Sherburne County Recent Arrests

Sherburne County recent arrests are processed at the Sherburne County Jail and managed by the Sheriff's Office in Elk River. The county sits northwest of the Twin Cities metro area and has grown steadily in population over the past decade. Arrest records are public under Minnesota law, and you can search inmate data through VINELink or contact the jail directly at 763-765-4600. This page explains how to find current booking information, request copies of arrest reports, and use the court system to track criminal cases that follow a Sherburne County arrest.

Sherburne County Sheriff's Office

The Sherburne County Sheriff's Office is at 13880 Business Center Drive NW in Elk River. The main phone is 763-765-3500. A toll-free number is also available at 800-433-5245. The jail phone is 763-765-4600. The Sheriff's Office serves the full county, which sits between Anoka County to the east and Stearns County to the west, with Wright County to the south.

The office handles all law enforcement functions for the county, including patrol, investigations, water patrol, civil process, and jail operations. The department serves a growing suburban population that has expanded significantly as the Twin Cities metro has pushed outward. The Records Division handles public records requests for arrest data and incident reports.

The Sherburne County Sheriff's Office in Elk River handles all recent arrests and jail bookings for Sherburne County, serving as the main contact point for public records requests and inmate information.

Contact the Records Division at the Sheriff's Office to request copies of arrest reports or incident reports tied to a Sherburne County booking.

Sherburne County Jail Roster

The Sherburne County Jail is operated by the Sheriff's Office. It houses both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. The jail uses HomeWAV video visitation for inmate calls and visits, which friends and family can access by creating an account on the HomeWAV platform. This system lets you make voice and video calls without visiting the jail in person.

For current inmate information, VINELink is the best free online option. You can search by name or offender ID and see current custody status. VINELink also allows you to register for alerts if a person's custody status changes, including release or transfer. This is a helpful tool for anyone tracking a recent Sherburne County arrest without needing to call the jail each day. Call 763-765-4600 if you need to speak directly with jail staff.

The jail processes bookings for all arrests made by the Sheriff's patrol division and all city police departments operating within Sherburne County. That includes agencies in Elk River, Big Lake, Becker, and other communities. All adult arrest data from these agencies flows through the jail booking system and is subject to public disclosure under Minnesota law.

Searching for Sherburne County Arrest Records

To look up recent arrests in Sherburne County, start with VINELink for anyone currently in custody. For court cases that followed an arrest, the Minnesota Judicial Branch at mncourts.gov shows case filings, charges, and hearing dates for Sherburne County District Court. Search by name to find cases tied to a specific arrest.

For arrest reports and detailed records, contact the Sheriff's Office Records Division directly. Under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.82, law enforcement agencies must release arrest and booking data to anyone who requests it. Basic data includes the person's name, date of birth, address, date of arrest, charges, and the arresting agency. You do not need to state a reason for your request, and you do not need to be involved in the case.

If you need a broader criminal history tied to a Sherburne County case, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension at dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca handles statewide background check requests. This pulls records from all Minnesota law enforcement agencies and is a more complete resource than individual county data alone.

Minnesota Law and Sherburne County Arrest Data

Minnesota's Government Data Practices Act governs how arrest records are released in Sherburne County. Under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.82, arrest and booking data is public. Under Section 13.85, certain criminal justice data related to case outcomes and history may also be accessible. The Sherburne County Sheriff's Office follows these rules for all data requests it receives.

Some records are withheld. Juvenile booking data is not public. Active investigation data may be restricted if release would jeopardize the investigation. In most cases involving adult arrests, the default is public access. Requests should be made in writing to the Records Division for fastest processing.

Nearby Counties

Sherburne County shares borders with several other Minnesota counties. Check these resources if you need records from a neighboring area.