Murray County Recent Arrests

Murray County recent arrests are handled by the Murray County Sheriff's Office at 3001 Maple Road in Slayton, which operates the county jail and maintains all booking records for this rural southwestern Minnesota county. Murray County does not have a public online roster, so contacting the Sheriff's Office directly or using statewide tools like VINELink is the most reliable way to search current arrest and inmate information.

Murray County Sheriff's Office

The Murray County Sheriff's Office at 3001 Maple Road in Slayton handles all county law enforcement, including patrol, investigations, civil process, and jail operations. The office is the single contact point for all law enforcement and records matters in Murray County. For recent arrest inquiries, custody checks, or written records requests, call 507-836-6168. Fax requests go to 507-836-6256. Emergency calls go to 911. The Sheriff's website at co.murray.mn.us/154/Sheriffs-Office has current contact details.

Because Murray County is a smaller rural county, the records process here is more straightforward. You reach out directly to the Sheriff's Office by phone or in person, describe what you are looking for, and staff will walk you through the process. If you can provide the full name of the person, their date of birth, and an approximate arrest date, that speeds things up. For jail questions, the same main number handles calls all day and night. Staff can confirm custody status and basic charge information at any hour.

The VINELink statewide inmate search covers Murray County and is the main free online tool for checking custody status and signing up for automated release notifications tied to Murray County recent arrests.

Minnesota law requires the Murray County Sheriff's Office to release standard adult arrest and booking data to anyone who asks. No reason is required and no connection to the case is needed to make a records request.

Murray County Jail and Recent Arrest Bookings

The Murray County Jail is operated by the Sheriff's Office in Slayton and holds both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. Murray County does not appear to maintain a publicly accessible online jail roster. To check whether someone is in custody, call the jail at 507-836-6168. Staff can confirm custody status, what charges are listed, and whether bail has been set. Call before visiting to confirm that the person is still housed at the Murray County facility and to get current visitation hours, as those can change.

VINELink at vinelink.com covers Murray County and is the best online alternative to calling. You can search by name and register for free custody change notifications. The notifications are sent by phone, email, or text, whichever you prefer, and are triggered automatically when an inmate's status changes. This is helpful when you need to track a release date without calling the jail repeatedly. VINELink is free and runs at any time of day.

For people convicted of felonies and sent to state prison following a Murray County arrest, the Minnesota Department of Corrections offender search at coms.doc.state.mn.us/publicviewer shows current status for anyone in state custody or on supervised release. New entries take a few days to appear after sentencing, so check back if the person was recently transferred.

How to Find Murray County Arrest Records

Phone is your most direct option for Murray County. Call 507-836-6168 and ask about custody status or request an arrest report. For written requests, you can fax to 507-836-6256 or mail your request to the Slayton address. Include the person's full name, date of birth, and approximate arrest date. Under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, the office must respond within 10 business days. No reason is required to make a request.

After an arrest in Murray County leads to criminal charges, the case is filed with the district court. The Minnesota Judicial Branch at mncourts.gov has a free public case search you can use to find those filings. Enter the person's name and you will see any criminal cases in Minnesota, including charges, court dates, and case status. The court record shows what happened after the booking but does not replace the original arrest report.

For full statewide criminal history beyond Murray County, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension handles those requests. The BCA at dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca provides records from all Minnesota agencies and is the most thorough source for long-term arrest and case history. The Predatory Offender Registry at por.state.mn.us covers registered sex offenders in Murray County and the surrounding region.

Note: Records requests to the Murray County Sheriff's Office are processed under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. The office has 10 business days to respond.

Public Access to Murray County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Murray County are public data under Minnesota law. Under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.82, law enforcement agencies must release booking and arrest data to anyone who asks. The data that must be provided includes the arrested person's name, age, home city, date of arrest, charges, and the arresting agency. No reason is needed. No connection to the case is required. This applies to the Murray County Sheriff's Office for all adult arrests processed through the county.

Some records are withheld. Data connected to an active investigation may be restricted if releasing it would harm the case or put someone at risk. Juvenile records are generally closed. Under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.85, certain law enforcement investigative data is protected and not subject to public release. For standard adult arrest records in Murray County, the default is open access. The Sheriff's Office must follow state data practices rules and respond to requests within 10 business days.

Criminal History and Warrant Information

To check whether someone has an active warrant in Murray County, start with the court case search at mncourts.gov. When a judge issues an arrest warrant, the court record reflects it. The warrant itself is not publicly posted, but the case record shows that one was issued. Law enforcement can access warrant data in real time through systems not available to the public. If you believe someone has an active warrant, call the Murray County Sheriff's Office for guidance on how to proceed.

For a broader criminal history search, contact the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The BCA maintains the statewide criminal history database and can provide reports covering all Minnesota counties, including Murray. You can also check the Minnesota Predatory Offender Registry at por.state.mn.us for registered offenders connected to Murray County. The state DOC offender search at coms.doc.state.mn.us covers anyone currently or previously in state prison after a Murray County conviction.

Cities in Murray County

All arrests in Murray County are processed through the county jail in Slayton. Slayton is the county seat and the largest city in the county. Other communities include Currie, Iona, and Fulda. None of the cities in Murray County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city arrests page on this site.

Nearby Counties

If the arrest you are searching for did not happen in Murray County, check the surrounding counties. Each has its own Sheriff's Office and jail.