Access Faribault County Jail Mugshots
Faribault County jail mugshots and inmate booking records are maintained by the Faribault County Sheriff's Office in Blue Earth, Minnesota. The county publishes an online jail roster, an active warrant list, and uses the VINE system for inmate notifications. Booking photos, charges, and custody details are public data under Minnesota law. This page covers how to access Faribault County jail mugshots, use the online tools, and make a formal records request if you need copies of official documents.
Faribault County Overview
Faribault County Sheriff's Office and Jail
The Faribault County Sheriff's Office is at 320 Dr. H. Russ St. in Blue Earth. The main phone is (507) 526-5148. For emergencies, dial 9-1-1 or (507) 526-5148 and press 0. Regular office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The office handles all jail operations, records requests, and public safety functions for Faribault County in southern Minnesota.
The Sheriff's Office has several key staff contacts depending on your inquiry. Scott Adams handles some Sheriff functions at extension 2121. Missy Sonnek can be reached at extension 2151, and Jason Casias at extension 2156. Faribault County is also part of a regional Meth Task Force, which affects the types of cases that come through the jail. PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) information is available through the office as well.
| Address | 320 Dr. H. Russ St., Blue Earth, MN 56013 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (507) 526-5148 |
| Emergency | 9-1-1 or (507) 526-5148 *0 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Scott Adams | Ext. 2121 |
| Missy Sonnek | Ext. 2151 |
| Sheriff Website | co.faribault.mn.us/sheriffs-office |
The county website at co.faribault.mn.us is the central hub for all county services. The Sheriff's Office section includes links to jail information, the warrant list, and the commissary and account system used by the jail.
Search Faribault County Jail Mugshots Online
The Faribault County Sheriff's Office publishes a jail roster and an active warrant list through its website. The jail roster page shows current inmates with booking dates, arresting agency, charges, and photos when available. The warrant list is a separate resource that lets you check for outstanding warrants in Faribault County. Both are accessible from the Sheriff's Office section of the county website.
For current inmate searches, visit the jail information page at co.faribault.mn.us/sheriffs-office/pages/jail-information. The roster and commissary account system page at co.faribault.mn.us/sheriffs-office/pages/inmate-commissary-and-account-system also has inmate data. These pages link to the county's jail data systems and let you browse who is currently in custody.
The VINE inmate locator is integrated with Faribault County. This is one of the more explicitly noted connections on the county website. VINE lets you search by name or offender ID and sign up for custody status alerts. This is especially useful for crime victims or family members who need to know when someone is released. The service is free. For state prison inmates, use the MNDOC Offender Locator. Court records for Faribault County cases are available through the Minnesota Trial Court Public Access system. Faribault County is in the Fifth Judicial District.
Note: For the most current Faribault County jail roster data, call (507) 526-5148. Online updates may not reflect same-day bookings immediately.
Faribault County Warrant List
Faribault County publishes an active warrant list as a separate public record from the jail roster. This list shows outstanding warrants issued by the courts for people who have not yet been taken into custody. If you're trying to find out whether someone has a warrant in Faribault County, the Sheriff's Office website is the starting point. The warrant list is updated as warrants are issued and cleared.
The warrant list is separate from the in-custody roster. Someone on the warrant list is not yet in jail -- they have a court order directing law enforcement to arrest them when located. If a person with a warrant is taken into custody, they'll then appear on the jail roster. The county links to local police department websites as well for broader warrant information across agencies in the area.
For statewide warrant information, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's criminal history system maintains records of criminal court activity including warrant information. Background checks there run $8 per search. The BCA's system covers all counties in Minnesota and is the most comprehensive source for criminal record and warrant data at the state level.
Requesting Faribault County Booking Photos
Booking photos from the Faribault County jail are public data under Minnesota law. Minnesota Statute 13.82 classifies arrest and booking data as public. This includes names, booking dates, arresting agency, charges, and photos when available. A formal data practices request may be needed for photos not visible in the online roster.
Contact the Sheriff's Office at (507) 526-5148 or write to 320 Dr. H. Russ St., Blue Earth, MN 56013. Under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, the county must respond to data requests within 10 business days per Minnesota Statute 13.03. Standard copy fees apply. If you run into issues getting records, the Minnesota Information Policy Division handles data practices complaints and provides public guidance.
Legal Framework for Faribault County Jail Records
The same state laws that govern jail records across Minnesota apply in Faribault County. Minnesota Statute 13.82 is the core law making arrest data public. Under that statute, names, dates, charges, and booking photos are all public records. No county can override this with a local policy.
Sheriffs must maintain a jail register under Minnesota Statute 641.05. This register records every person committed to custody and is a public document. Minnesota Statute 641.08 further defines what the public can access. Sentenced offender records fall under Minnesota Statute 13.85, which has its own classification rules for correctional data. Some records in that category are private, while others remain public.
The broader Minnesota Government Data Practices Act framework presumes all government data is public. This default rule is why booking photos and jail rosters exist as public records in Faribault County. Any denial of a records request must cite a specific law that classifies the data as private or protected. The Information Policy Division can advise you if you believe a request was improperly denied.
Faribault County Sheriff - Screenshots
The Faribault County Sheriff's Office main page at co.faribault.mn.us/sheriffs-office is shown below. It gives an overview of the department's services and provides links to the jail roster, warrant list, and contact information.
From the Sheriff's Office main page, you can navigate to the jail roster, the active warrant list, and other public records resources for Faribault County.
The jail information page at co.faribault.mn.us/sheriffs-office/pages/jail-information is shown below. It provides specific details about the Faribault County jail and current inmate data.
The jail information page links to the inmate roster and commissary system, which is where you'll find the most current data on who is in custody at the Faribault County jail.
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