Sibley County Jail Mugshots and Inmate Roster
Sibley County jail mugshots and inmate records are available online through the Sibley County Sheriff's Office, which publishes an inmate roster at sheriff.sibleycounty.gov. The roster includes booking photos, names, booking numbers, charges, bail and bond status, and anticipated release dates. Sibley County is a smaller county in south central Minnesota with the county seat in Gaylord. This page explains how to view the roster, how to request records formally, and what legal rights you have under Minnesota law to access booking photos and jail data.
Sibley County Overview
Sibley County Sheriff's Office and Jail
The Sibley County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail in Gaylord. The Sheriff's Office handles all bookings, custody, and releases for the county. Jail Administrator Aaron Louwagie oversees jail operations. You can reach him by email at aaronl@co.sibley.mn.us. For general inquiries, contact the main county offices through the county website at co.sibley.mn.us.
Sibley County is a smaller, rural county. The jail processes bookings from the county's patrol operations as well as holds from other counties when capacity allows. The roster on the sheriff's website covers current Sibley County inmates and may include individuals held for other jurisdictions. All records are maintained in accordance with Minnesota law.
| County Seat | Gaylord, MN |
|---|---|
| Jail Administrator | Aaron Louwagie |
| Admin Email | aaronl@co.sibley.mn.us |
| Sheriff Roster URL | sheriff.sibleycounty.gov |
| County Website | co.sibley.mn.us |
| Region | South Central Minnesota |
Sibley County Jail Mugshots Online
The Sibley County Sheriff's Office publishes an online inmate roster at sheriff.sibleycounty.gov. The roster is a browse-only listing, meaning there is no search form. You scroll through the list to find the person you are looking for. The roster is updated on a regular basis and shows quite a bit of detail for each entry.
Each record in the Sibley County roster includes a booking photo when one is available. You can also see the MNI (Minnesota Identification) number, the inmate's name, sex, age, booking number, intake date, charges, bail and bond status, and anticipated release date. This level of detail makes the Sibley County roster one of the more informative county listings in the state.
If you don't find who you're looking for on the county roster, try the statewide VINE inmate locator. VINE covers many Minnesota county jails and updates in real time. For state prison inmates, use the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator. Court case records for Sibley County are available through the Minnesota Trial Court Public Access system.
Note: The Sibley County roster may include inmates held for other counties. Check charges and holding agency to confirm jurisdiction.
Requesting Booking Photos from Sibley County
For official copies of Sibley County jail mugshots, contact the Sheriff's Office directly. Jail Administrator Aaron Louwagie is the main contact for records requests. Reach him by email at aaronl@co.sibley.mn.us. You can also call through the main county number for Sibley County, which is available through the county website at co.sibley.mn.us.
Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, booking photographs are public data. You don't need to provide a reason for your request. The county must respond within 10 business days under Minnesota Statute 13.03. For a written request, send a letter to Sibley County Sheriff's Office in Gaylord, MN. Include the full name of the person, approximate booking date, and a brief description of what you need. Mark the envelope "Attention: Jail Records Request."
Many booking photos from the Sibley County Sheriff's Office are already visible on the public roster, so checking there first is a good first step before submitting a formal request.
Minnesota Law and Sibley County Jail Records
Minnesota's Government Data Practices Act sets a strong default toward public access for all government data. For jail and law enforcement records, Minnesota Statute 13.82 spells out that arrest data is public. This includes names, booking dates, charges, and booking photos in most cases. Sibley County must follow these rules like every other county in the state.
The sheriff's recordkeeping requirements flow from two additional statutes. Minnesota Statute 641.05 requires the sheriff to maintain a full jail register for every person in custody. That register is a public record. Minnesota Statute 641.08 details what the public can access from that register. Both statutes support your right to request inmate records from Sibley County.
For inmates who have been transferred from the Sibley County Jail to a state correctional facility, their records fall under Minnesota Statute 13.85, which covers correctional and detention data held by the DOC. Criminal history checks go through the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension at chs.state.mn.us for an $8 fee.
Note: All persons listed in the Sibley County jail system are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Images and Resources for Sibley County Jail Records
The screenshot below was captured from the Sibley County Sheriff's Office online roster portal at sheriff.sibleycounty.gov.
Visit sheriff.sibleycounty.gov to view the current Sibley County inmate roster with booking photos and charge information.
The VINE inmate locator below provides a statewide backup search option for Sibley County and surrounding area jails.
Use vinelink.com to search for Sibley County inmates by name or set up custody alerts for anyone held at the facility.
The state court access portal below lets you look up case records for charges filed in Sibley County district court.
Access court filings, hearing dates, and case status through the Minnesota Trial Court Public Access system.
Nearby Counties
Search jail mugshot records in counties near Sibley County in south central Minnesota.