Waseca County Arrest Records Database
Waseca County arrest records are maintained by the Waseca County Sheriff's Office at the Law Enforcement Center in Waseca, Minnesota. The county provides an online jail roster that shows current inmates with booking dates, charges, and bail information. This page explains how to search Waseca County arrest records, how to reach the jail and sheriff's office, what records are publicly available, and which state tools can help with broader searches.
Waseca County Overview
Waseca County Sheriff's Office
The Waseca County Sheriff's Office is located at the Law Enforcement Center at 122 3rd Ave NW in Waseca. The office handles patrol, investigations, warrant enforcement, civil process, and jail operations for the county. The mailing address is PO Box 226, Waseca, MN 56093. Jail Administrator Tim Kinniry manages the jail division and can be reached at tim.kinniry@co.waseca.mn.us. The non-emergency line runs 24 hours a day at (507) 835-0500.
The sheriff's office page is accessible through wasecacounty.gov. The main county website at wasecacounty.gov links to all county departments. Waseca County cases are processed through the 3rd Judicial District, the same district that covers Dodge, Steele, and several other southern Minnesota counties.
| Jail Administrator | Tim Kinniry |
|---|---|
| Address | Law Enforcement Center 122 3rd Ave NW Waseca, MN 56093 |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 226, Waseca, MN 56093 |
| Main Phone | (507) 835-0510 |
| Non-Emergency 24/7 | (507) 835-0500 |
| Jail Phone | (507) 835-0508 |
| Fax | (507) 835-0537 |
| Sheriff's Page | wasecacounty.gov - Sheriff |
| Jail Page | Waseca County Jail |
The screenshot below shows the Waseca County Sheriff's Office page, which provides contact information and links to jail and arrest record resources.
The sheriff's page is the primary contact hub for arrest and custody searches in Waseca County.
Waseca County Jail and Inmate Roster
The Waseca County Jail is at the Law Enforcement Center at 122 3rd Ave NW in Waseca. An online jail roster is available through the county website and is updated daily, with some entries refreshed every 15 minutes. The roster includes inmate names, booking dates, charges, and bail or bond amounts. Mugshots are also included on the roster for current inmates.
The jail page at wasecacounty.gov/253/Waseca-County-Jail provides access to the roster and covers jail policies. The roster covers current inmates only and does not include historical booking data for people who have already been released. To ask about a person who is no longer on the current roster, call the jail at (507) 835-0508 or the main office at (507) 835-0510.
The screenshot below shows the Waseca County Jail page, which links to the inmate roster and describes the facility and its policies.
The jail page is the best local source for current custody information and the online inmate roster in Waseca County.
Jail visitation is available on Thursdays from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM (last visit at 8:30 PM), Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, and Sundays from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Visitors must be 18 or older with a valid ID. Minors may visit with a guardian. Visit length is 30 minutes and is limited to two visits per inmate per visiting day.
For statewide custody tracking, VINELink covers the Waseca County Jail and facilities across Minnesota.
Note: The online roster covers current inmates only. Call (507) 835-0508 to ask about historical booking records or to check on someone who was recently released.
Active Warrants in Waseca County
Warrants in Waseca County are tracked and served by the sheriff's office. Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, warrant data is public. Anyone can ask whether a warrant has been issued for a person's arrest. Call (507) 835-0510 to ask about a specific warrant. The non-emergency line at (507) 835-0500 handles calls around the clock.
Warrant status for Waseca County cases is also visible in the Minnesota Court Records Online system, which covers the 3rd Judicial District. If a warrant appears in a case docket on MCRO, you can see whether it is still active or has been cleared. The BCA's criminal history database may also show warrant-related entries for cases that have gone through the courts.
How to Request Waseca County Arrest Records
Arrest records at the Waseca County Sheriff's Office are public data under Minn. Stat. § 13.82. The office must share the name of the arrested person, the date and location of the arrest, and the charges. Booking photos are also public in most cases. Records involving juveniles or sealed cases may have limited access.
To request a record, call (507) 835-0510 or visit the Law Enforcement Center at 122 3rd Ave NW in Waseca. Written requests by mail go to PO Box 226, Waseca, MN 56093. Include the subject's full name, the approximate date of the arrest if you know it, and what type of document you need. Include your name and contact details. The office will send the records or explain in writing what it cannot release.
Copy fees follow the Minnesota data practices fee schedule under Minn. Stat. § 13.03. Viewing records in person is usually free. Pay-for-stay jail costs are governed by Minn. Stat. 641.12 and may apply to the individual booked. For court records, use MCRO or contact the 3rd District Court directly.
Minnesota Statewide Arrest Resources
State systems carry arrest and criminal history data that extends beyond Waseca County. These tools are useful when county records don't cover what you need or when someone has arrests in multiple counties.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) maintains the state's public criminal history database. A name search returns arrest dates, charges, and case dispositions from courts across Minnesota. The BCA handles certified background check requests as well.
Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us covers the 3rd Judicial District, which includes Waseca County. Search by name or case number to see case status and docket entries. VINELink tracks custody at the Waseca County Jail and statewide facilities. The Minnesota DOC public viewer at coms.doc.state.mn.us covers people serving state prison sentences or on supervised release.
The screenshot below shows the Waseca County main website, which serves as the central hub for county department links and records access.
The county website at wasecacounty.gov links to the sheriff, jail, and other departments where you can find arrest records and custody information.
Nearby Counties
Waseca County is in south-central Minnesota. These neighboring counties each have their own sheriff and arrest record systems. If the arrest happened near a county line, check the correct county's records.