Todd County Arrest Records
Todd County arrest records are kept by the Todd County Sheriff's Office in Long Prairie, Minnesota. The sheriff manages the county jail, handles warrant enforcement, and responds to data requests from the public. You can call the office directly, visit in person, or use state tools to find arrest and custody information. This page explains how to search Todd County arrest records and which resources are available at the county and state level.
Todd County Overview
Todd County Sheriff's Office
The Todd County Sheriff's Office is located at 115 3rd Street S in Long Prairie. Jail Administrator Scott Wright oversees jail operations and can be reached through the main office line. The sheriff handles patrol, jail management, civil process, warrant enforcement, and emergency response for Todd County. All criminal charges filed in the county go through the 7th Judicial District court system.
The main county website at toddcountymn.gov links to the sheriff's office and other county departments. Sheriff's office contact information is accessible through the county portal. Todd County does not post a live public jail roster, so calls to the office are the most direct way to check on someone's custody status. The jail administrator can help with specific record requests and inmate inquiries.
| Jail Administrator | Scott Wright |
|---|---|
| Address | 115 3rd Street S Long Prairie, MN 56347 |
| Phone | (320) 732-2157 |
| County Website | toddcountymn.gov |
For court records tied to Todd County cases, the 7th Judicial District covers both Todd and Stearns counties. You can search case records through the statewide MCRO system, which reflects charges and case status for all active and past cases in the district.
Todd County Jail Inmate Search
Todd County does not currently offer an online jail roster. The fastest way to check whether someone is in custody is to call the sheriff's office at (320) 732-2157. Staff can confirm custody status during business hours. Dispatch can also help with urgent inquiries at any time. Have the person's full name ready when you call. Knowing the approximate date of an arrest speeds up the search.
For statewide custody tracking, VINELink at vinelink.com covers the Todd County Jail and facilities across Minnesota. You can register to receive alerts when someone's custody status changes. This service is free and runs 24 hours a day. If someone was committed to state prison rather than held locally, use the Minnesota Department of Corrections public viewer instead.
Arrest records in Todd County include the name of the person booked, the date and time of the arrest, the location, and the charges. These are public under Minn. Stat. § 13.82. You can request them from the sheriff's office at any time by phone, in person, or in writing. The office will respond with the data or explain in writing if any portion cannot be released.
Active Warrants in Todd County
Active warrants in Todd County are tracked by the sheriff's office. Warrant information is public data under Minn. Stat. § 13.82. That means the existence of a warrant, the court that issued it, and the charges it covers are generally available. Call (320) 732-2157 to ask about a specific warrant. The office can confirm whether one is active for a given person.
The Minnesota Court Records Online system also shows warrant status for cases in the 7th Judicial District, which includes Todd County. If a court issued a warrant, it typically appears in the MCRO case docket. This is useful when you want to see the full case history, including whether a warrant is still open or has been cleared. Check MCRO at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us for case-level data at no cost.
How to Get Todd County Arrest Records
Arrest records held by the Todd County Sheriff's Office are public government data under Minnesota law. The governing statute is Minn. Stat. § 13.82, which sets out what agencies must share with the public. Basic arrest data, including the arrested person's name, the date and place of the arrest, and the charges, must be available to anyone who asks. Booking photos are also public in most cases.
To request records, call the sheriff's office at (320) 732-2157 or visit the office at 115 3rd Street S in Long Prairie during weekday business hours. You can also send a written request by mail. Your letter should include the full name of the subject, the approximate date of the arrest if you know it, and what type of record you are seeking. Provide your own name and a way for the office to reach you. The office will reply with the records or a written explanation if any portion is restricted.
Copy fees follow Minnesota's standard schedule under Minn. Stat. § 13.03. Viewing documents on-site is typically free. Printed copies cost a per-page fee. For case-level court records, use the MCRO system or contact the 7th District Court for more detailed case information.
Minnesota Statewide Arrest Resources
State tools can fill gaps when county records don't cover what you need. They are also useful when someone has arrests in more than one Minnesota county.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) maintains the state's public criminal history database. A name search returns arrest records, charges, and case outcomes from courts across Minnesota. The BCA also handles certified background check requests for official use.
The screenshot below is from the BCA public criminal history search, which covers arrests and case records from all Minnesota counties including Todd County.
The BCA public search at chs.state.mn.us covers arrest records and case outcomes going back many years across all Minnesota counties.
Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us covers the 7th Judicial District, which includes Todd County. You can search by name or case number and see docket entries, charges, and case status. VINELink provides custody status for the Todd County Jail and facilities statewide. The Minnesota Department of Corrections public viewer at coms.doc.state.mn.us covers people serving state prison sentences.
The screenshot below shows the Minnesota Court Records Online portal, useful for searching Todd County cases and charge history through the 7th Judicial District.
MCRO is free and open to the public, covering all Minnesota district courts from initial arrest through final case disposition.
Note: County jail records and DOC records are separate systems. The jail holds people pre-trial or serving short sentences. The DOC system covers people who have been sentenced to state custody.
Nearby Counties
These counties sit near Todd County in central Minnesota. Each has its own sheriff and booking system. Check the right county if an arrest you are researching happened close to a county line.