Swift County Arrest Records Lookup

Swift County arrest records are held by the Swift County Sheriff's Office in Benson, Minnesota. The sheriff maintains an in-custody list, handles bookings and warrant enforcement, and fields records requests from the public. This page covers how to find Swift County arrest records, how to reach the sheriff's office, and how to use state tools for broader searches across Minnesota.

Swift County Sheriff's Office

The Swift County Sheriff's Office runs from Benson and covers law enforcement across the county. Jail Administrator Tracy Koosman oversees jail and dispatch operations. The department employs nine full-time deputies and two part-time deputies, along with a Jail and Dispatch Supervisor and ten full-time Communications and Corrections Officers. Patrol duties cover traffic enforcement, crime investigation, civil process, court security, and 911 telecommunications.

The sheriff's office also covers boat and water safety, manages child protection cases, and assists other law enforcement agencies when needed. Swift County cases go through the 8th Judicial District. The sheriff's page at swiftcounty.com/sheriff lists current services and contact info. The county departments page at swiftcounty.com/departments links to all county offices.

The screenshot below shows the Swift County Sheriff's Office page, where you can find service descriptions, contacts, and the in-custody list reference.

The sheriff's page is the primary contact point for arrest record searches and custody checks in Swift County.

Swift County In-Custody List

The Swift County Sheriff's Office maintains an "In Custody List" that shows people currently held in the county jail. This list is referenced on the sheriff's page at swiftcounty.com/sheriff. If you need to check whether someone is in custody, the sheriff's page is the starting point. You can also call 320-843-3133 to ask about a specific person. The Jail and Dispatch Supervisor and communications staff handle inquiries around the clock.

For statewide custody status, VINELink covers the Swift County facility along with all other Minnesota jails and prisons. You can search by name or set up alerts that notify you by phone, email, or text when someone's custody status changes. VINELink is free and available at any time.

The screenshot below shows the Swift County departments page, which organizes county offices and provides links to arrest and law enforcement resources.

The departments page gives a quick overview of all county services including the sheriff's office where arrest records are kept.

Note: Call the sheriff's office at 320-843-3133 to confirm current custody status for a specific person. Online access to the full in-custody list may require visiting the sheriff's page directly.

Active Warrants in Swift County

Warrant enforcement in Swift County is handled by the Civil Process unit within the sheriff's office. The unit serves court orders, tracks active warrants, and works to find and arrest people with outstanding orders. Warrant records are public data under Minn. Stat. § 13.82. You can ask the sheriff's office at 320-843-3133 to confirm whether a warrant is active for a given name.

The Minnesota Court Records Online system covers the 8th Judicial District, which includes Swift County. If a warrant was issued out of the district court, it typically appears in the MCRO case docket. Searching MCRO can confirm whether a warrant is still active or has been cleared. This system is free to use and available at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us.

Requesting Swift County Arrest Records

Arrest data held by the Swift County Sheriff's Office is public government data under Minn. Stat. § 13.82. The law requires the office to share the name of the arrested person, the date and place of arrest, and the charges. Booking photographs are also public in most instances. The office cannot refuse these requests without a legal reason such as an open investigation or a juvenile involved in the case.

You can request records by visiting the sheriff's office at 301 14th St N in Benson or by calling 320-843-3133. Written requests are also accepted. If you send a letter, include the full name of the subject, the approximate date of the arrest, and exactly what you are looking for. Include your own name and contact information so the office can reply. The office will send the records or, if any part is restricted, explain the reason in writing.

Copy fees are set by county policy and follow the state's standard data practices fee schedule under Minn. Stat. § 13.03. Viewing records on-site is generally free. Physical copies of documents cost a per-page fee. For court-level data on charges and case outcomes, use MCRO or contact the 8th District Court directly.

Minnesota Statewide Resources

State systems carry arrest and criminal history data that covers Swift County and the rest of Minnesota. These are useful when the county level doesn't show what you need or when someone has arrests in multiple counties.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) runs the public criminal history database. A name search there can return arrest dates, charges, and case outcomes from courts across the state. The BCA also handles certified background check requests.

Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us covers the 8th Judicial District, including Swift County. Search by name or case number to find docket entries, charges, and case status. VINELink tracks custody at the Swift County Jail and statewide. The Minnesota Department of Corrections viewer at coms.doc.state.mn.us covers state prison inmates.

The screenshot below shows the Swift County main website, which serves as the hub for county department links and public resources.

The county website at swiftcounty.com is the central starting point for finding any Swift County government office, including the sheriff.

Nearby Counties

Swift County borders several other counties in west-central Minnesota. Each has its own sheriff and records system. If an arrest occurred near a county line, verify which county made the booking.