Access Swift County Jail Mugshots
Swift County jail mugshots and inmate records are available through the Swift County Sheriff's Office custody list, an online web listing that shows current inmates at the Benson facility. The jail is at the Law Enforcement Center at 301 14th St. North in Benson. Sheriff John Holtz oversees the department. The custody list is available on the county website and covers current holds with charges and inmate status. This page explains how to access the list, how to request booking photos, and what Minnesota law says about public access to Swift County jail records.
Swift County Overview
Swift County Jail and Sheriff's Office
The Swift County Jail is located at the Law Enforcement Center at 301 14th St. North, Suite 4, Benson, MN 56215. The Sheriff's Office phone is (320) 843-3133 and the fax is (320) 843-2299. Sheriff John Holtz leads the department. A Jail and Dispatch Supervisor is on staff at the facility. The department has 7 full-time deputies and 3 part-time deputies covering patrol operations across the county.
The Swift County Jail is a medium security facility. It holds inmates who are being processed for sentencing or awaiting transfer to other facilities. Written records requests are accepted by the Sheriff's Office. The county website at swiftcounty.gov has department information and links to the custody list and other county services.
| Jail Address | 301 14th St. North, Suite 4, Benson, MN 56215 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (320) 843-3133 |
| Fax | (320) 843-2299 |
| Sheriff | John Holtz |
| County Seat | Benson |
| Region | West Central Minnesota |
| Security Level | Medium |
The Swift County Sheriff's Office page at swiftcounty.gov/sheriff has contact information, department details, and a link to the custody list.
Swift County Jail Mugshots and Custody List
The Swift County custody list is a web-based listing available at mail.co.swift.mn.us/jail/custody.html. It is a browse-only format, meaning there is no search form. You scroll through the list to find the inmate you are looking for. The list covers current inmates and shows charges and custody status. It is updated on a regular basis.
For a name-based search tool, the statewide VINE inmate locator covers Swift County along with many other Minnesota county jails. VINE updates in real time and lets you search by name or offender ID. You can also sign up for custody alerts that notify you if someone's status changes. This is often the faster tool for a quick check on whether someone is in custody at Swift County.
If you need court records tied to Swift County cases, the Minnesota Trial Court Public Access portal covers case filings, charges, and hearing dates. State prison inmates who may have transferred from Swift County are tracked through the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator.
Note: The Swift County custody list is browse-only with no search form. Use the VINE system at vinelink.com for name-based searching of Swift County inmates.
Requesting Booking Photos from Swift County
For copies of Swift County jail mugshots, contact the Sheriff's Office at (320) 843-3133. Written records requests are accepted by mail. The Jail and Dispatch Supervisor handles records inquiries.
Minnesota law gives you the right to these records. Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, booking photographs are public data. You do not need to explain why you want them. The county must respond within 10 business days per Minnesota Statute 13.03. To submit a written request, mail it to: Swift County Sheriff's Office, 301 14th St. North, Suite 4, Benson, MN 56215, Attention: Records - Mugshot Request. Include the full name of the person and approximate booking date if you have it.
Minnesota Law and Swift County Jail Records
The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act is the framework for all public access to government records. For jail records, Minnesota Statute 13.82 defines what is public. That includes arrest data, booking dates, charges, and booking photos. Swift County follows these rules like every other county in Minnesota.
The sheriff is required by Minnesota Statute 641.05 to maintain a jail register for every person in custody. That register is a public record. Minnesota Statute 641.08 defines what the public can access from that register. These two statutes give you a solid legal basis to request records from Swift County.
For inmates transferred to state prison from Swift County, their records fall under Minnesota Statute 13.85, which covers correctional data maintained by the Minnesota DOC. Background check requests go through the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension at chs.state.mn.us.
Note: All persons listed in the Swift County custody system are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Swift County Jail Images and Resources
The screenshot below shows the Swift County custody list page at mail.co.swift.mn.us, where current inmates are listed with charges and status information.
Access the Swift County custody list to view current inmates at the Benson facility. Scroll through the list to find the person you are looking for.
The image below shows the Swift County Sheriff's Office department page with contact information and resources.
Contact the Swift County Sheriff's Office at (320) 843-3133 for records requests, booking photo inquiries, and other jail information.
The Swift County government portal shown below connects to all county departments and services including the Sheriff's Office.
Visit swiftcounty.gov for access to the full range of Swift County government services and the Sheriff's Office page.
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