Murray County Jail Mugshots
Murray County jail mugshots and booking records are available through the Murray County Sheriff's Office in Slayton, Minnesota. The county posts an online jail roster that includes mugshots, arrest dates, charges, bail amounts, booking numbers, release dates, and warrant information. Third-party aggregator sites also carry Murray County data. This guide covers where to find the roster, how to search by name, and how to request official booking photos through the Sheriff's Office under Minnesota public records law.
Murray County Overview
Murray County Sheriff's Office and Jail
The Murray County Sheriff's Office and jail are located at 2558 29th Street in Slayton. The phone number is 507-836-6168 and the fax is 507-836-8704. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Murray County is a small rural county in southwest Minnesota with a relatively small jail population. Because it is a small facility, the roster tends to have fewer names than larger county jails, but the data available is detailed and includes mugshots.
| Address | 2558 29th Street, Slayton, MN 56172 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 507-836-6168 |
| Fax | 507-836-8704 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Facility Type | Small county jail, southwest Minnesota |
The Murray County Sheriff's Office page covers department contacts and links to county services. The main Murray County government website has all department links and public services. For general county contact info, the Murray County contact page lists key offices and numbers.
The screenshot below is from the Murray County Sheriff's Office web page.
This screenshot shows the Murray County Sheriff's Office page, which is the main contact point for jail and inmate record requests in the county.
Murray County Jail Mugshots Roster Search
Murray County posts its jail roster online. The roster includes mugshots, arrest dates, charges, bail amounts, booking numbers, release dates, and warrant information. You can search by an inmate's full name or browse the full list. This is more search functionality than many small rural Minnesota counties offer, which makes it easier to find a specific person without having to call the Sheriff's Office.
For people who want to search across multiple Minnesota jails at once, the VINE inmate locator is the best statewide option. Search by name or offender ID and see results from jails across the state. If someone held in Murray County has been moved to a state prison facility, the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator is where you check state-level records.
A third-party roster aggregator also carries Murray County jail data. The screenshot below comes from that third-party resource.
This screenshot shows Murray County data as displayed on a third-party jail roster site, which aggregates public booking information from county jails across Minnesota.
Note: Third-party roster sites are not official county sources. For the most accurate and current data, visit the Murray County Sheriff's Office website or call 507-836-6168.
Requesting Murray County Booking Photos
Booking photos from the Murray County Jail are public data under Minnesota law. Minnesota Statute 13.82 classifies arrest and booking information as public, including names, arrest dates, charges, and booking photos. Many of these are already visible in the online roster, but for official copies or records not available online, you need to contact the Sheriff's Office directly.
Call 507-836-6168 or visit in person at 2558 29th Street, Slayton, MN 56172. Written requests may be needed for certified copies. The agency must respond within 10 business days under Minnesota Statute 13.03. Copying fees are typically around $0.25 per page. If you have trouble getting records, the Minnesota Information Policy Division can help you understand your rights under the Government Data Practices Act.
Sheriffs must keep a jail register that is a public document under Minnesota Statute 641.05. Public access to that register is defined by Minnesota Statute 641.08. For court records in Murray County, the Minnesota Trial Court Public Access system covers case filings. Criminal background checks are available through the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension at chs.state.mn.us for $8 per search.
The Murray County official website is shown here from its home page.
This screenshot shows the Murray County government website home page, which links to all county departments including the Sheriff's Office.
Note: All people listed in Murray County jail records are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Charges shown at booking may be changed or dropped as the legal process continues.
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