Wilkin County Arrest Records Search

Wilkin County arrest records are kept by the Sheriff's Office at the Law Enforcement Center in Breckenridge. The county posts a real-time inmate roster with photos online and maintains an active warrant list on the county website. This page covers where to find Wilkin County jail data, how to look up current inmates and warrants, what the records contain, and how to request records that are not available online.

Wilkin County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Wilkin County Sheriff's Office and jail are co-located at the Law Enforcement Center at 515 Dacotah Ave. in Breckenridge. The jail was built in August 2006 and spans 17,000 square feet. It holds up to 21 inmates and houses minimum, medium, and maximum security classifications for both male and female inmates. The facility is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Corrections.

The jail also contracts to house inmates from neighboring counties including Ransom County and Richland County in North Dakota. Staff includes a Facility Administrator, a Lead Correctional Officer, a Senior Correctional Officer, six full-time correctional officers, and two part-time officers. Matthew Brodina serves as Jail Administrator and can be reached at mbrodina@co.wilkin.mn.us. The main county site is at wilkincounty.gov and the sheriff's page is at wilkincounty.gov/sheriff.

The Wilkin County main website at wilkincounty.gov is the central hub for all public records tools, including the sheriff's page, jail information, and warrant list.

The county homepage connects you directly to the inmate roster, the warrant list, and the jail information page.

Wilkin County Inmate Roster

Wilkin County provides a real-time online inmate roster with photos. You can find it at co.wilkin.mn.us/jail/. Each listing includes a mugshot, the person's Minnesota Identification (MNI) number, name, sex, age, and booking number. It also shows the intake date and time, charges with statute numbers, and bail or bond amount and status. This is one of the more detailed county jail rosters in Minnesota for a county its size.

The roster updates in real time, so what you see reflects current custody at the jail. If you do not find the person you are looking for, they may have been released or transferred. Call the jail at (218) 643-1205 to confirm. The online roster does not require an account and is free to view.

The Wilkin County Sheriff's Office page on the county website provides direct links to public records tools and staff contacts for the department.

This page is a good starting point for navigating to the inmate roster, warrant list, and jail information in Wilkin County.

The Wilkin County jail page on the county website provides a direct view of facility details, visitation rules, and links to the live inmate search.

The jail page also covers inmate visitation details and links to tools for adding funds to inmate accounts.

Note: The online roster shows current inmates only. For information on past bookings or recently released individuals, call the jail at (218) 643-1205.

Wilkin County Active Warrants

The Wilkin County Sheriff's Office posts an active warrant list online at wilkincounty.gov/warrantlist. The list is searchable and includes people with outstanding warrants in the county. Warrants may stem from new charges, failure to appear in court, or violations of conditions of release. The list is a public record maintained by the Sheriff's Office under Minn. Stat. § 13.82.

If you find your name on the warrant list, contact a lawyer before taking any action. Surrendering without legal advice can affect how your case goes. The Sheriff's Office at (218) 643-8544 can answer basic questions about a specific warrant. If you have tips on a wanted person, call the same number.

The warrant list page on the Wilkin County website shows active warrants for individuals wanted in the county.

The warrant list is updated as warrants are issued or resolved. Check it if you need to confirm whether an active warrant exists for someone in Wilkin County.

Note: Warrants from other jurisdictions may also be served in Wilkin County. A statewide check through the Minnesota BCA may show warrants not listed at the county level.

Requesting Wilkin County Arrest Records

Most arrest data in Wilkin County is public under Minn. Stat. § 13.82. This statute requires law enforcement agencies to make arrest records available. The data that must be shared includes the arrested person's name, date of birth, charges, arresting agency, and booking date. Some records may be restricted if they involve juveniles or active criminal investigations.

To request records not available through the online tools, contact the Sheriff's Office at (218) 643-8544. You can also reach Jail Administrator Matthew Brodina at mbrodina@co.wilkin.mn.us for jail-specific requests. Inmate visitation details are at wilkincounty.gov. Fees may apply for extensive or certified records requests. The Sheriff's Office will tell you the cost before processing anything.

Mail requests should go to Wilkin County Sheriff's Office, 515 Dacotah Ave., Breckenridge, MN 56520. Include the full name of the person, the approximate date of arrest, and any case number you have. That helps staff find the right record faster.

Minnesota Statewide Arrest Record Resources

Wilkin County's local tools cover current inmates and local warrants. For broader searches, the state provides several free and low-cost tools. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension at chs.state.mn.us handles official background checks with arrest and conviction history. These are fingerprint-verified and are typically used for legal or licensing purposes. Fees apply per search.

The screenshot below shows the Minnesota BCA public criminal history search portal, which covers arrest and conviction data from all Minnesota counties including Wilkin.

The BCA search is one of the most complete tools for looking up arrest and conviction history across Minnesota.

Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us covers court filings from Wilkin County District Court. Search by name or case number to see charges, case status, and hearing dates. It is free and does not require registration. Wilkin County falls under the 8th Judicial District. The Minnesota DOC viewer at coms.doc.state.mn.us/publicviewer/ covers state prison inmates but does not include people held only in county jails.

VINELink at vinelink.com lets you register for free custody alerts. You can track when a person's status changes and get notified by phone, text, or email. Call 877-664-8463 to register by phone. This is a free, confidential service available statewide and is useful when you need ongoing updates about someone's release status.

Cities in Wilkin County

Wilkin County's largest community is Breckenridge, the county seat. Other towns include Campbell, Kent, and Rothsay. No cities in Wilkin County meet the 50,000 population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All arrests in the county route through the Wilkin County Sheriff's Office and the jail in Breckenridge.

Nearby Counties

Wilkin County is in western Minnesota along the North Dakota border. Check neighboring county pages if you need arrest records from an adjacent jurisdiction.