Clearwater County Recent Arrests
Clearwater County recent arrests are managed by the Clearwater County Sheriff's Office at 213 Main Avenue N in Bagley. A rural county in northwestern Minnesota, Clearwater is served by a full-service Sheriff's Office that handles all arrest processing, jail operations, and public records requests for the county. To look up recent arrests and custody information in Clearwater County, call the Sheriff's Office by phone, submit a formal records request, or use the statewide online tools available through VINELink and the Minnesota court system.
Clearwater County Overview
Clearwater County Sheriff's Office
The Clearwater County Sheriff's Office at 213 Main Avenue N in Bagley provides full law enforcement coverage for this rural northwestern Minnesota county. Services include road patrol, criminal investigations, civil process, and jail operations. For public records requests related to Clearwater County recent arrests, contact the records division during weekday business hours at 218-694-6225. The office processes arrest reports and booking data requests under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and must respond within 10 business days.
The Clearwater County Jail is operated by the Sheriff's Office. The jail holds pre-trial and sentenced inmates and runs 24 hours a day. For current custody checks, bond questions, or visitation information, call 218-694-6225 at any time. For formal records requests, fax to 218-694-6174 or come in during business hours. The Sheriff's Office main website is at co.clearwater.mn.us.
| Agency | Clearwater County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 213 Main Avenue N Bagley, MN 56621 |
| Phone | 218-694-6225 |
| Fax | 218-694-6174 |
| Website | co.clearwater.mn.us |
The Clearwater County government website provides access to Sheriff's Office information and resources for those searching for Clearwater County recent arrests and public safety data.
Contact the Clearwater County Sheriff's Office at 218-694-6225 to ask about current custody status or to request copies of arrest records for the county.
The Clearwater County Sheriff's Department page provides direct access to Sheriff's Office services, jail information, and public safety resources for northwestern Minnesota.
Use the Sheriff's department page to find current staff contact information and to understand how to submit data requests for Clearwater County arrest records.
Clearwater County Jail and Recent Arrest Records
The Clearwater County Jail holds pre-trial and sentenced inmates at 213 Main Avenue N in Bagley. For current custody questions, call 218-694-6225. Jail staff are always on duty and can confirm whether a person is in custody. For past arrest reports and booking data, contact the records division during business hours. Clearwater County is a small, rural county, so the jail typically houses a limited number of inmates at any given time.
Court cases from Clearwater County arrests are at mncourts.gov.How to Find Recent Arrests in Clearwater County
To check current custody, call 218-694-6225 or use VINELink. For past arrest reports, submit a records request to the Clearwater County Sheriff's Office in person, by phone, or by mail to 213 Main Avenue N, Bagley, MN 56621. Include the person's full name and approximate arrest date. The MGDPA requires a response within 10 business days. Fees may apply for copies depending on the type of record requested.
Court cases tied to Clearwater County arrests are in the Minnesota court system at mncourts.gov. For a complete statewide criminal history, use the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension at dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca. The BCA database includes all Minnesota law enforcement agencies including Clearwater County. Under Section 13.82, arrest data is public and must be released on request. Under Section 13.85, active investigation data may be withheld.
Public Access to Clearwater County Arrest Records
Clearwater County arrest records are public under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Section 13.82 requires law enforcement to release booking data to any person who requests it. The public record includes the name, age, home city, date of arrest, charges, and arresting agency. No reason is required, and no connection to the case is needed to make a request. The default for adult arrest data in Clearwater County is public access.
Some records are restricted. Active investigations may be protected under Section 13.85. Juvenile records are not public. Victim safety data may also be withheld. For all standard adult Clearwater County bookings, the record is available. The full MGDPA is at revisor.mn.gov. State prison records for those who moved through Clearwater County are at coms.doc.state.mn.us.
Note: A booking record shows charges only, not a conviction. All persons arrested in Clearwater County are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Cities in Clearwater County
All Clearwater County arrests are processed through the county jail in Bagley. The county seat of Bagley is the largest community. Other towns in the county include Shevlin, Gonvick, Clearbrook, and Leonard. None meet the population threshold for a dedicated arrest records page on this site.
Nearby Counties
If the arrest you are searching for happened outside Clearwater County, check these neighboring counties.