Becker County Jail Mugshots and Inmate Records

Becker County jail mugshots and inmate booking data are available through the Becker County Sheriff's Office in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The county publishes a PDF in-custody list that updates approximately every 30 minutes and shows names, charges with Minnesota statute citations, bail amounts, and arresting agencies. Booking photos are not displayed online, but you can request them directly from the jail. This guide walks you through how to find the inmate list, how to request a booking photo, and what Minnesota law says about access to these records.

Becker County Sheriff's Office Jail Details

The Becker County Sheriff's Office handles all jail operations for the county. The Sheriff's Office is located at the Law Enforcement Center at 925 Lake Avenue in Detroit Lakes. The jail itself is at 1428 Stony Road, also in Detroit Lakes. Both locations handle different aspects of inmate management and records. You can reach the Sheriff's main office at 218-847-2661 or the jail directly at 218-847-2939. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The jail is PREA compliant. It uses JailATM for inmate deposits and offers video visitation. The facility provides inmates access to basic services during their stay. A strong disclaimer applies to all roster data: "Persons may use false identification information. True identity can only be confirmed through fingerprint comparison." Keep that in mind when reviewing any booking data.

Visit the Becker County Jail page for general information and links to the in-custody PDF. The screenshot below shows the VINE inmate locator available for statewide Minnesota searches.

VINE provides inmate custody status across Minnesota including Becker County. The main Becker County website has a directory of all departments.

Becker County Jail Mugshots and Inmate List

Becker County uses a PDF in-custody list rather than an interactive search portal. The list updates roughly every 30 minutes, though the county notes accuracy is not guaranteed. You can get to it by going to the Jail page on the county website, then navigating to the Sheriff's Office section. Open the PDF in your browser and use Ctrl+F to search for a specific name without scrolling through the whole document.

Each entry on the list shows the inmate's full name, booking number, charges with Minnesota statute numbers, bail or bond amount, the arresting agency, and the date and time of booking. Only current inmates appear on the list. The county does not archive past rosters on this page. For archived or historical data, a third-party site at jailrosters.org may have older entries, though that is not an official county source.

For a real-time statewide inmate search, check the VINE inmate locator. VINE lets you search by name or offender ID across Minnesota jails and prisons and can notify you when an inmate's status changes.

How to Get Becker County Booking Photos

Booking photos from the Becker County Jail are not displayed on the public roster. To get a mugshot, you need to contact the jail or the Sheriff's Office directly. Call the jail at 218-847-2939 or the Sheriff's Office at 218-847-2661. You can also email sheriff@co.becker.mn.us or visit in person at 925 Lake Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501.

Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, arrest data including booking photos is public data in most cases. A written request may be needed for official copies. The reproduction cost applies, typically at the actual cost of making the copy. The county must respond to data requests within 10 business days under Minnesota Statute 13.03.

If you have questions about your rights under Minnesota's data practices laws, the Information Policy Division at the Minnesota Department of Administration can help. That office handles complaints and provides guidance to the public and to government entities about proper handling of data requests.

Minnesota Law and Becker County Jail Records Access

Sheriffs in Minnesota are required by statute to keep a complete record of everyone booked into their jail. Minnesota Statute 641.05 sets that requirement. The register must include identifying information, charges, and dates of custody. That register is public data, which means you have the right to view and copy it. Minnesota Statute 641.08 reinforces public access rights for county jail records specifically.

The broader framework for data privacy in Minnesota comes from the Government Data Practices Act. Under this law, data held by government agencies is public by default unless a specific exception applies. Booking data and photos fall under the public category per Section 13.82. Correctional data on sentenced offenders follows different rules under Section 13.85, but most county jail records are treated as arrest data, not correctional data.

For official background checks, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension runs the state criminal history system at chs.state.mn.us for $8 per search. Court records connected to Becker County cases are available through the Minnesota Trial Court Public Access system online.

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