Ramsey County Jail Mugshots
Ramsey County jail mugshots and inmate booking records come from the Ramsey County Adult Detention Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. This is one of the largest county jail facilities in Minnesota and serves the most densely populated county in the state. The facility offers a searchable web database for looking up current inmates, and booking photos are available through formal records requests to the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office. This guide covers how to search the roster, how to request records, and the laws that govern public access.
Ramsey County Overview
Ramsey County Adult Detention Center
The Ramsey County Adult Detention Center is at 425 Grove Street, St. Paul, MN 55101. This is the primary county jail for Ramsey County and is the second largest county jail facility in Minnesota, after Hennepin County. It is accredited by the Minnesota Department of Corrections and provides comprehensive jail services for the St. Paul metro area. The facility handles a large daily booking volume given the population of the county.
The jail phone number is 651-266-9350. The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office main line is 651-266-7330. The Sheriff's Office handles all public records requests, criminal history reports, and inquiries about people in custody. Staff are available to help you navigate the inmate information system and direct you to the right resources for your request.
| Address | 425 Grove Street, St. Paul, MN 55101 |
|---|---|
| Jail Phone | 651-266-9350 |
| Sheriff Phone | 651-266-7330 |
| County Seat | St. Paul |
| Accreditation | Minnesota Department of Corrections |
| Roster Format | Searchable web database |
The main Sheriff's Office page is at ramseycountymn.gov/your-government/leadership/sheriffs-office. The Adult Detention Center has its own page at ramseycountymn.gov/adult-detention-center. The Ramsey County main portal links to all county departments and services.
Search Ramsey County Jail Mugshots Online
Ramsey County provides one of the more detailed online inmate search tools among Minnesota counties. The inmate information page at ramseycountymn.gov/inmate-information lets you look up people in custody and view booking data. You can search by full name, by booking number, or filter by date range. Results include the person's full name, booking number, booking date, current charges, custody status, and bail or bond information. The database updates regularly throughout the day.
This searchable system sets Ramsey County apart from many smaller Minnesota counties that rely on PDF lists or phone inquiries. The county's size and resources allow for a more robust online presence. That said, actual booking photos may not always display through the online system. For the photo itself, you may still need to submit a formal records request.
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office website screenshot below was captured from the county's official site at ramseycountymn.gov.
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office site provides direct links to the Adult Detention Center, inmate information, and records request forms, making it easier to navigate jail mugshot research for this large county.
For a broader statewide search, use the VINElink inmate locator. VINE covers Ramsey County and many other Minnesota jails in real time. You can sign up for automatic alerts by phone, text, or email when someone's custody status changes at the Adult Detention Center or any connected facility.
Note: The Ramsey County inmate database updates multiple times per day but may not reflect a booking or release that happened within the last few hours. Call 651-266-9350 for immediate custody status.
St. Paul and Ramsey County Jail Records
St. Paul is the county seat of Ramsey County and the state capital of Minnesota. All arrests made by the St. Paul Police Department result in bookings at the Ramsey County Adult Detention Center. That means St. Paul jail mugshots are the same as Ramsey County jail mugshots. There is no separate St. Paul city jail. Everyone arrested in St. Paul goes through the Ramsey County facility at 425 Grove Street.
The St. Paul Police Department maintains its own records division for police reports and incident records. Visit the St. Paul jail mugshots page for more information about police records and public data requests specific to the city. For jail and booking records, the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office is the right contact.
The Ramsey County official website screenshot is shown below, captured from ramseycountymn.gov.
The Ramsey County portal provides access to all government services, including the Sheriff's Office, courts, and public records for residents and researchers.
How to Request Ramsey County Booking Photos
Booking photos from the Ramsey County Adult Detention Center are public records under Minnesota's Government Data Practices Act. To request a mugshot, contact the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office at 651-266-7330. Criminal history reports are also available through the Sheriff's Office for a fee. For formal data requests, submitting a written request under the Government Data Practices Act is the standard approach. Staff will confirm what documentation you need and what fees apply.
Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, arrest data is public. This includes names, dates and times of arrest, charges, and booking photos in most circumstances. When you submit a written data request, Ramsey County must respond within 10 business days under Minnesota Statute 13.03. The county follows standard copy fee schedules for paper records.
If you need help understanding your rights or the request process, the Minnesota Department of Administration's Information Policy Division oversees the Government Data Practices Act statewide. That office provides guidance on data requests and can help if you believe a request has not been handled properly.
Minnesota Law and Ramsey County Jail Records
Several Minnesota statutes directly govern Ramsey County jail mugshots and booking records. The primary law is Minnesota Statute 13.82, which classifies arrest data as public and specifies exactly what is included in that category. County jails also operate under Minnesota Statute 641.05, which requires sheriffs to maintain a public jail register. Minnesota Statute 641.08 sets the specific rules for what the public can access from that register.
Sentenced offenders transferred from Ramsey County to state prison fall under Minnesota Statute 13.85, which covers correctional data with separate privacy provisions. The two statutes work alongside each other as a person moves through the justice system. For court filings, the Minnesota Trial Court Public Access system covers Ramsey County district court cases. Criminal background checks are available through the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension at chs.state.mn.us for $8 per name search.
Note: All individuals in Ramsey County Adult Detention Center custody are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Initial booking charges may be modified as cases proceed.
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