Otter Tail County Jail Mugshots
Otter Tail County jail mugshots and inmate records are published by the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. The jail produces a PDF custody list that is updated regularly during business hours and includes booking photos, MNI numbers, names, ages, booking numbers, intake dates, charges, bond amounts, and projected release dates. The Jail Administrator handles media requests and official data inquiries. This guide explains how to access the current custody list, how to request official booking photos, and what Minnesota law governs public access to these records.
Otter Tail County Overview
Otter Tail County Jail and Sheriff's Office
The Otter Tail County Jail is located at 416 S. Mill Street in Fergus Falls. The jail phone is (218) 998-8555. Beth Carlson serves as Jail Administrator and can be reached by email at bcarlson@ottertailcounty.gov. The facility is in western Minnesota and serves one of the larger counties in the state by land area. The jail custody list updates on a regular basis during business hours, and a PDF version is available for direct download.
Otter Tail County follows Minnesota Statutes 13.82, 13.85, and 641.05 when providing public data from the jail. Juvenile information is restricted by law and not included in the public roster. The Sheriff's Office retains the right to modify content for policy or safety reasons.
| Jail Address | 416 S. Mill Street, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 |
|---|---|
| Jail Phone | (218) 998-8555 |
| Jail Administrator | Beth Carlson |
| Admin Email | bcarlson@ottertailcounty.gov |
| Hours | Roster updated during business hours |
| Region | Western Minnesota |
The Otter Tail County website is the main portal for county government and public services. It links to all county departments including the Sheriff's Office and jail information.
The Otter Tail County official website is shown below from its home page.
This screenshot shows the Otter Tail County government website home page, which links to the Sheriff's Office, jail information, and the in-custody roster.
Otter Tail County Jail Mugshots and In-Custody List
Otter Tail County publishes its jail roster in two ways. The main access point is the jail in-custody list page on the county website, which links to the current PDF. You can also access the PDF directly from the Otter Tail County server. The document shows each inmate's photo or mugshot, MNI number, name, sex, age, booking number, intake date, charges, bond amount, and projected release date.
Because the roster is in PDF format, there is no built-in search form. Open the file in your browser's PDF viewer or in Adobe Acrobat and use Ctrl+F to search by name. Updates happen regularly during business hours, so the roster may not reflect late-night or early-morning bookings until the next update. For real-time custody status on a specific person, call (218) 998-8555 or email bcarlson@ottertailcounty.gov.
The in-custody list page at the Otter Tail County website is shown here.
This screenshot shows the Otter Tail County jail in-custody list page, which provides access to the PDF roster with booking photos and inmate charge data.
For a statewide search across multiple Minnesota facilities, the VINE inmate locator is free and covers jails and prisons by name or offender ID. If someone from Otter Tail County has been moved to state prison, check the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator.
Note: The Otter Tail County custody list PDF updates during business hours only. Call (218) 998-8555 for current custody status if someone was recently booked.
County Jail Facility Information
The Otter Tail County Jail page on the county website covers facility details, visiting policies, and general information about the detention center in Fergus Falls. The page explains the jail's capacity, operating policies, and how inmates can receive visits or funds from family members. If you are looking for someone and they are not on the current PDF roster, the jail page is a good place to find contact information for the custody desk.
The county jail information page is shown below from its official URL.
This screenshot shows the Otter Tail County Jail page with information on the Fergus Falls facility, visiting policies, and how to contact the detention center.
Requesting Otter Tail County Booking Photos
Booking photos from the Otter Tail County Jail are public data under Minnesota Statute 13.82, which makes arrest and booking information available to the public. This includes names, dates, charges, and booking photographs. Many mugshots are already visible in the PDF custody list. For official copies or records not available in the PDF, contact Jail Administrator Beth Carlson at (218) 998-8555 or bcarlson@ottertailcounty.gov, or send a written request to 416 S. Mill Street, Fergus Falls, MN 56537.
The county must respond within 10 business days under Minnesota Statute 13.03. Media requests should go through proper channels as specified by the jail. Paper copy fees run around $0.25 per page. The Minnesota Information Policy Division is the state resource if you have trouble getting records.
Otter Tail County follows Minnesota Statute 13.82, Minnesota Statute 13.85, and Minnesota Statute 641.05 when deciding what data to release. Juvenile records are restricted. The public's access rights to the jail register are defined in Minnesota Statute 641.08. Court records for Otter Tail County are searchable through the Minnesota Trial Court Public Access system. Criminal background checks cost $8 through the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension at chs.state.mn.us.
Note: All persons listed in the Otter Tail County custody list are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Juvenile records are restricted and not published in the public roster.
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