Nicollet County Jail Mugshots
Nicollet County jail mugshots and inmate records are available through a real-time roster system operated by the Nicollet County Sheriff's Office in St. Peter, Minnesota. The online roster updates continuously and shows each current inmate's photo, MNI number, name, sex, age, booking number, intake date, charges, and bail or bond amount. This is one of the more live and current rosters among Minnesota counties. This guide explains how to use the system, how to request official copies of booking photos, and what state law gives you the right to access these records.
Nicollet County Overview
Nicollet County Jail and Sheriff's Office
The Nicollet County Jail sits at 1214 North 3rd Street in St. Peter. The Sheriff's Office phone number is (507) 931-1570. Booking processing is available 24 hours a day, and the facility coordinates with the St. Peter Police Department for local arrests. Nicollet County is part of south-central Minnesota and sits along the Minnesota River valley. The jail handles both short-term holds and longer-term pretrial detention.
The Sheriff's Office manages all inmate records, data requests, and booking procedures. Staff can be reached at (507) 931-1570 for custody status inquiries or records requests. The facility is known for keeping a well-maintained and timely public roster system.
| Jail Address | 1214 North 3rd Street, St. Peter, MN 56082 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (507) 931-1570 |
| Hours | 24/7 intake processing |
| Region | South Central Minnesota |
| Roster | Real-time updates |
The Nicollet County Sheriff's Office page covers department information and links to the inmate roster. The main Nicollet County website is the central portal for all county departments and public services.
The screenshot below is from the official Nicollet County Sheriff's Office page.
This screenshot shows the Nicollet County Sheriff's Office page, which links to the real-time inmate roster and other jail information.
Nicollet County Jail Mugshots Roster System
Nicollet County runs its inmate roster on a dedicated subdomain: roster.co.nicollet.mn.us. This system updates in real time. The page lists all current inmates on a single scrollable page in alphabetical order. Each record shows the inmate's photo or mugshot (front-facing), MNI number, first and last name, sex, age, booking number, intake date, charges, and bail or bond amount.
There is no text search field built into the roster interface. To find a specific person, scroll through the list or press Ctrl+F in your browser to search by name. Because the updates happen in real time, the roster is more current than many other county systems in Minnesota. This makes it a reliable first stop before calling the Sheriff's Office. The Nicollet County quick links page also has direct access to the roster and other jail resources.
The roster system is shown below from its dedicated URL on the Nicollet County server.
This screenshot shows the Nicollet County inmate roster system with real-time mugshots, charges, and bail information for all current inmates.
For a broader statewide search, the VINE inmate locator covers multiple Minnesota facilities. If someone from Nicollet County has moved to state prison, check the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator.
Note: The Nicollet County roster has no search form. Press Ctrl+F in your browser to search for a name on the page after it loads.
How to Request Nicollet County Booking Photos
Most Nicollet County mugshots are already visible in the online roster, but for official copies or records not shown there, you must contact the Sheriff's Office. Booking photos are public under Minnesota Statute 13.82, which classifies arrest and booking data as public information. That includes names, dates, charges, and booking photos in most cases.
Contact the Sheriff's Office at (507) 931-1570 or visit in person at 1214 North 3rd Street, St. Peter, MN 56082. A formal records request may be required. The state requires agencies to respond within 10 business days under Minnesota Statute 13.03. Paper copies cost about $0.25 per page. The Minnesota Information Policy Division can help if your request is denied or not answered in time.
Sheriffs must maintain a public jail register under Minnesota Statute 641.05, and the public's access to that register is set out in Minnesota Statute 641.08. Correctional data for sentenced inmates in state prison falls under Minnesota Statute 13.85. For court case records in Nicollet County, use the Minnesota Trial Court Public Access system. Criminal history background checks are $8 through the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension at chs.state.mn.us.
The Nicollet County official website home page is shown below.
This screenshot shows the Nicollet County government home page with links to all county departments and the Sheriff's Office.
Note: All people in the Nicollet County jail are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Booking charges shown on the roster are initial charges that may be changed by the court.
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