Search Jail Mugshots in Kandiyohi County

Kandiyohi County jail mugshots and inmate booking records are managed by the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office in Willmar, Minnesota. The jail holds people who are awaiting trial, serving short sentences, or detained under federal contract. You can look up current inmates through a live online in-custody list that includes booking photos, charges, and bond information. This page covers how to find Kandiyohi County jail mugshots, how the roster works, and what steps to take when you need official copies of arrest records.

Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail at 2201 23rd St. NE in Willmar. The facility opened in January 2001 and holds up to 190 people across multiple pod units. Delta Pod holds minimum and medium security inmates. Charlie Pod covers additional housing units. The jail is PREA compliant and has a Huber/Work Release program for eligible inmates. Since 2017, the facility has also housed ICE detainees under a federal contract.

The main phone number is 320-214-6700. For inmate information specifically, dial extension 3600. The fax is 320-214-6701. The jail operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you can call any time to check on custody status. For ICE detainee inquiries, contact 612-843-8600.

The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office page covers all divisions under the department, including patrol, investigations, and jail services. The Kandiyohi County main website links to the full directory of county offices. You can also find staff contact details through the staff directory.

Kandiyohi County Jail Mugshots and In-Custody List

Kandiyohi County has one of the better online inmate lookup tools among Minnesota counties. The Sheriff's Office runs a live in-custody list through the LETG system. The roster is available at kcmn.us LETG custody list and updates throughout the day. When you open the page, you see every person currently held in the jail. Each row shows a booking photo, the inmate's name, age, sex, MNI number, booking number, intake date, current charges with Minnesota statute citations, and the bail or bond amount set.

There is no text search bar built into the page. To find a specific person, use your browser's built-in search function by pressing Ctrl+F and typing the name. You can also sort the list by clicking on any column header. The list updates multiple times a day, so what you see reflects current custody status fairly well.

The jail information page at kcmn.us has background on the facility, visiting rules, and inmate services. The sheriff's departments page outlines all units under the office.

The screenshot below shows the Kandiyohi County in-custody list as captured from the LETG system. It shows the format you can expect when viewing current jail mugshots and booking data online.

The Kandiyohi County LETG in-custody list displays live booking data including photos, charges, and bond amounts for all current inmates.

The roster is sortable by column and refreshes throughout the day, giving you up-to-date information on who is currently in custody at the Kandiyohi County Jail in Willmar.

How to Request Kandiyohi County Booking Photos

Booking photos taken at the Kandiyohi County Jail are public data under Minnesota law. Minnesota Statute 13.82 classifies arrest data, including booking photos, as public. That means you have the legal right to ask for these records. The most direct way is through the jail's online roster, where photos appear right on the in-custody list page. No request needed for people currently in custody.

For official copies, or for photos of people no longer in custody, you need to submit a written request. Contact the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office at 320-214-6700, extension 3600, or visit in person at 2201 23rd St. NE, Willmar, MN 56201. Written requests are handled under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Copying fees are $0.25 per page for paper copies. The Sheriff's Office is required to respond within 10 business days under Minnesota Statute 13.03.

The county also publishes an active warrant list through the county website. If you are looking for someone who may have an outstanding warrant, that is another resource worth checking. The Minnesota Information Policy Division handles disputes or questions about the Data Practices Act if you run into issues getting records.

Jail Services at the Kandiyohi County Facility

The Kandiyohi County Jail offers several programs and services for inmates during their stay. The TurnKey Corrections system handles video visitation, which lets family members connect with inmates remotely. In-person visits are also available during scheduled hours. The visiting information page at kcmn.us visiting page has the current schedule and rules for both types of visits.

Commissary is available for inmates to purchase approved items. Phone service runs through a contracted provider. The Huber Work Release program allows some convicted inmates to leave the facility for work or other approved purposes, then return to serve their sentence. This helps people keep jobs while serving time. The jail also operates a pay-to-stay program where convicted inmates are charged $20 per day. A booking fee of $15 applies at intake.

Minnesota Law and Kandiyohi County Jail Records

The legal rules for jail records in Minnesota apply across all 87 counties, including Kandiyohi. Minnesota Statute 13.82 defines arrest data as public, which covers names, dates, charges, and booking photos. County sheriffs are also required under Minnesota Statute 641.05 to keep a jail register. That register is a public record. Minnesota Statute 641.08 spells out further what the public can get from those records.

For sentenced offenders and people who have been transferred to state facilities, Minnesota Statute 13.85 governs correctional data. Some of that data is private. The Minnesota DOC Offender Locator covers state prison inmates and can help if someone you're looking for has been moved from the county jail to a state facility.

For court filings, warrants, and case information, the Minnesota Trial Court Public Access system lets you search case records online. Criminal background checks are available through the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension at chs.state.mn.us for $8 per search. The VINE inmate notification service lets you track custody status and set up alerts when someone is released.

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