Mille Lacs County Jail Mugshots
Mille Lacs County jail mugshots and inmate records are available online through the Mille Lacs County Sheriff's Office in Milaca, Minnesota. The county jail is a regional facility that houses inmates from Mille Lacs County as well as people from other counties and the state Department of Corrections. The in-custody list includes booking photos, MNI numbers, names, ages, intake dates, charges, and bail amounts. This page covers how to access the current roster, how to request formal records, and what Minnesota law says about public access to these jail records.
Mille Lacs County Overview
Mille Lacs County Jail and Sheriff's Office
The Mille Lacs County Jail sits at 640 3rd Street SE in Milaca. It holds up to 156 inmates, making it a larger facility than most rural Minnesota jails. Sheriff Kyle A. Burton leads the office, with Chief Deputy Aaron Evenson handling operations. The jail houses male and female inmates and also takes in people from neighboring counties when those facilities are full. State Department of Corrections inmates are housed here as well under contract arrangements.
| Jail Address | 640 3rd Street SE, Milaca, MN 56353 |
|---|---|
| Booking Phone | 320-983-8244 |
| Dispatch | 320-983-8257 |
| Jail Fax | 320-983-8419 |
| Sheriff | Kyle A. Burton |
| Capacity | 156 beds (male and female, regional facility) |
The Mille Lacs County Sheriff's Office page covers department contacts, services, and links to jail information. The main Mille Lacs County website is the hub for all county services. Court hearings for newly booked inmates are held Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) at 11:00 AM, and bail is typically set at the first appearance.
The Sheriff's Office web page is shown here from its official URL.
This screenshot shows the Mille Lacs County Sheriff's Office page with links to the jail and inmate information sections.
Mille Lacs County Jail Mugshots and Inmate Roster
Mille Lacs County maintains an online in-custody list that includes photos for most current inmates. The roster shows each person's photo, MNI number, name, sex, age, booking number, intake date, charges, and bail or bond amount. The page updates on a regular basis. There is no search form built into the roster page itself, so use your browser's Ctrl+F to find a specific name after the page loads.
The inmate information page on the county website has links to the roster and explains visiting policies, mail rules, and other inmate services. For the latest data on a specific person, it is always best to call 320-983-8244 directly, especially if someone was recently booked.
The inmate information page is shown below from the official Mille Lacs County website.
This screenshot shows the Mille Lacs County inmate information page where you find the current roster link and visiting details.
For a statewide search covering multiple facilities, the VINE inmate locator is free and searches by name or offender ID. If a Mille Lacs County inmate has been transferred to a state facility, use the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator. News partner coverage of current inmates in some central Minnesota counties, including Mille Lacs, is sometimes available through the Brainerd Dispatch in-custody page.
Note: The Mille Lacs County jail roster has no search field. Use Ctrl+F in your browser window to find a specific inmate's name after the page loads.
County Jail Page and Visiting Information
The Mille Lacs County Jail page covers key topics for families and the public. Visiting rules, mail guidelines, and information on how to deposit money for an inmate's account are all covered there. Because the facility houses inmates from multiple jurisdictions, the policies must align with all the agencies involved. Staff can tell you whether a specific person is housed at Mille Lacs or has been transferred to another county or state facility.
The county jail page is shown below from its official location.
This screenshot shows the Mille Lacs County Jail page, which covers facility policies, inmate services, and how to reach jail staff.
Requesting Mugshots and Legal Access to Jail Records
Booking photos and arrest data at the Mille Lacs County Jail are public under Minnesota Statute 13.82. This statute classifies names, arrest dates, charges, and booking photos as public data in most cases. You do not need a reason to ask for this information. Contact the Sheriff's Office at 320-983-8244 or visit 640 3rd Street SE, Milaca, MN 56353 to submit your request. Written requests may be required for certified copies of historical records.
The state requires agencies to respond to data requests within 10 business days under Minnesota Statute 13.03. Paper copies cost around $0.25 per page. The Minnesota Information Policy Division helps people who have trouble getting public records from government agencies.
Sheriffs must keep a jail register for everyone taken into custody under Minnesota Statute 641.05. The public's right to access that register is spelled out in Minnesota Statute 641.08. For sentenced inmates who have moved on to state prison, records are covered by Minnesota Statute 13.85 and are available through the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator. Court case records for Mille Lacs County are searchable through the Minnesota Trial Court Public Access system.
The Mille Lacs County official website home page is shown below.
This screenshot shows the Mille Lacs County website home page with links to all county departments and public services.
Note: All persons in Mille Lacs County custody are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Charges listed at booking are initial charges only.
Nearby Counties
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