jail operations, and warrant enforcement for the county. You can reach the office by phone or in person to ask about someone in custody or to request copies of arrest records. This page covers how to search Stevens County arrest records, how to contact the sheriff's office, and which state tools are available for broader searches.

Stevens County Sheriff's Office

The Stevens County Sheriff's Office sits at 400 Colorado Avenue in Morris. Jail Administrator Jason Dingman oversees the jail side of operations. The communications center is also reachable at 320-208-6500. The emergency management office is at 320-208-6507. Staff handle arrest bookings, inmate management, warrant service, and civil process for the county. For court-related records, cases go through the 8th Judicial District, which covers Stevens County.

The county's staff directory at co.stevens.mn.us/directory.aspx lists the sheriff's office contacts and lets you find the right person based on what you need. The main county website at co.stevens.mn.us links to all departments. Stevens County is a smaller rural county, so the sheriff's office handles most law enforcement functions directly rather than through multiple specialized units.

The screenshot below shows the Stevens County main website, which is the primary entry point for finding county department contact information.

The county website links to the sheriff's office and other departments where arrest and booking records are held.

Stevens County Inmate Search

Stevens County does not maintain a public online roster for the jail. To check whether someone is currently in custody, call the sheriff's office at 320-208-6500. Staff can confirm custody status during business hours. The communications center at the same number handles calls around the clock.

The staff directory at co.stevens.mn.us/directory.aspx can help you find the right contact within the sheriff's office. Jail Administrator Jason Dingman handles requests related to inmates and booking records. For statewide custody status checks, VINELink at vinelink.com covers the Stevens County jail and all facilities across Minnesota. You can search by name or sign up for alerts that notify you when someone's custody status changes.

When calling about an inmate, have the person's full name ready. Knowing the approximate date of the arrest helps as well. Staff will confirm whether the person is in the Stevens County Jail or has been released or transferred. If the person was charged with a crime, the case will also appear in the 8th Judicial District court records through MCRO.

The screenshot below shows the Stevens County staff directory, which lists contacts for the sheriff's office and jail operations.

The staff directory is the most direct way to find the right person in the Stevens County Sheriff's Office for a custody or arrest record inquiry.

Active Warrants in Stevens County

Warrant data for Stevens County is held by the sheriff's office. Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, basic warrant information is public. That includes the name of the person the warrant names, what court issued it, and the charges it relates to. To ask about a specific warrant, call the sheriff's office at 320-208-6500.

The Minnesota Court Records Online system covers the 8th Judicial District, which includes Stevens County. If a warrant was issued out of the district court, it often appears in the MCRO case docket. Checking MCRO can confirm whether a warrant is still active or has been recalled. For ongoing cases where a warrant is one of several entries, MCRO is a practical tool to follow the full timeline.

How to Request Arrest Records in Stevens County

Arrest records at the Stevens County Sheriff's Office are public data under Minn. Stat. § 13.82. The law requires agencies to share the name of the person arrested, the date and location of the arrest, and the charges. Booking photos are also public in most cases. The office cannot withhold this data just because someone objects to its release.

To get a record, visit the sheriff's office at 400 Colorado Avenue in Morris or call 320-208-6500. You can also send a written request by mail. Include the subject's full name, the approximate date of the arrest if known, and what you are looking for. Add your own contact details so the office can respond. The office will provide the records or, if any portion is restricted, it must tell you why in writing.

Copy fees follow the standard Minnesota data practices fee schedule under Minn. Stat. § 13.03. Viewing records on-site is typically free. Physical copies of documents carry a per-page cost. If you need court records rather than arrest records, use Minnesota Court Records Online or contact the 8th District Court directly.

Minnesota Statewide Arrest Record Resources

State databases cover arrest and criminal history data across all of Minnesota. When the county level doesn't have what you need, these tools fill in the gaps.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) runs the state's public criminal history database. A name search returns arrest records, charges, and dispositions from courts across the state. The BCA also handles official background check requests.

Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us covers the 8th Judicial District, which includes Stevens County. Search by name or case number. VINELink tracks custody status at the Stevens County facility and jails statewide. The Minnesota Department of Corrections public viewer at coms.doc.state.mn.us covers state prison inmates and people on supervised release.

Nearby Counties

Stevens County is in west-central Minnesota. These neighboring counties each have their own sheriff and records systems. Use the correct county when searching for arrest data near a county border.