Clearwater County Jail Mugshots and Inmate Records

Clearwater County jail mugshots and inmate booking records are maintained by the Clearwater County Sheriff's Office in Bagley, Minnesota. The county publishes an online inmate list that updates every 60 minutes. It covers current inmates and includes their charges, booking dates, and other custody details. This page explains how to access the Clearwater County inmate list, how to request booking photos, and what laws govern access to jail records in this rural northern Minnesota county.

Clearwater County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Clearwater County Sheriff's Office is at 213 Main Avenue North in Bagley. The courthouse sits at the same address, Department 102. The fax number is 218-694-6964. The office is staffed around the clock for custody inquiries. For general questions or records requests, call 218-694-6226 during business hours, which typically run Monday through Friday.

Clearwater is a small, rural county in northern Minnesota. The jail handles local arrests and also houses inmates from neighboring counties. At times, Mahnomen County inmates are housed at Clearwater's facility due to regional arrangements. This means the inmate list may include people whose cases originate in a different county. The Clearwater County website has links to the Sheriff's Office and other county services.

The county also maintains an active warrant list. If you want to check whether someone has an outstanding warrant in Clearwater County, that information is part of the online services section at clearwatercountymn.gov/online-services.

Clearwater County Inmate List - How to Access It

The Clearwater County inmate list is available online and updates every 60 minutes. You can find it at clearwatercountymn.gov/inmate-list. The county also has an older URL that may redirect to the same content. There is no text search box on the inmate list -- you browse the full list manually. If the list is long, use your browser's built-in search function (Ctrl+F on most computers) to find a specific name.

The list shows each inmate's name, age, sex, booking date and time, and charges. Charges are listed with statute numbers, so you can look up what each charge means. The county notes in its disclaimer that the information attempts to update every 60 minutes, but accuracy is not guaranteed. This is standard language for county inmate lists across Minnesota. Real-time custody status always requires a direct call to the Sheriff's Office.

For family members who want alerts when someone's custody status changes, VINE covers Minnesota facilities including Clearwater County. You register with a name or offender ID and get notified when they are released or transferred. The Minnesota DOC Offender Locator is for state prison inmates rather than county jail inmates, but it is useful if someone has been transferred to a state facility. The inmate voicemail line at 218-214-7070 lets you leave a message with your name, callback number, and the inmate's name.

Requesting Clearwater County Booking Photos

Booking photos from the Clearwater County jail may not appear on the online inmate list. If you need a mugshot, you'll likely need to make a formal request. Contact the Sheriff's Office at 218-694-6226 or visit in person at 213 Main Avenue North, Bagley, MN 56621. A formal data practices request may be required.

Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, booking photos are generally public data. The county cannot withhold them without a specific legal basis. Written requests under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act are the standard approach for obtaining copies of records not available online. The county must respond to your request within 10 business days per Minnesota Statute 13.03. Standard copy fees of $0.25 per page apply to paper copies. If you have a dispute about access to records, the Minnesota Information Policy Division can provide guidance.

Visiting Rules at the Clearwater County Jail

If you want to visit someone in the Clearwater County jail, you need to bring a valid photo ID. The county enforces a dress code for all visitors. Warrant checks are also conducted, so if you have an outstanding warrant, be aware of that before you show up. Visit times are limited to 15 to 20 minutes per session.

The inmate voicemail system is available at 218-214-7070. To leave a message, call that number and provide your name, your callback number, and the name of the inmate you're trying to reach. This is an alternative to direct visits if you just need to get a message through. For broader state-level custody alerts and notifications, VINE remains the most widely used tool across Minnesota jails.

Legal Framework for Clearwater County Jail Records

Minnesota's public records laws apply to every county jail in the state, including Clearwater County. Minnesota Statute 13.82 makes arrest and booking data public. This includes the name, date and time of the arrest, charges, and booking photos. The county has no authority to keep this information private without a specific statutory exemption.

Sheriffs in Minnesota are required by Minnesota Statute 641.05 to maintain a jail register for every person in custody. That register is a public record. Minnesota Statute 641.08 further defines what jail records are available to the public. Data on sentenced offenders falls under Minnesota Statute 13.85, which has slightly different rules depending on the nature of the record.

For court records related to Clearwater County, the Minnesota Trial Court Public Access system lets you search case filings. Criminal history searches are available statewide through the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension at chs.state.mn.us. These are separate from jail records but often useful when researching a specific case.

Clearwater County Sheriff - Screenshots

The Clearwater County Inmate List page is where you browse the current jail roster. The screenshot below shows what the inmate list page looks like.

The list updates every 60 minutes and shows names, charges, and booking dates for all current inmates.

The Clearwater County Sheriff's Office page is shown below. It covers the department's services and gives contact information for the jail and Sheriff's administration.

Call 218-694-6226 or visit the Sheriff's Office at 213 Main Avenue North, Bagley, if you have a records request or custody inquiry.

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