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The Rice County Jail roster is the official starting point for finding people currently held in the county jail in Faribault, Minnesota. The county-linked inmate list displays available booking photographs, names, booking dates and reported charges, with a name filter to narrow results.
This guide explains how to search the Rice County inmate roster, check recent bookings and mugshots, understand custody records, arrange visitation, send money and find court or release information using official resources.
Rice County Jail Roster: Official Search Links and Quick Facts
Search current custody records by entering part of an inmate’s last name.
Open inmate roster →Official jail information, contact details, visiting hours and approved inmate-service links.
Visit county jail page →Contact the jail about custody, bail, visitation and facility procedures.
507-332-6021 →Rice County Jail contact information
| Information | Verified Details |
|---|---|
| Facility | Rice County Jail |
| Operating Agency | Rice County Sheriff’s Office |
| County / State | Rice County, Minnesota |
| Current Facility | Rice County Public Safety Center |
| Physical Address | 50 East View Drive, Faribault, MN 55021 |
| Jail Phone | 507-332-6021 |
| Sheriff’s Office Phone | 507-334-4391 |
| Records Division | 507-332-6003 |
| Sheriff | Jesse Thomas |
| Jail Administrator | Stephanie Duhme |
| Facility Capacity | 76 beds |
| Current Facility Opened | November 2024 |
| Visiting Hours | Daily: 8–11 AM, 3–5 PM and 7–9 PM |
| Sheriff’s Administrative Hours | Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4:30 PM, excluding legal holidays |
| Current Roster | Rice County Inmate Roster |
Source: Rice County Jail and the Rice County Sheriff’s Office. Jail visiting hours and Sheriff’s administrative hours are different schedules.
How to Search the Rice County Jail Roster Online
Rice County provides a public inmate list through the roster website linked directly from its government jail page. The list displays a generated timestamp and a searchable table containing available booking information.
Step-by-step Rice County inmate search
Visit Rice County Inmate Roster. You can also reach it through the county’s jail website.
Read the date and time displayed above the list. This tells you when the roster page was generated.
Look for the field labeled Filter by Name.
Start with a few letters of the surname. The roster accepts partial-name filtering.
Compare the displayed names, including any suffixes or multiple surnames.
Check the Booked column to identify the date associated with the listed jail admission.
The roster displays reported charge descriptions and a front mugshot column where a booking image is available.
Call 507-332-6021 when you need current custody, bail, release or transfer confirmation.
How to search by an inmate’s last name
The roster is particularly useful when you know only part of a surname. For example, entering the first few letters can narrow the visible list without requiring an exact full-name match. If the inmate has a hyphenated surname, multiple last names or a suffix, try a shorter search term.
Can I search by booking number?
The publicly displayed roster emphasizes a name filter rather than a dedicated booking-number search. If you have a booking identifier but cannot locate the person, contact the jail and ask whether staff can use that identifier to check the record.
Can I browse all inmates without searching?
Yes. The official roster presents a list of current inmates. You can review the displayed entries without entering a name, although filtering is usually faster.
Can I use the Rice County inmate roster on my phone?
The roster can be opened in a mobile browser. If the table is difficult to navigate, try landscape orientation or the browser’s desktop-site option. You can also use a computer for a wider view of booking photographs and charges.
How often is the roster updated?
The roster displays its own generated date and time. Use that timestamp rather than assuming the page updates at a fixed interval. Booking, release and transfer information may change between roster generations.
Rice County Jail Bookings and Recent Arrest Records
The Rice County inmate list includes a Booked column showing the booking date associated with each displayed custody record. This helps distinguish recent jail admissions from people who have been in custody longer.
How to find recent Rice County jail bookings
Does Rice County publish a separate daily booking log?
The county-linked inmate list provides current custody information and booking dates. It should not be treated as a complete historical list of everyone arrested on a particular day, including people already released.
Can I search arrests from Faribault and Northfield?
People arrested by law-enforcement agencies serving Faribault, Northfield, Lonsdale, Dundas and other Rice County communities may appear if they are housed at Rice County Jail. However, an arrest within the county does not guarantee the person remains at this facility.
What does a booking date mean?
The booking date indicates when the person was entered into the jail’s booking process for the listed custody event. It may differ from the date of arrest, court filing or sentencing.
Does an arrest record mean a conviction?
No. Arrests and jail bookings are not criminal convictions. Charges may later be amended, dismissed or resolved through court proceedings.
Can I find older Rice County bookings?
The current jail list is primarily a custody resource. For an older booking or a person who is no longer listed, contact the Rice County Sheriff’s Records Division at 507-332-6003 to ask which agency maintains the record and how it can be requested.
Rice County Jail Mugshots and Booking Photos
The official Rice County roster includes a column labeled Front Mugshot. When a photograph is available, it appears alongside the inmate’s name, booking date and reported charges.
How to view a Rice County jail mugshot
Are all Rice County inmate mugshots available?
No. The roster may display a photograph for an inmate, but a booking image is not guaranteed for every record or every historical arrest.
Can I find a mugshot from a previous booking?
The current roster is not a permanent mugshot archive. Ask the Sheriff’s Records Division whether the requested historical photograph is retained and available under Minnesota law.
Why might a mugshot be missing?
Possible reasons include record restrictions, processing delays, technical issues or the person’s removal from the current custody list.
Can I download or share a Rice County booking photo?
Public visibility does not eliminate legal or ethical responsibilities. Confirm that the image matches the correct person and avoid presenting an arrest photograph as evidence of guilt.
Understanding Rice County Jail Roster Information
The public Rice County jail list is relatively straightforward: it displays the roster’s generated timestamp, a name filter, booking photographs, inmate names, booking dates and charge descriptions. It does not replace the complete jail file or the criminal court record.
| Roster Information | Meaning | What to Check Next |
|---|---|---|
| Roster Timestamp | Date and time the displayed inmate list was generated. | Refresh the list or call the jail if custody information is urgent. |
| Front Mugshot | Booking photograph when one is publicly displayed. | Compare with the name and booking date to avoid mistaken identity. |
| Inmate | Name recorded on the current jail roster. | Check alternate spellings and suffixes if searching for someone. |
| Booked | Date associated with the person’s listed jail admission. | Use the date to distinguish recent and older custody entries. |
| Charges | Offense descriptions or other detention-related entries. | Use Minnesota court records for filed charges and case outcomes. |
| Arrest of Adult | Roster wording associated with an adult arrest entry. | Do not interpret it as a conviction. |
| Hold for Another Agency | An entry indicating another agency may have a custody interest. | Ask the jail whether another hold affects release. |
| Probation Violation | A reported supervision-related allegation or detention basis. | Confirm the court case and any release restrictions. |
| Bond / Bail | Release conditions set through the legal process. | The roster does not provide every bail detail; call the jail or court. |
Why does the roster use abbreviated charge descriptions?
Jail systems often use standardized law-enforcement abbreviations. A shortened description may not provide the full statutory language or the final charge filed by a prosecutor.
What does “Hold for Another Agency” mean?
It generally indicates another authority may have an interest in the person’s custody. Ask jail staff which agency is involved and whether the hold prevents release.
Why can one inmate have several listed charges?
A person may be detained in connection with multiple allegations, warrants or cases. Each listed charge must be evaluated separately, and the roster does not establish a final disposition.
Where can I see the official criminal complaint?
Use the Minnesota Judicial Branch’s court-record system or contact Rice County District Court. Access to pending criminal matters is subject to important online-search restrictions explained later in this guide.
What to Do if an Inmate Is Missing From the Rice County Jail Roster
A recent arrest may not yet be reflected in the generated roster.
The person may have posted bail or otherwise been discharged.
The person may have moved to another jail, prison or agency.
Alternate surnames, spelling differences or suffixes can affect filtering.
An arrest in the area does not always result in custody at Rice County Jail.
Some information may be unavailable for public display.
Rice County inmate search troubleshooting
Rice County Jail vs. Minnesota Correctional Facility-Faribault
Operated by Rice County Sheriff’s Office.
Address: 50 East View Drive, Faribault, MN 55021
Phone: 507-332-6021
Use the county jail roster to search local current custody.
Operated by the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
Phone: 507-334-0700
Use Minnesota DOC resources for people held in the state prison system.
Rice County Jail Bail, Bond and Inmate Release
The current Rice County jail roster primarily shows custody, booking and charge information. It does not provide every detail necessary to determine whether someone can be released, what bail is required or whether another hold applies.
How to check an inmate’s bail in Rice County
Can I pay Rice County bail online?
Do not assume the county’s inmate commissary deposit website also processes bail. Confirm the current bail-payment procedure directly with the jail or responsible court.
Can I use a bail bond company?
A licensed bail bond provider may be an option when the court permits a surety bond. Confirm the court’s conditions and understand the bond provider’s fees and collateral requirements before signing.
Does paying bail guarantee immediate release?
No. Jail staff may need to complete administrative processing, and other warrants or custody holds can prevent release.
What if the inmate has a probation violation?
Probation-related detention may involve separate court orders or release conditions. Contact the jail, court or the person’s attorney to understand the situation.
Can a lawyer request a lower bail amount?
A defense attorney can advise on available motions, hearings and legal procedures. Only the court has authority to modify a judicial bail order.
Rice County Court Records, Criminal Cases and Hearing Dates
Rice County District Court is part of Minnesota’s Third Judicial District and handles criminal, traffic and other cases filed in the county. The court record is the correct source for formal complaints, case numbers, hearings, orders and dispositions.
218 N.W. Third Street
Faribault, MN 55021
Telephone: 507-497-7134
Fax: 507-332-6199
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4:30 PM
Judicial District: Third Judicial District
Official Rice County District Court →How to search Rice County criminal court records
Can I find a Rice County inmate’s next court date?
Use the court’s official case and hearing resources. If the case is not accessible online, call Rice County District Court at 507-497-7134.
Are Rice County court records free online?
MCRO provides free access to many public Minnesota district court records and downloadable documents. Some records are restricted, unavailable remotely or accessible only through the courthouse.
Can I obtain certified court documents?
Yes, where the record is eligible for release. Contact Rice County District Court for certified copies and the applicable fees. A document downloaded from MCRO is not automatically a certified copy.
How can an inmate request a public defender?
A defendant who qualifies for appointed counsel can ask the court about the public defender application process. Minnesota court resources recommend requesting counsel at the first court appearance, if not earlier.
Public Defender contact: 507-455-5887. Confirm eligibility and application procedures with the court.