Pipestone County Jail Mugshots
Pipestone County jail mugshots and in-custody records are available through the Pipestone County Sheriff's Office in Pipestone, Minnesota. The county jail publishes an online custody list that includes booking photos, MNI numbers, charges, intake dates, and bail information. This page covers where to find the roster, how to request booking records, and what Minnesota statutes govern public access to Pipestone County jail mugshots and arrest data.
Pipestone County Overview
Pipestone County Sheriff's Office and Jail
The Pipestone County Sheriff's Office is at 416 S. Hiawatha Ave., Pipestone, MN 56164. The main phone number is (507) 825-6700 and the fax line is (507) 825-6706. The facility is a smaller county jail serving this southwest Minnesota community. Staff handle all inmate records, public data requests, and visitation inquiries.
| Address | 416 S. Hiawatha Ave., Pipestone, MN 56164 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (507) 825-6700 |
| Fax | (507) 825-6706 |
| Region | Southwest Minnesota |
| Roster Format | Web-based browse list with mugshots |
For questions about someone in custody, call the Sheriff's Office directly. They can confirm whether a person is currently held in Pipestone County and provide basic booking information over the phone.
Access Pipestone County Jail Mugshots Online
Pipestone County has one of the more accessible inmate roster systems among smaller Minnesota counties. The custody list at roster.co.pipestone.mn.us/custody.html provides a web-based browse interface that displays booking photos alongside inmate data. You do not need to download a PDF or register for an account to view it.
The roster lists each person's photo, MNI number, full name, sex, age, booking number, intake date, and charges. The display is alphabetical and browse-only. There is no search form or filter option. You scroll through the full list to find a specific name. The county updates the roster regularly, so data stays relatively current for a smaller jail operation.
The state-level Minnesota DOC offender search page is shown below, captured from the DOC public viewer site.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections Offender Locator covers sentenced state inmates and is useful if a Pipestone County detainee has been transferred to a state facility after sentencing.
For a broader search across all Minnesota county jails, the VINElink system lets you search by name and receive alerts when a person's custody status changes. This works across many facilities statewide and gives you real-time updates rather than a static list.
Note: The Pipestone County custody list is browse-only with no search function. Use Ctrl+F in your browser to search for a name within the page after it loads.
Pipestone County Mugshot Requests
Although the custody list already shows booking photos for current inmates, there are times when you need an official copy of a mugshot for legal or personal reasons. To request one, contact the Pipestone County Sheriff's Office at (507) 825-6700. A formal records request may be required for official copies. Staff can explain the process and let you know if any fees apply.
Booking photos are public data under Minnesota Statute 13.82, which classifies arrest data as public. That statute covers names, dates, charges, and booking photographs in most cases. Written requests submitted under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act must be acknowledged within 10 business days per Minnesota Statute 13.03.
The Minnesota DOC inspection report for the Pipestone County facility may also be available through the Department of Corrections. Those inspection records detail facility conditions and compliance. The DOC search criteria interface is shown below, from the DOC public viewer.
The DOC search form lets you look up offenders by name or ID number, which is useful when tracking someone who has moved from county jail to state custody.
Legal Framework for Pipestone County Jail Records
Public access to Pipestone County jail mugshots and records is governed by several Minnesota statutes. The core law is Minnesota Statute 13.82, which defines arrest data as public. County jails must also comply with Minnesota Statute 641.05, requiring sheriffs to keep a public jail register. Minnesota Statute 641.08 sets the specific standards for what the public can access from that register.
Once a person has been sentenced and transferred to a state corrections facility, their records fall under Minnesota Statute 13.85, which covers correctional data separately from arrest data. The rules for what is public under that statute differ slightly. If you are researching a case where someone has moved between the county jail and a state prison, both statutes may apply at different points in time.
Court records related to Pipestone County cases are searchable through the Minnesota Trial Court Public Access system. You can look up case filings, charges, and court dates by name. For background checks that include criminal history beyond what appears in the jail roster, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension charges $8 per search through chs.state.mn.us. The Minnesota Department of Administration's Information Policy Division can answer questions if you believe your data request has not been handled properly.
Note: All persons in the Pipestone County jail custody list are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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