Search Fillmore County Recent Arrests

Fillmore County recent arrests are managed by the Fillmore County Sheriff's Office in Preston, Minnesota. The Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and handles all booking records for this southeastern corner of the state. You can search for recent arrests in Fillmore County by calling the jail, using VINELink, or requesting records directly from the Sheriff's Office. This page covers how to access booking data, find court case filings, and contact local law enforcement for Fillmore County arrest information.

Fillmore County Sheriff's Office

The Fillmore County Sheriff's Office is located at 901 Houston Street NW in Preston. Preston is the county seat of Fillmore County, which sits in the far southeast corner of Minnesota near the Iowa border. The Sheriff's Office provides full law enforcement services across the county and operates the Fillmore County Jail. This office is the starting point for all requests related to recent arrests, booking records, and inmate information in Fillmore County.

The records division at the Sheriff's Office handles public data requests. You can call the main line to ask about current inmates or to start the process of getting copies of arrest reports. Staff follow the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act for all requests. The fax line is available if you prefer to submit a written request that way.

Fillmore County Jail Roster and Recent Arrests

The Fillmore County Jail is operated by the Sheriff's Office at the Preston address. It houses pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. The jail phone number is 507-765-3874. Calling that number is the most direct way to verify whether someone is currently in custody. Jail staff can confirm inmate status and provide basic booking information that qualifies as public data under Minnesota law.

Fillmore County participates in the VINELink notification system. VINELink is a free tool that lets you search for inmates by name and sign up for alerts when someone's custody status changes. This is helpful if you need ongoing updates about a specific person's release or transfer. The service is available around the clock and covers jails across Minnesota.

The Minnesota Judicial Branch court records system allows you to search for criminal cases filed in Fillmore County following a recent arrest, including charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes.

Searching by name on the court records portal will show any criminal case filed in Fillmore County's Third Judicial District court system, which handles all felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor charges in the county.

How to Find Recent Arrests in Fillmore County

To find recent arrests in Fillmore County, start with a phone call to the Sheriff's Office at 507-765-3874. Give the name of the person and any information you have about the arrest date. Staff can tell you whether someone is currently in the Fillmore County Jail and can point you to the right process for getting a written copy of an arrest report.

The Minnesota court records system is the second key tool. When charges follow an arrest in Fillmore County, the case gets filed with the Third Judicial District. You can search case records by name on the court website at no cost. The record shows the charges filed, the case number, all scheduled hearings, and any court orders. This is also where you would see if a warrant was issued in connection with a case.

For a full background check that includes all Minnesota arrests, contact the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The BCA processes background check requests and can provide a comprehensive criminal history report. You will need to provide identifying information and pay the required fee. This is the most complete source for a long-term arrest history tied to Fillmore County or any other Minnesota county.

The Minnesota Department of Corrections offender search is useful if the person you are looking for is serving a state sentence. The DOC database shows current facility assignments and projected release dates for state inmates, which may include people originally arrested in Fillmore County.

Note: Fillmore County does not publish a public online jail roster as of this time. Phone and formal request remain the primary access methods.

Fillmore County Warrants

Warrants in Fillmore County are issued by judges in the Third Judicial District. When a warrant is issued, it appears in the court case file on the mncourts.gov case search. The public can see that a warrant was issued and the case it relates to, though the full warrant document is not typically available for public viewing online. Law enforcement can access real-time warrant status in the statewide system.

If you want to report information about someone with an active warrant in Fillmore County, contact the Sheriff's Office at 507-765-3874. The office handles all warrant service throughout the county. You can also check with local police departments in the county's cities, such as Preston, Spring Valley, and Harmony, as they also serve warrants in their jurisdictions.

Public Records Access in Fillmore County

Arrest records in Fillmore County are public under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Minnesota Statutes Section 13.82 requires law enforcement to release arrest and booking data to anyone who asks. The released data includes the name and age of the arrested person, the date and place of arrest, the charges, and the identity of the arresting agency. No reason is required to make this request.

Under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.85, additional criminal justice information may be shared in certain circumstances. Data about active investigations can sometimes be withheld if it would jeopardize the investigation. Juvenile records are protected and not public. But for standard adult arrest data in Fillmore County, the law leans toward open access. Agencies are required to respond to requests within 10 business days for written submissions. The full text of the MGDPA is at revisor.mn.gov.

Cities in Fillmore County

Fillmore County includes several small communities, all of which fall under the jurisdiction of the Fillmore County Sheriff's Office for jail processing. Cities in the county include Preston, Spring Valley, Harmony, Lanesboro, Rushford, and Chatfield. None of these communities meet the population threshold for a dedicated city arrest records page.

Nearby Counties

If the arrest you are searching for did not occur in Fillmore County, check these neighboring counties.