Find Jail Mugshots in Beltrami County
Beltrami County jail mugshots and inmate booking data are searchable online through the official Beltrami County Inmate Locator at jail.beltrami.org. The Adult Corrections Center in Bemidji houses current inmates, and the locator system updates in real time. You can search by name, review charges, check bail amounts, see court dates, and view mugshots when available. This page explains the search process, how to submit a formal records request for booking photos, and what Minnesota statutes govern access to Beltrami County jail records.
Beltrami County Overview
Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center
The Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center is at 626 Minnesota Avenue NW in Bemidji. The facility was built in 1989 and has an approved capacity of 140 inmates. Current operating capacity has been reduced to 72 inmates due to state orders related to the aging infrastructure. The county voted in 2023 to approve a sales tax to fund a new jail facility. Until the new facility is built, the current jail continues to operate under Minnesota Department of Corrections regulations using a direct supervision model.
The Judicial Center is nearby at 600 Minnesota Avenue NW, Suite 108, Bemidji. That office handles court-related records and hearings. Substance abuse treatment programs and educational programs including GED preparation are available for inmates during their stay. Visiting hours run three times daily: 7:30-11:30 AM, 2:00-5:00 PM, and 7:00-10:00 PM.
| Jail Address | 626 Minnesota Avenue NW, Bemidji, MN 56601 |
|---|---|
| Judicial Center | 600 Minnesota Avenue NW, Suite 108, Bemidji, MN 56601 |
| Jail Phone | 218-333-4189 |
| Judicial Center Phone | 218-333-4120 |
| Fax | 218-333-4209 |
| Visiting Hours | 7:30-11:30 AM, 2:00-5:00 PM, 7:00-10:00 PM daily |
The screenshot below is from the Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center page.
The page covers visiting rules, inmate services, and facility programs. The Sheriff's Office page covers broader law enforcement services in Beltrami County.
Search Beltrami County Jail Mugshots Online
The Beltrami County Inmate Locator runs on Pro Phoenix software and can be accessed at jail.beltrami.org. To search, enter a last name in the required field. You can also add a first name or a booking number. A date range filter is available too. Click Search and the results show each matching inmate. Click on any name for the detailed view, which includes the mugshot when one is available.
The detailed record shows a lot of useful data. You get the person's full name, race, sex, age, height, weight, hair color, eye color, bail or fine amount, custody date, court date, and charges with statute citations. The locator covers current inmates only. If someone has been released, they won't appear in the results.
For statewide searches that go beyond Beltrami County, try the VINE inmate locator. The screenshot below shows the Beltrami County law enforcement page at co.beltrami.mn.us.
VINE covers Minnesota facilities and lets you set up notifications if a person's custody status changes. The MNDOC Offender Locator covers state prison inmates who may have been transferred from the county jail.
Note: The Beltrami County Inmate Locator shows current inmates only. Contact the Adult Corrections Center at 218-333-4189 for information on recently released individuals.
Requesting Booking Photos from Beltrami County
The Beltrami County Inmate Locator may display mugshots in the detailed inmate view. For official copies or for photos not shown online, contact the Adult Corrections Center directly at 218-333-4189. Records requests go to the Judicial Center at 218-333-4120. A written request may be required for official copies of booking photos.
Booking photos are public data under Minnesota Statute 13.82. That statute classifies arrest and booking data as public, which includes names, charges, dates, and photographs taken at booking. The county must respond to data requests within 10 business days as required by Minnesota Statute 13.03. Standard copying fees apply for any paper copies provided.
If you need guidance on your rights, the Minnesota Information Policy Division handles questions about how the Government Data Practices Act applies to public records requests across the state.
Beltrami County Jail Records and Minnesota Law
Beltrami County operates its jail under Minnesota Department of Corrections regulations. The county sheriff is required by Minnesota Statute 641.05 to maintain a complete jail register for everyone in custody. That register is a public record. Minnesota Statute 641.08 specifies what the public may access, including names, charges, and booking information.
The county's jail records system also connects to court records. When charges are filed, they become part of the court record and are searchable through the Minnesota Trial Court Public Access system. Court records may show more detail than the inmate locator, including case outcomes and sentencing information. Criminal background checks cost $8 through the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension at chs.state.mn.us.
Correctional data for sentenced offenders falls under Minnesota Statute 13.85, which has stricter privacy rules than the arrest data section. Most Beltrami County jail records involve pre-trial detainees and are classified as arrest data, not correctional data, so they are publicly accessible.
Note: All individuals listed in the Beltrami County jail system are presumed innocent until a court finds otherwise.
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