Jackson County Recent Arrests

Jackson County recent arrests are managed by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office in Jackson, Minnesota, which operates the county jail and maintains booking records for this southwestern Minnesota county. You can find recent arrests by calling the jail, checking the public inmate roster database, using VINELink, or reviewing the active warrant list posted by the Jackson County Municipal Court. This page covers all of these tools and how to use them.

Jackson County Sheriff's Office

The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is at 400 Sherman Street in the city of Jackson. Sheriff Shawn R. Haken has served since his 2016 election. The office provides a full range of law enforcement services including pursuit and apprehension of felons, investigation of crimes and accidents, searches for missing persons, patrolling county roads, and maintaining the county jail. The Sheriff's Office also serves all writs, warrants, commitment papers, and court orders throughout the county.

Special programs include a K-9 unit, the Multi-Jurisdictional H.E.A.T. Team, vacation property checks for residents, the Take it to the Box medication disposal program, and scam alerting services. The office serves not just the city of Jackson but also rural communities including Okabena, Wilder, Alpha, and Bergen. For arrest records and jail inquiries, call 507-847-4420. The jail administrator is Gary Reif at gary.reif@co.jackson.mn.us.

The Jackson County Sheriff's Office at 400 Sherman Street in Jackson is led by Sheriff Shawn R. Haken and handles all recent arrests, jail operations, and warrant service for Jackson County.

Call 507-847-4420 or email jail administrator Gary Reif at gary.reif@co.jackson.mn.us with questions about recent arrests or current inmate status in Jackson County.

Jackson County Jail Roster and Recent Arrests

The Jackson County Jail is a minimum security facility at 400 Sherman Street with a capacity of around 165 inmates. The inmate roster and census are updated daily Monday through Friday. Current arrest records are available to the general public. The database is maintained by the Jackson County Sheriff's Department and can be searched by name. Calling 507-847-4420 gives you the fastest direct answer about whether someone is in custody right now.

Jackson County also participates in VINELink at vinelink.com. This free service lets you search for current inmates by name and register for custody status change alerts. VINELink is available any time and covers jails across Minnesota, including the Jackson County facility. If you prefer not to call the jail, VINELink is a solid alternative for checking inmate status without cost.

The roster shows recent arrests maintained by the Jackson County Sheriff's Department and is updated on weekdays to reflect current bookings and inmate status changes.

How to Find Jackson County Recent Arrests

Several tools work for Jackson County. The jail roster database updates daily on weekdays. VINELink is free and available at all hours. The warrant list on the Municipal Court site shows active outstanding warrants. Calling 507-847-4420 gets you a live answer about current custody status right away.

For criminal case records, use the Minnesota Judicial Branch court search. Jackson County cases are filed with the Fifth Judicial District. Searching by name shows charges, case numbers, hearing dates, and all court activity. Court records are free and publicly accessible. They often show more about the result of an arrest than the jail roster alone, including whether charges were reduced or a case was resolved.

For a full criminal history, contact the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The BCA handles statewide background check requests. A fee and identifying information are required. The BCA report covers arrests, charges, and dispositions from all Minnesota agencies. The Minnesota Department of Corrections offender viewer shows state prison inmates, which may include those originally arrested in Jackson County.

Records requests submitted to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office are processed under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. The agency must respond within 10 business days of a written request. Include the full name, date of birth, and approximate date of arrest in your request.

Public Access to Jackson County Arrest Records

Under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.82, law enforcement agencies must release arrest and booking data to anyone who asks. This covers the arrested person's name, age, home city, date and place of arrest, charges filed, and arresting agency. No reason is required to make this request. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office follows these requirements for all public data requests.

Section 13.85 allows agencies to withhold active investigation data in limited cases. Juvenile records are not public. Medical and mental health data from booking is private. For standard adult arrest records in Jackson County, the law requires open access and agencies must respond to written requests within 10 business days. The full MGDPA text is at revisor.mn.gov.

Criminal History and Warrant Search in Jackson County

Jackson County maintains a public active warrant list through the Jackson County Municipal Court. The list is posted at jacksoncountymunicipalcourt.com/warrants/. It is organized alphabetically and shows each person's name, birth date, the date the warrant was issued, the case number, the offense level (Felony, Gross Misdemeanor, or Misdemeanor), and the charge description. Click on a name to see additional case details. Common warrant types include assault, DWI, theft, probation violation, and failure to appear.

The warrant list image below shows what this resource looks like in practice and confirms it is one of the more detailed public warrant lists available in southern Minnesota.

For a broader criminal history across Minnesota, contact the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The BCA keeps the statewide criminal history system. You can also search the Minnesota Predatory Offender Registry at por.state.mn.us for registered offenders connected to Jackson County. The Sheriff's Office at 507-847-4420 handles warrant service throughout the county and works with the H.E.A.T. Team on multi-agency enforcement.

The Jackson County Municipal Court maintains a public warrant list at jacksoncountymunicipalcourt.com/warrants/ showing active warrants with defendant names, birth dates, issue dates, case numbers, and offense level and charge descriptions.

The warrant list is alphabetical and covers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor warrants, making it one of the more accessible public warrant tools in southwestern Minnesota.

Cities in Jackson County

Jackson County includes the city of Jackson (the county seat) along with smaller communities such as Okabena, Wilder, Alpha, and Bergen. None of these cities reach the population threshold for a dedicated city arrests page on this site. All arrests in these communities are processed through the Jackson County Jail at 400 Sherman Street.

Nearby Counties

If the arrest you are looking for may have occurred in a neighboring county, check these resources.