Olmsted County Jail Mugshots

Olmsted County jail mugshots and inmate records are available online through the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center in Rochester, Minnesota. The county operates one of the more detailed public detainee databases in the state, with searchable records that include booking photos, physical descriptions, tattoo and scar information, current charges, bond amounts, and scheduled court appearances. Rochester is the county seat and the largest city in the region. This guide covers how to use the online search tools, how to request official booking photos, and what Minnesota law gives you the right to access when it comes to Olmsted County jail records.

Olmsted County Adult Detention Center and Sheriff's Office

The Olmsted County Adult Detention Center (ADC) is at 101 4th Street SE in Rochester. The main in-custody phone is (507) 328-6790. A second number for custody inquiries is (507) 328-6760. The Sheriff's Office oversees the ADC and handles all inmate records, data requests, and public access to booking information. Rochester is the state's third-largest city and home to Mayo Clinic, which creates unique security coordination needs for the facility.

The facility updates its detainee list daily. It uses TouchPay and GTL for inmate account deposits, with fees ranging from $2.50 to $7.95 per transaction. The Olmsted County ADC is one of the largest county detention facilities in southern Minnesota and serves both the county and the greater southeastern Minnesota region.

The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office page covers department information and links to the custody database. The main Olmsted County website is the hub for all county services. Residents of Rochester who need jail records can access them through the Olmsted County system described on this page.

The screenshot below is from the Olmsted County official website.

This screenshot shows the Olmsted County government website home page, which links to the Sheriff's Office and the Adult Detention Center custody records.

Olmsted County Jail Mugshots Online Search

Olmsted County runs a searchable detainee database accessible through the county website. Go to the Olmsted County in-custody list page for the official access point. From there, you can also navigate to the direct detainee database. The system allows you to search by first name, last name, or booking number. Filter options let you narrow results further.

Each detainee record in the Olmsted County system includes quite a bit of data. You get the full name (first, middle, last), date of birth, physical description including height, weight, eye color, and hair color, identifying marks like tattoos and scars, booking date and time, the arresting agency, current charges, bond or bail amounts, scheduled court appearances, and expected release dates. Mugshot photographs from multiple angles may also be available in the record. This level of detail is more than most Minnesota county jails provide online.

The direct detainee list database is accessible at webapp.co.olmsted.mn.us/PubIntWebApps/detaineelist. The screenshot below shows the in-custody list page from the official Olmsted County website.

This screenshot shows the Olmsted County in-custody list access page, which links to the searchable detainee database with booking photos and detailed inmate records.

The direct database link is shown here from its own URL.

This screenshot shows the Olmsted County direct detainee database, where you can search by name or booking number to find current inmates at the Adult Detention Center in Rochester.

For a statewide search that covers multiple jails and prisons, the VINE inmate locator is free and searches by name or offender ID. If an Olmsted County inmate has been transferred to a state prison, check the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator.

Requesting Olmsted County Booking Photos

Olmsted County mugshots are publicly visible in the online roster for most current inmates, but for official certified copies or mugshots not shown in the system, you need to submit a formal records request. Booking photos are public data under Minnesota Statute 13.82, which classifies arrest and booking information as public. The county follows the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act for all records requests.

To request official mugshots, contact the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center at (507) 328-6790. You can also send a written request to: Olmsted County Adult Detention Center, 101 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904, Attention: Media Relations - Inmate Mugshot Request. The agency must respond within 10 business days under Minnesota Statute 13.03. Copying fees apply. The Minnesota Information Policy Division handles complaints or guidance if your request is denied.

Sheriffs must keep a public jail register under Minnesota Statute 641.05, and the public's access rights to that register are set out in Minnesota Statute 641.08. For sentenced inmates in state prison, records fall under Minnesota Statute 13.85. Court records for Olmsted County cases are searchable on the Minnesota Trial Court Public Access system. Criminal history background checks are available through the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension at chs.state.mn.us for $8.

Cities in Olmsted County

Rochester is the county seat and the largest city in Olmsted County. All Rochester arrests and jail bookings are processed through the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center.

Nearby Counties

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