Mower County Jail Mugshots and Inmate Records
Mower County jail mugshots and inmate records are managed by the Mower County Sheriff's Office in Austin, Minnesota. The county jail posts an online inmate list that shows current detainees by name, booking number, CID or MNI number, age, city of residence, and charges. Booking photos are available through formal records requests from the Sheriff's Office. This page covers how to use the online roster, how to request official mugshots, and what Minnesota law gives the public the right to access when it comes to jail records in Mower County.
Mower County Overview
Mower County Jail and Sheriff's Office
The Mower County Jail is located at 201 1st Street NE in Austin. The Mower County Sheriff's Office main number is 507-437-9400. The jail direct line is 507-437-9562, and the fax is 507-437-9563. Custody inquiries are handled 24 hours a day. The facility serves Mower County in southern Minnesota near the Iowa border and processes bookings from the Sheriff's Office, Austin Police Department, and other area law enforcement agencies.
| Jail Address | 201 1st Street NE, Austin, MN 55912 |
|---|---|
| Sheriff Phone | 507-437-9400 |
| Jail Direct | 507-437-9562 |
| Fax | 507-437-9563 |
| Hours | 24/7 for custody inquiries |
| County | Mower County, southern Minnesota |
The Mower County Sheriff's Office page has contact details and links to jail services. The main Mower County website is the hub for all county services and departments. A community resource guide for Austin and Mower County families is available at the Parenting Resource Center resource guide, which covers many local support services.
The screenshot below is from the Mower County Sheriff's Office website.
This screenshot shows the Mower County Sheriff's Office web page with contact details and links to the jail and inmate roster.
Mower County Jail Mugshots and Online Inmate Roster
Mower County posts a current inmate list on the county website. The roster shows each person's booking number, full name, CID or MNI number, age, city of residence, and the charges filed against them. The list updates on a regular basis. There is no built-in search form, so use your browser's Ctrl+F to look up a specific name after the page loads. The roster reflects current inmates and is one of the primary public tools for checking who is in custody at the Mower County Jail.
The online roster is accessible at co.mower.mn.us/198/County-Jail. Note that booking photos are not displayed in the online list. For mugshots, you need to submit a formal request to the Sheriff's Office. The VINE inmate locator is also a free statewide tool that lets you search by name across multiple Minnesota jails. If someone has moved to a state prison, check the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator.
The Mower County Jail page is shown here from its official source.
This screenshot shows the Mower County Jail page where you find the current inmate roster link and information on the facility.
Note: The Mower County online roster does not display booking photos. Contact the jail at 507-437-9562 to ask about a specific photo or submit a formal records request.
Requesting Booking Photos from Mower County
Booking photos from the Mower County Jail are classified as public data under Minnesota Statute 13.82. That statute makes arrest and booking information available to the public, including names, dates, charges, and booking photographs. To request a specific mugshot or official records, contact the Mower County Sheriff's Office at 507-437-9562 (jail) or 507-437-9400 (main line). You can also mail your request to 201 1st Street NE, Austin, MN 55912. Written requests are often required for certified copies or historical records.
The state requires a response within 10 business days under Minnesota Statute 13.03. Copying fees run about $0.25 per page for paper records. The Minnesota Information Policy Division provides guidance if you have trouble getting records.
Sheriffs are required to maintain a jail register under Minnesota Statute 641.05, and the public's right to access that register is defined in Minnesota Statute 641.08. For court records in Mower County, use the Minnesota Trial Court Public Access system. Criminal history background checks cost $8 through the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension at chs.state.mn.us.
The Mower County official website is shown below from its home page.
This screenshot shows the Mower County government website home page with links to the Sheriff's Office and all other county departments.
Note: All persons listed in Mower County jail records are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Booking charges may change as the legal process moves forward.
Nearby Counties
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