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The Koochiching County Jail roster is published through the Koochiching County Sheriff’s Office in International Falls, Minnesota. The official roster is a PDF that displays available inmate booking information, including names, booking photographs, arrest dates, charges, bail information and release dates when reported.
Use the official resources below to check Koochiching County inmate custody, recent bookings, mugshots, court cases and jail contact information. The roster is a public-information resource, not a certified criminal-history report or proof of guilt.
Koochiching County Jail Roster: Official Search and Contact Information
Access the Sheriff’s public jail page and follow its official roster link.
Open county roster page →View the published list of inmates with available booking photos and arrest information.
Open roster PDF →Contact the Sheriff’s Office to confirm a person’s status or ask about jail services.
Official contact page →Koochiching County Jail quick facts
| Information | Official Details |
|---|---|
| Facility | Koochiching County Jail |
| County | Koochiching County, Minnesota |
| City | International Falls |
| Address | 715 4th Street, International Falls, MN 56649 |
| Sheriff’s Office / Non-Emergency Dispatch | 218-283-4416 |
| Jail Administrator | Carrie Geiss |
| Jail Administration Contact | 218-283-4416 through the county’s official jail page |
| Sheriff | Perryn Hedlund |
| Roster Format | Public PDF linked from the county website |
| District Court | Koochiching County District Court, Ninth Judicial District |
| Court Telephone | 218-283-1160 |
How to Search the Koochiching County Jail Roster Online
Unlike a typical searchable inmate database, Koochiching County’s official roster is distributed as a PDF document. You can open it on a phone or computer and search for an inmate’s name using the PDF viewer’s search function.
Step-by-step Koochiching County inmate search
Visit Koochiching County Jail on the county government website.
Look for the link labeled Koochiching County Jail Roster.
The link leads to a PDF hosted on parcelinfo.com. This is the destination linked by the county itself.
Look for the document’s printed date near the beginning of the roster. This helps you judge how recent the snapshot is.
On a desktop, press Ctrl+F or Command+F. On mobile, use the browser or PDF viewer’s Find/Search option.
Compare the name, age, arresting agency, arrest date and other available information.
The PDF may include a front mugshot, charges, bail field and release-date field.
Call the Sheriff’s Office at 218-283-4416 before relying on a record for travel, bond payment or legal decisions.
How to search the roster PDF on a mobile phone
Open the roster in Chrome or a PDF viewer, select the menu or magnifying-glass icon, and choose Find in document. Enter the person’s surname and move between matches.
Open the PDF in Safari or Files, locate the document search option, enter the inmate’s surname and review the matching entries.
Does the jail roster have a name search box?
The county’s published PDF does not function like a database with separate first-name and last-name filters. Instead, use the PDF viewer’s text search and visually inspect the results.
How often is the Koochiching County roster updated?
The county publishes roster snapshots, but its official jail page does not promise a particular daily update time. Read the Printed on date in the current PDF. If the document is old, contact the jail for updated custody information.
What if the PDF will not open?
Try opening the county jail page first and following its roster link. If your browser cannot display the PDF, download it and open it in a PDF reader. If the county-linked document is unavailable, call the Sheriff’s Office.
Koochiching County Jail Bookings, Arrest Dates and Charges
The official PDF includes booking-related information for people listed in the document. It is useful for identifying an arrest date, the arresting agency and the charges reported at the time the roster was generated.
How to check recent Koochiching County jail bookings
Does the roster include arrests made by International Falls Police?
The published roster includes an Arresting Agency field. Records may identify agencies such as International Falls Police or the Koochiching County Sheriff’s Office. The arresting agency and the jail holding a person are not necessarily the same organization.
Can I find a booking from several years ago?
The county’s public roster is not advertised as a searchable multi-year booking archive. For an older record, contact the Sheriff’s Office and ask about available booking records, retention rules and Minnesota public-data procedures.
Does an arrest mean charges were filed in court?
Not necessarily. A jail admission, reported arrest charge and formal court filing are different events. Use the Minnesota Judicial Branch’s court records to check whether a case was filed and what happened afterward.
Why might a person appear more than once in older records?
Separate arrests can produce separate booking records. Verify the arrest date and agency instead of assuming every record refers to the same custody event.
Koochiching County Jail Roster Fields Explained
The Sheriff’s roster PDF identifies several specific columns. The table below explains how to read them without confusing arrest allegations, bond conditions and final case outcomes.
| Roster Field | What It Shows | How to Use It |
|---|---|---|
| Front Mugshot | Booking photograph when included | Compare with other identifying details; a photograph does not prove guilt |
| Name | Name listed in the jail record | Search the surname and check the complete name |
| Age | Age recorded in the roster | Helps distinguish similar names |
| Arresting Agency | Agency associated with the arrest | Identifies where to ask about the original arrest report |
| Arrest Date/Time | Reported date and time of arrest | Compare with the event you are investigating |
| Charges | Reported offenses and possible Minnesota statute references | Use court records to confirm formal charges and dispositions |
| Bail | Bail information when displayed | Verify the current amount and payment rules with the jail or court |
| Release Date | Release information when available | A blank field does not establish a future release date |
What do Minnesota statute numbers mean?
Some charge descriptions include statutory citations, such as a numbered section of Minnesota law. These identify the legal provision associated with a reported charge. For current statutory text, use the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
What if the bail field is blank?
A blank field does not mean that a person can automatically leave custody without payment. The court may not have set bail, the amount may not be shown, or another legal hold may apply. Ask the jail for the current release conditions.
What if the release date is blank?
The roster may not display a scheduled or completed release date. Contact the jail if you need to confirm whether the person is still held.
Are charges on the roster convictions?
No. The Sheriff’s official notice expressly states that arrest information does not establish guilt. A court case may be dismissed, amended, resolved by plea, tried or otherwise disposed of.
Koochiching County Jail Mugshots and Booking Photos
Unlike many county inmate lists, the Koochiching County roster PDF includes a Front Mugshot column. Photographs are embedded alongside the available booking information, making the county’s official document a useful first source for checking whether a booking photo has been published.
How to find a Koochiching County booking photograph
Are all Koochiching County mugshots public?
The county’s published roster includes booking photographs, but not every image or historical record is necessarily available. Juvenile records and other legally restricted information are not subject to unrestricted disclosure.
Can I find an older mugshot?
The current PDF may not include a person who has already been released. Ask the Sheriff’s Office about the availability of older booking photographs and any applicable public-data request process.
Can I use a booking photograph to identify someone conclusively?
No. Compare multiple identifiers and confirm the relevant arrest or case details. A photograph alone is not a reliable basis for making accusations or employment, housing or legal decisions.
Does the roster show mugshots for juveniles?
The Sheriff’s Office states that distribution of juvenile custody information is restricted under Minnesota law. Do not expect juvenile booking photos to appear in the public roster.
Why an Inmate May Not Appear on the Koochiching County Jail Roster
The roster PDF may have been generated before the person’s booking.
The person may no longer be in the facility when a new PDF is generated.
A spelling difference, alias or PDF text-search limitation may prevent a match.
The person may be held in another county, state or federal facility.
Juvenile or protected custody information may not be publicly available.
The published document may not reflect a recent admission or release.
What to do when the roster does not show a name
Koochiching County Jail Bail, Bond and Release Procedures
The roster includes a bail column, but the displayed information should not be treated as a final payment instruction. Bail amounts and release conditions can change through court orders, and an inmate may have multiple cases or holds.
How to check bail or bond for a Koochiching County inmate
Can bail be paid online?
Do not assume that an online payment is accepted for a particular Koochiching County case. Ask the jail or District Court which payment methods are authorized.
What if a bail amount is not shown?
Contact the jail or court. A missing amount may reflect a pending court decision, incomplete roster data or a type of custody that cannot be resolved through an ordinary bond payment.
Does paying bail guarantee immediate release?
No. Release processing takes time, and other legal holds may remain active.
Can I use a bail bondsman?
Ask the court or jail whether a bond is permitted for the particular case and what requirements apply. Do not assume every bail order allows a commercial surety.
Koochiching County Jail Visitation: Hours, Identification and Rules
The county has published an inmate handbook describing visitation procedures. However, that handbook was updated in 2018, before the county’s new jail facilities opened in 2026. Its schedule should therefore be treated as historical guidance, not confirmed current visiting hours.
Previously published visitation schedule — verify before use
| Day | 2018 Handbook Schedule | Current Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Male inmates: 1:00–3:00 PM; female inmates: 3:00–4:00 PM | Not verified for the new jail |
| Thursday | Male inmates: 1:00–3:00 PM; female inmates: 3:00–4:00 PM | Not verified for the new jail |
| Sunday | Male inmates: 1:00–3:00 PM; female inmates: 3:00–4:00 PM | Not verified for the new jail |
| Other days | Not listed as regular social visiting days | Ask jail staff for current arrangements |
Historical source: Koochiching County Jail Inmate Handbook, updated September 2018. The schedule is not presented as current.
How to arrange a visit at Koochiching County Jail
Do visitors need photo identification?
The 2018 county handbook required picture identification. Confirm the current identification requirements when arranging a visit.
Can children visit an inmate?
The older handbook permitted children visiting a parent under certain supervision conditions. Ask the jail for the current rules concerning minors, guardians and required documentation.
Are visits contact or non-contact?
The historical county handbook described non-contact social visits. The current arrangement at the new facility should be confirmed directly.
Can an attorney visit an inmate?
Attorneys should contact jail administration for professional visitation and confidential communication procedures. Professional visits may follow different rules from social visits.
Is remote video visitation available?
Current remote-video availability and the approved provider could not be confirmed from the county’s public jail page. Ask staff before creating an account or paying a third-party service.
Koochiching County Jail Inmate Phone Calls and Text Messaging
The county’s older inmate handbook identifies Reliance Telephone as a provider through which family members could purchase inmate telephone minutes. It also describes inmate texting devices. Because the county opened new jail facilities in 2026, confirm whether the same provider and services remain in use.
Ask which inmate calling, texting and video communication services are currently authorized.
Call 218-283-4416 →Reliance Telephone is named in the county’s 2018 inmate handbook. Current use has not been independently confirmed.
Reliance Telephone website →How to arrange inmate phone communication
Can I call an inmate directly?
The older handbook states that inmates cannot receive ordinary incoming telephone calls. Confirm current communication procedures with the jail.
Are calls monitored?
The 2018 handbook describes monitoring of inmate calls and text messages. Do not assume ordinary personal communications are confidential. Attorneys should use the facility’s approved privileged communication arrangements.
Can I leave an emergency message?
The historical handbook describes a limited process for legitimate emergencies. Call the jail to ask whether staff can assist with an urgent family message.
How do I avoid paying the wrong phone provider?
Confirm the vendor directly with the Sheriff’s Office before entering payment information. A third-party jail directory may list a service that is no longer active.
Koochiching County Jail Commissary and Inmate Money Deposits
Inmates may have access to approved commissary or canteen purchases under jail rules. The county’s historical handbook discusses a canteen system, but it does not establish the current online deposit provider, deposit fees or spending limits at the new jail.
How to send money to a Koochiching County inmate
Can I send cash to an inmate?
Do not send currency through the mail or bring cash to the facility without confirming the current acceptance policy.
Can I order commissary packages?
Ask whether the jail has an approved package or commissary ordering system. Packages purchased from unauthorized retailers may be rejected.
How much can an inmate spend?
Spending limits may depend on facility policy and inmate eligibility. The older handbook’s amounts should not be assumed to apply at the new facility.
Can commissary money be refunded after release?
Refunds depend on the jail’s inmate-account procedures and any service-provider terms. Confirm with jail administration.
Koochiching County Jail Inmate Mail and Correspondence
The county’s 2018 inmate handbook identifies 715 4th Street, International Falls, MN 56649 as an inmate-mail return address and explains correspondence restrictions. Because mail-processing arrangements can change when a facility opens or changes service providers, confirm the current mailing address before posting a letter.
International Falls, MN 56649
This is the county’s official facility address. It is also listed in the historical inmate handbook, but the current address and format for incoming personal mail should be verified with jail staff.
Official jail contact page →How to send a letter to a Koochiching County inmate
Can I send photographs in a letter?
The older inmate handbook discusses personal photographs, but that does not establish the current policy for mailed photos. Confirm acceptable quantities, formats and delivery methods.
Can I send books or packages?
The historical handbook warned against sending packages and mail-order merchandise. Ask the jail whether any publisher-direct book or approved package program is currently available.
Is legal mail treated differently?
Legal correspondence generally requires special handling to protect privileged communication. Attorneys should confirm the current legal-mail procedure with the facility.
What if a letter is returned?
Verify the address, inmate name, custody status and prohibited-item rules. If the facility has changed mail-processing vendors, the old address may no longer be appropriate.
Koochiching County Jail Inmate Property Release
Personal belongings collected during booking may be stored by the jail or another law-enforcement agency. A family member should not assume property can be collected without authorization.
How to request an inmate’s property
Can someone else collect inmate property?
Ask jail staff about the authorization process. The facility may require the inmate’s approval and identification from the recipient.
What about property seized as evidence?
Evidence may be controlled by an investigating agency or court order. It is not necessarily available through ordinary jail property release.
Can I collect belongings after an inmate transfers?
Ask which agency currently holds the property. Items may remain with the original booking facility or be transferred according to agency policy.
Koochiching County District Court Case Search and Hearing Dates
To verify filed charges, hearing dates and case outcomes, use the Minnesota Judicial Branch rather than relying only on the jail roster. Koochiching County District Court belongs to Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District and handles criminal, traffic, civil, family, probate and other district court matters.
International Falls, MN 56649
Phone: 218-283-1160
Fax: 218-283-1162
Judicial District: Ninth
Business hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, excluding court holidays.
Parking: Free surface parking and on-street parking are available.
How to find a Koochiching County criminal court case
How to check the Koochiching County court calendar
Open the official Koochiching County District Court page and locate its weekly public court calendar. The Judicial Branch states that the calendar is posted at 7:00 AM each business day and updated hourly throughout the day. It does not include all confidential or restricted matters.
Why might a pending criminal case not appear by name?
MCRO limits defendant-name searches for certain pending criminal, traffic and petty misdemeanor cases without a conviction. A case number or another permitted search method may be necessary.
Does MCRO show convictions?
Publicly accessible case records may show dispositions and judgments. Not every court record is available online, and access restrictions apply.
How can I obtain certified court records?
Contact Koochiching County Court Administration at 218-283-1160. Online MCRO displays are not certified court documents.
Does the jail roster show the next hearing?
The roster’s primary purpose is custody and booking information. Use the court calendar or Court Administration to verify hearings.
Koochiching County Jail Release Alerts and VINELink
For custody notification services, check VINELink, the public portal for participating victim-information and notification programs. Availability depends on the relevant Minnesota service and the record.
How to check release-notification options
Can I see an expected release date in the roster?
The county PDF includes a Release Date column, but the field may be blank. Do not treat a blank or older entry as a confirmed future release date.
Will VINELink always notify me before someone is released?
No notification service should be treated as infallible. Eligibility, coverage and delivery can vary. Contact the Sheriff’s Office for time-sensitive confirmation.
What if a person is transferred?
A transfer may change which agency maintains custody. Ask the jail about the receiving facility and use that agency’s official locator when available.
Koochiching County Jail Records Requests and Older Arrest Information
If a record is not available in the current PDF, contact the Sheriff’s Office to ask whether it maintains the requested information and how to submit a Minnesota public-data request. The county publishes a Data Practices Manual in its Resources & Information section.
International Falls, MN 56649
Phone: 218-283-4416
Official office page →Review county information about records and data access before making a request.
County resources →How to request a historical booking or arrest record
Can I obtain an old mugshot?
Ask whether the Sheriff’s Office retains the requested booking photograph and whether it is available for public release.
Can I request an arrest report from International Falls Police?
If International Falls Police created the original report, the city police department may be the appropriate records custodian. Confirm with the relevant agency.
Are juvenile records available?
Juvenile custody information is restricted by Minnesota law. The Sheriff’s Office determines whether any requested information may lawfully be disclosed.
How much does a records request cost?
Fees depend on the document, requested format and applicable law. Ask the agency for the current fee schedule rather than relying on a third-party estimate.
Koochiching County Jail Location and International Falls Map
International Falls, MN 56649
Non-emergency: 218-283-4416
Emergency: 911
Get jail directions →International Falls, MN 56649
Phone: 218-283-1160
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, excluding holidays.
Get courthouse directions →Koochiching County Jail — Interactive Map
Koochiching County Courthouse — Interactive Map
Koochiching County Inmate Search Checklist
Official Koochiching County Jail and Minnesota Resources
Official Sheriff’s Office jail information, public-data notice and roster link.
County jail page →County-linked inmate listing with available mugshots, names, charges, bail and release fields.
View roster →Sheriff’s Office contact information and non-emergency dispatch telephone.
Sheriff’s Office →Find Sheriff’s Office and jail administration contact details.
Staff directory →County-published handbook updated in 2018. Do not assume its operational rules remain current.
Read handbook PDF →Official county resources and Data Practices Manual.
Records resources →Official court location, hours, telephone and public hearing calendar.
District Court →Search publicly accessible district court cases and available documents.
MCRO Case Search →Look up Minnesota laws and statute citations appearing in charge descriptions.
Minnesota statutes →Check eligible records of people under state correctional jurisdiction.
State offender search →Search participating custody information and eligible notification services.
VINELink →Search eligible federal inmate records when federal custody is suspected.
Federal inmate locator →Research and accuracy note: The county jail page, county-linked roster PDF, Sheriff’s Office contacts, county inmate handbook and Minnesota Judicial Branch resources were used for this guide. The 2018 handbook is clearly distinguished from current operating procedures because the county opened new jail facilities in 2026. Unconfirmed current visitation hours, mail-processing arrangements, deposit providers and fees are intentionally not presented as verified facts.
Koochiching County Jail Roster: 10 Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I search the Koochiching County Jail roster?
Visit the official Koochiching County Jail page at koochiching.gov/183/Jail and select the Koochiching County Jail Roster link. The roster opens as a PDF. Use your browser or PDF viewer’s search feature to find a person’s name, then compare the age, arrest date and other details.
2. Where can I find Koochiching County Jail mugshots?
The county-linked roster PDF includes a Front Mugshot column with booking photographs when available. Open the PDF, locate the person’s name and inspect the corresponding row. Not every historical or restricted photograph is necessarily available online.
3. What is the Koochiching County Jail address and phone number?
The Koochiching County Jail and Sheriff’s Office are associated with 715 4th Street, International Falls, MN 56649. The official Sheriff’s Office non-emergency telephone number is 218-283-4416.
4. How often is the Koochiching County Jail roster updated?
The county publishes a roster PDF but does not guarantee a specific daily update time on its public jail page. Check the Printed on date in the current document and call the Sheriff’s Office if you need immediate custody confirmation.
5. Why is someone missing from the Koochiching County inmate roster?
The person may have been recently booked, released, transferred, listed under a different spelling or held in another facility. The roster PDF may also be outdated. Search the full document and contact the Sheriff’s Office at 218-283-4416 if the result remains unclear.
6. What are the Koochiching County Jail visiting hours?
The county’s 2018 inmate handbook listed Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday visiting periods, but those hours have not been confirmed for the new jail facilities opened in 2026. Call 218-283-4416 for the current visiting schedule, identification requirements and appointment procedures.
7. How do I send money, mail or make calls to a Koochiching County inmate?
Contact the Sheriff’s Office to confirm the current approved deposit provider, inmate-mail address and phone service. The county’s older handbook mentioned Reliance Telephone and the 715 4th Street mail address, but these arrangements should be verified for the new facility before paying or mailing anything.
8. Does the Koochiching County Jail roster show charges, bail and release dates?
The official PDF includes columns for charges, bail and release date. Some fields may be blank or outdated. Verify current bond requirements with the jail or court, and use Minnesota Court Records Online to check publicly accessible filed cases and dispositions.
9. How can I find a Koochiching County inmate’s court date?
Use Minnesota Court Records Online or the official Koochiching County District Court page, which provides a public court calendar. Court Administration can be reached at 218-283-1160. Some confidential or restricted cases do not appear on the public calendar.
10. How can I request older jail records or receive release notifications?
Contact the Koochiching County Sheriff’s Office at 218-283-4416 to ask about older booking records and Minnesota public-data request procedures. For eligible custody notifications, check VINELink and select Minnesota. Confirm urgent release or transfer information directly with the jail.