Benton County Jail Mugshots Lookup
Benton County jail mugshots are available through an online searchable inmate database connected to the Benton County Sheriff's Office in Foley, Minnesota. The search system at correctionsrecordssearch.com displays booking photos directly in the results, along with charges, bail amounts, court dates, and status indicators. You can search by name, inmate number, age range, or date range. This guide covers how to use the system, what data you'll find, how to get official copies of booking photos, and what Minnesota law says about access to these records.
Benton County Overview
Benton County Sheriff's Office and Jail
The Benton County Sheriff's Office and jail are both located at 581 Highway 23 in Foley. The main Sheriff's line is 320-968-7201, and the jail has its own direct number at 320-968-5196. Office hours for the public run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The jail is a PREA-compliant facility that offers a Huber work release program for qualifying inmates.
The facility holds people facing felony and misdemeanor charges in Benton County. Court dates for current inmates are included in the inmate records system, giving families and attorneys an easy way to track upcoming hearings. Status indicators in the database show whether bail has been set, if a case is pending, or if there are other holds on an inmate.
| Address | 581 Highway 23, Foley, MN 56329 |
|---|---|
| Sheriff Phone | 320-968-7201 |
| Jail Phone | 320-968-5196 |
| Fax | 320-968-6885 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Work Release | Huber program available |
The screenshot below shows the Benton County Jail page.
The jail page covers basic services and links to the inmate records search tool.
Search Benton County Jail Mugshots Online
Benton County's online inmate search is one of the more detailed systems in Minnesota. It runs through correctionsrecordssearch.com/bentoncountymn and updates in real time. You have several ways to search. Enter an inmate number for an exact match, or type a name using partial matching. You can also filter by age range or select a booking date range and release date range using calendar pickers. Click Search and the results grid populates immediately.
Each result row shows a booking photo right in the list. You don't have to click through to see the mugshot. The record also shows the full name, ID number, booking and arrest date, projected court date, charges with statute numbers, bail amount, and status indicators. Clicking on a row opens a detailed view with more information.
The system covers current inmates only, but the date range filters let you search backward for people booked in recent weeks. The screenshot below is from the Benton County inmate records search at correctionsrecordssearch.com/bentoncountymn.
The search interface shows filtering options and results with booking photos inline. The VINE inmate locator can also help if you want to set up custody notifications.
Note: Charges shown reflect initial booking charges and may change before trial. Status indicators update as the case moves through the system.
How to Request Official Benton County Mugshots
Booking photos are visible in the online search at correctionsrecordssearch.com. If you need official copies for legal or other purposes, contact the Sheriff's Office at 320-968-7201 or the jail at 320-968-5196. A written request may be required for certified or official copies.
Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, arrest data including booking photos is public. The county must respond within 10 business days per Minnesota Statute 13.03. Paper copies cost $0.25 per page. Mail requests to Benton County Sheriff's Office, 581 Highway 23, Foley, MN 56329.
The Minnesota Information Policy Division handles questions about data practices rights if you have trouble getting a response. That office can tell you what options you have if a government entity delays or denies a request without valid reason.
Benton County Jail Records and Minnesota Statutes
Minnesota law requires Benton County to maintain public access to jail records. Minnesota Statute 641.05 mandates that the sheriff keep a complete register of every person booked. The register documents names, charges, and dates of custody. It is a public record open to anyone who requests it. Minnesota Statute 641.08 defines the scope of public access rights for county jail records more specifically.
The broader framework is the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. That law makes government data public by default unless a specific statute creates an exception. For arrest and booking data, Section 13.82 is the controlling statute. It clearly lists what is public, and booking photos are generally included.
For sentenced offenders who have transferred to a state facility, check the MNDOC Offender Locator. Court case records for Benton County are available through the Minnesota Trial Court Public Access portal. Criminal background checks through the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension cost $8 at chs.state.mn.us.
Note: All persons in the Benton County jail records are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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