Search Anoka County Jail Mugshots

Anoka County jail mugshots and inmate booking records are available online through the Anoka County Inmate Locator, a searchable database run by the county Sheriff's Office. The system covers both the main jail in Anoka and the Workhouse facility in Lino Lakes. You can search by name, see booking photos when available, review charges, and check bail amounts. Anoka County is one of the most populated counties in Minnesota, so the jail sees significant activity. This guide explains how to use the search tool, how to submit a formal data request, and what legal rights you have to these public records.

Anoka County Jail Location and Contact

The Anoka County Jail sits at 325 East Jackson Street in Anoka. The jail holds up to 238 inmates. A second facility, the Anoka County Workhouse, is located at 7545 4th Avenue in Lino Lakes. The Workhouse serves inmates on work release or court-ordered work programs. Both facilities are run by the Anoka County Sheriff's Office. Jail Division Commander Dave Pacholl oversees daily operations.

The facility uses a mix of direct supervision and remote supervision housing units. Inmates may be moved to other jails if overcrowding occurs. The jail is PREA compliant and offers a work release (Huber) program for eligible inmates. Video visitation is available through Reliance Telephone.

The Anoka County Jail main page has full details on visiting hours, bail procedures, and inmate services. The screenshot below shows the Anoka County Jail and Warrants page.

The Warrants page also covers active warrants in Anoka County alongside jail information.

Anoka County Jail Mugshots Online Lookup

The Anoka County Inmate Locator is built on the JailTracker system and updates in real time. Visit anokacountymn.gov/727/Inmate-Locator to start a search. You enter a last name in the required field and optionally add a first name. Partial name matches work, so you don't need to know the exact spelling. Results appear in a table that you can sort by clicking on column headers.

Each record shows quite a bit of detail. You get the full name, housing agency, arrest date, incarceration date, scheduled release date, Jacket ID, booking number, charges with severity levels, and bail amounts. When a booking photo is on file, it appears in the record. The database retains current inmates plus anyone released within the past 10 days, so you can also find people who were recently let go.

The screenshot below shows the Anoka County Inmate Locator at anokacountymn.gov/727/Inmate-Locator.

The locator page shows the JailTracker search interface. For a broader Minnesota search, the VINE inmate locator covers multiple facilities statewide.

Requesting Anoka County Booking Photos

Some Anoka County jail mugshots are visible right in the Inmate Locator. For official copies or photos not shown online, you need to submit a formal request. The county accepts requests by mail, email, phone, or in person at the Records Division.

Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, arrest and booking data is classified as public. This covers names, booking dates, charges, and booking photos in most circumstances. The Anoka County Data Requests page has an online form you can fill out. You can also email DCSORcords@co.anoka.mn.us or mail your request to Anoka County Sheriff's Office, 325 East Jackson Street, Anoka, MN 55303. In-person requests go to the Records Division, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The county must respond within 10 business days per Minnesota Statute 13.03. For written mugshot requests sent by mail, address your letter to: Anoka County Jail, 325 E Jackson St, Anoka, MN 55303, Attention: Media Relations - Inmate Mugshot Request. Paper copies cost $0.25 per page.

Minnesota Public Data Laws and Anoka County Jail Records

Minnesota is a relatively open state when it comes to jail records. The Government Data Practices Act creates a strong default toward public access. Booking photos, arrest dates, charges, and inmate rosters are all considered public data under Minnesota Statute 13.82. This is why Anoka County can publish its inmate locator online and why you have the right to request booking photos directly.

The jail's records are also tied to the sheriff's statutory obligations. Minnesota Statute 641.05 requires sheriffs to maintain a jail register for everyone in custody. That register is a public record. Minnesota Statute 641.08 defines what the public can access from that register. Anoka County follows both statutes.

For sentenced offenders who have moved to state prison, correctional data rules under Minnesota Statute 13.85 may apply. Those records are handled by the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator. For court records tied to cases in Anoka County, use the Minnesota Trial Court Public Access system. Criminal history background checks cost $8 and go through the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension at chs.state.mn.us.

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