Windom Jail Roster: Inmate Search, Bookings & Mugshots

How to Search the Windom MN Jail Roster

Windom’s county jail publishes inmate information through the Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office. Unlike an interactive database, the county roster is provided as a PDF document.

Step-by-Step Inmate Lookup

1. Visit the official Cottonwood County Jail Roster page.
2. Open the linked Jail Roster PDF.
3. Check the report’s printed date, usually shown near the top.
4. Use your browser or PDF viewer’s Find function. On most desktop browsers, press Ctrl+F or Command+F.
5. Enter the inmate’s last name.
6. Review the matching name, booking date and reported charges.
7. Check any available holding agency, projected release or bail information.
8. Call 507-831-1375 if you require current custody confirmation.

Direct County-Hosted Roster PDF

The county has also published its roster at this PDF location:

Open Cottonwood County Jail Roster PDF

This link may display a historical snapshot or cached report. Always inspect its printed date. Do not interpret an old report as today’s custody list.

Windom MN Recent Bookings and Daily Jail Records

The Cottonwood County roster includes a booking-date column, allowing readers to identify when listed inmates were admitted to custody.

However, a jail roster represents the population in the report at the time it was generated. It does not necessarily include every arrest made that day.

How to Look for Today’s Bookings

1. Open the official county roster.
2. Check the date printed on the PDF.
3. Locate the Booking Date column.
4. Review entries with the date you are researching.
5. Compare the holding agency and charges for context.
6. If the report predates your search, call the jail for updated information.

Understanding the Booking Date

The booking date is when the detention facility processed an individual. An arrest can occur earlier than the booking date.

For example, an arrest late at night may be processed the following morning.

Requesting Historical Booking Records

If you need a record from a specific date, including someone no longer held in jail, ask the Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office about its records request procedure.

Provide the person’s name and an approximate date, and specify whether you need a booking entry, arrest report or another public record.

Windom Jail Mugshots, Charges and Bail Information

Cottonwood County’s published jail roster can include inmate booking photographs and other detention information.

How to Find an Inmate Mugshot

1. Open the county jail roster PDF.
2. Search the inmate’s surname.
3. Locate the matching record.
4. Look beside the person’s name for a photograph.
5. Confirm the record matches the correct individual.

Photographs and other details may not be available for every person. A mugshot or arrest allegation does not establish criminal guilt.

What Do the Charges Mean?

Charges are allegations or legal matters associated with an individual’s custody. They may be amended, dismissed or resolved through court proceedings.

To establish a case outcome, consult the appropriate court rather than treating the roster as a final judgment.

What If Someone Is Not on the Windom Jail Roster?

A missing name does not prove that someone was never arrested or booked.

• The county’s PDF may not have been updated yet.
• The person may have been released.
• The person may have been transferred.
• The record may use another legal name or spelling.
• Another jurisdiction may have custody.
• Some information may be restricted from public disclosure.

What to Do Next

1. Search the PDF using only the last name.
2. Check the printed date on the report.
3. Look for alternate spellings.
4. Call Cottonwood County Jail at 507-831-1375.
5. Ask whether the person is currently held, released or transferred, if that information can be provided.

Cottonwood County Jail Address, Phone and Directions

Windom Jail Location Map

Get directions to Cottonwood County Jail

Call before visiting for a bond, records request or inmate-related service to confirm the correct entrance and procedure.

Windom MN Jail Visitation Schedule and Rules

The Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office provides free video visitation from a kiosk at the Law Enforcement Center.

Official Published Visiting Hours

Important Visitation Requirements

• Visitors must sign up at least 24 hours in advance.
• Adult visitors must present valid government-issued photo identification.
• Family members must generally be at least 18 years old to visit independently.
• The jail permits inmates to request two non-family visitors.
• Minor children of inmates may be permitted when accompanied by an approved adult and providing a birth certificate.
• Visits are limited to 20 minutes per visitation day with an individual visitor.

How to Schedule a Video Visit

1. Confirm the inmate remains in Cottonwood County custody.
2. Visit the official Cottonwood County Jail page.
3. Select its Free Video Visitation Sign Up link.
4. Follow the Reliance Telephone registration process.
5. Choose an eligible available time.
6. Complete registration at least 24 hours ahead.
7. Bring approved identification for an on-site kiosk visit.

The county’s rules define immediate family as parents, siblings, spouses, children and grandparents. In-laws are not included in that definition.

Windom Jail Commissary and Inmate Money Deposits

The Cottonwood County Jail provides several methods for adding money to an inmate’s account.

Option 1: Deposit at the Jail Kiosk

1. Visit the Cottonwood County Law Enforcement Center.
2. Locate the inmate deposit kiosk.
3. Enter the inmate’s identifying information.
4. Verify the account details.
5. Deposit money using an accepted cash or credit card method.
6. Save your receipt.

Option 2: Deposit Money Online

1. Open the official county jail webpage.
2. Find the Inmate Funds section.
3. Select the JailATM deposit link.
4. Follow the account and facility selection instructions.
5. Confirm the inmate’s identity.
6. Review the amount and any fees.
7. Complete the transaction.

JailATM Official Website

Option 3: Mail a Money Order or Cashier’s Check

The county also permits money orders and cashier’s checks made payable to the inmate and mailed to the jail.

Personal checks are not accepted. Verify the current instructions before mailing payment.

Windom Jail Inmate Phone Calls and Mail

Calling or Leaving a Message for an Inmate

Jail employees do not take personal messages for inmates. The county provides a separate automated inmate messaging system.

Inmate message line: 507-407-2026

Messages submitted through this service are not confidential.

The county also publishes a collect-call setup number:

Collect calls: 1-800-896-3201

Phone cards can be purchased through Reliance Telephone. The county describes $10 phone cards and specifies that the jail phone system accepts its approved cards.

Video calling requires an invitation link sent from the inmate through the Reliance service.

How to Send Mail to Cottonwood County Jail

Official Mail Rules

• All inmate mail must arrive through the United States Postal Service.
• Incoming mail is subject to jail staff inspection.
• Inmates may purchase stamps and envelopes through the jail commissary.
• Visitors cannot leave stamps or envelopes for inmates.
• New books and religious materials require approval under the jail’s published procedures.

Check with the facility before sending unusual enclosures, books or packages.

Windom MN Jail Bail, Bond and Release Information

The county jail roster contains fields for bail amounts and projected release dates. These fields may be blank or subject to change.

How to Check Bail Information

1. Open the most recent official jail roster.
2. Search for the inmate’s name.
3. Review the Bail Amount column.
4. Contact the jail to verify whether the information remains valid.
5. Ask which court is handling the case.
6. Confirm payment instructions with the responsible court or authorized agency before paying.

Why Release Dates Can Change

Release may depend on court action, sentence calculations, outstanding warrants, agency holds, transfers or administrative processing.

A projected release date printed in a PDF is not a guarantee that the person will leave jail on that date.

For immediate questions, call 507-831-1375.

Windom Court Records and Victim Notifications

Cottonwood County District Court

The Cottonwood County District Court handles criminal, traffic, family, probate, juvenile and other proceedings filed within its jurisdiction.

How to Search for Court Case Information

1. Visit the Minnesota Judicial Branch website.
2. Open the public case records search service.
3. Search by the individual’s name or case number if available.
4. Review the county, case category and court details.
5. Contact court administration if certified records or clarification is required.

Jail records and court records are not interchangeable. A reported charge may change as the case proceeds.

Minnesota VINE Custody Notifications

Minnesota VINE provides custody information and notifications for eligible users, including notifications concerning release or transfer.

VINE phone: 1-877-MN-4-VINE

Visit VINELink

The Sheriff’s Office cautions that VINE notifications should not be the sole basis for personal safety decisions.

Windom MN Jail Roster: 10 Frequently Asked Questions

Official Windom Jail and Cottonwood County Resources

• Cottonwood County Jail Roster — official roster access.
• Cottonwood County Jail — visitation, deposits, phone calls and mail.
• Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office — official contacts and administration.
• Cottonwood County District Court — court information and contacts.
• JailATM — online inmate deposit service.
• Reliance Telephone — approved calling and visitation services.
• Minnesota VINELink — custody notification resources.