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The Swift County Jail roster is the official starting point for checking whether someone is listed in custody in Swift County, Minnesota. The Sheriff’s Office provides an In Custody List through the county website, with booking and inmate identification information.
This guide explains how to search the roster, interpret booking records and mugshot information, verify charges through Minnesota courts, and contact the jail in Benson, Minnesota, about bail, visitation, calls, mail, commissary and release procedures.
Visit the county-linked custody report, find the person’s name, and review any available intake date, booking number, charges, photo and bail information. If the report is unavailable, use the Sheriff’s official website or call 320-843-3133.
The direct custody-report server may occasionally be slow or unavailable. The Sheriff’s page independently provides the official “In Custody List” link.
Official Swift County Jail Roster — Current Inmates
The Swift County Sheriff’s Office maintains the county jail and links directly to an In Custody List. This is the primary county source for people who may currently be detained at the facility.
County-linked jail custody report. Use it to locate a current inmate entry and review the available booking information.
Open official custody report →Official county department page with the In Custody List in its navigation and verified contact details.
Open sheriff department →What information can appear in the jail roster?
Depending on the current report format and each inmate record, the custody listing may display:
- Inmate’s name and identifying details.
- Age or sex.
- Booking or intake number.
- Booking or intake date.
- Listed criminal charges or statutory references.
- Bail or bond information, when available.
- A booking photograph, if the report includes one.
Is the Swift County roster updated in real time?
Do not assume every booking, release or court order appears instantly. The online report can lag behind intake processing, transfer decisions or court updates. For time-sensitive questions, call the Sheriff’s Office.
Does the roster show everyone ever arrested in Swift County?
No. A current in-custody list is not a complete historical arrest archive. A person who was released, cited without being jailed or transferred elsewhere may not appear.
Does a roster entry mean someone was convicted?
No. A person can be held while awaiting a court appearance, trial or other proceeding. A booking or criminal charge is not proof of guilt.
How to Search the Swift County Jail Roster by Name
Go to swiftcounty.gov/sheriff.
Find the link in the Sheriff’s navigation. You may also use the direct county-linked report.
Allow the custody page to load. The report is hosted on a separate county server and may not load immediately.
Use any built-in search controls or your browser’s Find in Page feature.
Review the full name, age, booking number, intake date and photograph if displayed.
These describe the reported custody record, not necessarily the final court outcome.
Use Minnesota Court Records Online for available public case information and hearings.
Call 320-843-3133 for custody, release or bond verification.
How do I search on a mobile phone?
Open the official custody page in Chrome, Safari or another browser. Use the browser’s Find in Page feature if no search field is available. On a narrow screen, rotate your device if the roster displays a wide table.
What if the official roster link does not load?
Return to the Sheriff’s website and select the current In Custody List link. If the report still fails, call the jail instead of relying on a copied roster from an unrelated website.
Swift County Jail Booking Records & Recent Arrests
A booking record documents the intake of a person into a detention facility. The jail roster can help identify a recent admission, but it is not a substitute for an arrest report or the court’s case history.
How to check a recent Swift County booking
Is the booking date always the arrest date?
No. The booking date normally reflects when the jail processed the person. The arrest may have occurred earlier.
Can I see every arrest made in Benson or Appleton?
No. Arrests by different law enforcement agencies do not always result in a current Swift County Jail booking. Municipal police records and county jail records are not interchangeable.
Can I find someone who was released last month?
A current custody list may no longer display a released person. Ask the records custodian about historical booking information and any applicable disclosure restrictions.
Swift County Jail Roster Fields Explained
| Field | Meaning | Important Caution |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Name recorded for the inmate. | Compare other identifiers. |
| MNI | Master Name Index identifier, if shown. | A system identifier is not a conviction record. |
| Age / Sex | Basic identification information. | Errors or similar identities are possible. |
| Booking Number | Identifier for a booking event. | Not necessarily the court case number. |
| Intake Date | Date of processing into custody. | May differ from arrest date. |
| Charges | Alleged or recorded offenses. | Charges may change or be dismissed. |
| Bail / Bond | Reported release-related financial information. | Verify current amount and holds before paying. |
| Photo | Booking image, if available. | Does not establish guilt. |
What is an MNI number?
An MNI, or Master Name Index number, is used to associate identifying information with records in a law enforcement or justice system. It should not be confused with a booking number or court file number.
Why might a charge be listed without a court outcome?
The roster records custody-related information. The court handles hearings, plea proceedings, trials, dismissals and judgments, which may be reflected in a separate system.
Why can the bail amount change?
Judicial orders, additional warrants, holds, new charges or other proceedings may change whether a person is eligible for release and the amount required.
Swift County Jail Mugshots & Booking Photos
A booking photograph, commonly called a mugshot, may appear in the Swift County in-custody reporting system when available. However, a public photo is not guaranteed for every person or every record.
How to look for an official booking photo
Are all Swift County booking photos publicly accessible?
No. Disclosure depends on the applicable Minnesota data practices rules and the nature of the record. Some images may be unavailable or withheld.
Does a mugshot prove a person committed a crime?
No. A booking photo reflects an identification process and does not establish a conviction.
Should I trust commercial mugshot websites?
Use caution. Commercial databases may contain outdated photos, incomplete records or misleading descriptions that do not reflect the current court outcome.
What If an Inmate Is Not Listed on the Swift County Jail Roster?
What to do next
Important: An empty search result is not proof that the person has no warrant, arrest record, pending case or other custody status.
Swift County Jail Bail, Bond & Release Payments
Bail and conditional release are controlled by the applicable court orders and Minnesota law. A bail amount shown on a roster may be incomplete or outdated by the time a payment is attempted.
Call 320-843-3133 and verify the person’s identity, current bail amount, payment location, accepted payment methods, and any other holds.
The official county Sheriff’s page does not publish a comprehensive current jail bail payment schedule or online bail payment vendor. Do not assume that an unrelated payment website is authorized.
Verify with Swift County Sheriff ↗How to check and post bail
Is a bond amount the same as the amount needed for release?
Not always. Court conditions and other legal holds may affect the required payment or release eligibility.
Can I pay bail through an online inmate deposit website?
Do not assume so. Commissary deposits and bail payments serve different purposes. Confirm an authorized bail payment process directly with the jail or court.
Does payment guarantee immediate release?
No. Additional warrants, holds or processing requirements can delay or prevent release.
Swift County Criminal Court Records & Hearing Dates
Swift County criminal cases are handled by Swift County District Court, part of Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District. Court records and jail custody records are separate: the jail maintains custody information, while the court maintains case filings, hearings and judgments.
Official statewide search for eligible public court cases, hearings, documents and judgments.
Open Minnesota court search →Official courthouse information, calendar, contact details and public-access assistance.
Open Swift County court →How to find a Swift County criminal case
Swift County District Court contact information
Benson, MN 56215
Court Administration: 320-843-2744
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, closed noon–1:00 PM.
Judicial District: Eighth Judicial District.
Verify courthouse details →Are Minnesota court records free?
MCRO provides free access to many public case details and available online documents. Certified copies and other court services may involve fees.
Can I view sealed or confidential cases?
Not through ordinary public access. Juvenile, sealed, expunged and other restricted records may be unavailable or only partially accessible.
Swift County Jail Visitation Hours & Visitor Rules
Family members and friends should contact the jail before planning an in-person visit. Swift County’s official Sheriff page does not provide a complete, confirmed current visitation timetable, so specific hours should not be treated as verified without checking with staff.
Facility: Swift County Jail, Benson, Minnesota.
Phone: 320-843-3133
Ask about: Visiting days, appointment requirements, visitor approval, identification, permitted belongings and visit duration.
Official Sheriff Contact ↗How to arrange a jail visit
Do I need an appointment?
Ask jail staff. Do not assume that arriving during an advertised visiting period guarantees admission.
Can children visit an inmate?
Age requirements and supervision rules must be confirmed with the jail before bringing a child.
Can visits be canceled?
Yes. Security needs, inmate eligibility, staffing and facility operations can affect visiting availability.
Swift County Jail Phone Calls, Video Visits & Messaging
Inmate phone and electronic communication services can depend on the jail’s current contract, inmate eligibility and available equipment. The official Swift County Sheriff page does not identify a complete current public rate schedule or a confirmed online video-visit booking link.
How to receive a call from an inmate
Can I call an inmate directly at the jail?
The Sheriff’s general contact number is not a personal incoming line for inmates. Ask staff about the available inmate telephone system.
Does Swift County Jail offer video visitation?
Ask the jail whether remote or onsite video visitation is currently offered and, if so, which provider and scheduling procedure apply.
Are inmate phone calls recorded?
Ordinary correctional facility calls may be monitored or recorded. Attorneys should use the facility’s approved confidential legal communication process.
Swift County Jail Commissary & Inmate Money Deposits
Commissary accounts may allow eligible inmates to purchase approved items. Deposit methods, account rules, transaction limits and service providers can change.
Because the official Sheriff’s page does not publish a complete verified commissary vendor and payment schedule, confirm the approved procedure before sending money.
How to add money to a Swift County inmate account
Can I mail cash or a personal check?
Do not mail cash, personal checks or money orders until jail staff confirms what is permitted and provides the correct payee and address.
Can commissary funds be used for bail?
Not automatically. Commissary deposits and bail payments are different transactions. Ask the jail about any authorized transfer or self-bail procedure.
What if a deposit is not credited?
Contact the confirmed payment provider and jail staff with the transaction receipt, inmate name and payment date.
Swift County Jail Inmate Mailing Address & Mail Rules
The Swift County Sheriff’s Office lists the Law Enforcement Center at 301 14th Street North, Suite 4, Benson, MN 56215. Before sending inmate mail, confirm whether correspondence is currently delivered there or processed through a separate mail-scanning provider.
301 14th Street North, Suite 4
Benson, MN 56215
Phone: 320-843-3133
This is the verified Sheriff’s Office address, not a guarantee that all personal inmate mail should be sent to this address.
How to send mail to a Swift County inmate
Can I send photographs?
Ask about current photograph size, quantity and content restrictions before mailing them.
Can I order books for an inmate?
Ask whether the facility accepts books and, if so, whether they must come directly from an approved retailer or publisher.
Can I send packages?
Do not send packages without explicit approval. Unapproved items may be rejected or returned.
Swift County Jail Inmate Property Release
Personal property held during booking and items retained as criminal evidence may be subject to different release rules. Do not assume a family member can collect belongings without inmate authorization or an official release process.
How to request inmate property
Can someone collect property after an inmate is transferred?
Ask the agency currently holding the property. Transfer of custody does not necessarily transfer all stored belongings.
Can evidence be released directly by jail staff?
Not necessarily. Evidentiary property may require authorization from investigators, prosecutors or a court.
Swift County Jail Release Dates & Custody Notifications
Release can depend on court orders, bail, warrants, sentence completion, transfers and administrative processing. An online custody record may change before or after a person is physically discharged.
How to verify a release
Can I register for release alerts?
VINELink provides custody information and notifications for participating jurisdictions. Check whether Swift County and the specific inmate record are supported before relying on alerts.
What if a release date changes?
Contact the jail or court for an explanation. A court order, hold or other legal event may affect the release process.
How to Request Swift County Jail, Arrest & Public Records
Swift County provides an official Data Requests page under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13. The county explains that members of the public may inspect public government data without charge and may request copies, for which fees can apply.
Use the county’s Data Requests page to obtain the current request policy and form. Some criminal investigation records, private data and other restricted materials may not be publicly available.
How to request an older jail or arrest record
Are public records free to inspect?
Swift County states that public government data may be inspected free of charge. Copies may involve allowable charges.
Can I request nonpublic investigation records?
You can ask about a record, but the county may withhold data protected by Minnesota law. Not every record created by law enforcement is publicly releasable.
Can I request a criminal background check from the jail?
A jail roster is not a complete criminal background check. For Minnesota public criminal history information, use the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s official Criminal History Search.
Swift County Jail Address, Phone Numbers & Map
Benson, MN 56215
Google Map — Swift County Law Enforcement Center, Benson
Get directions to Swift County Law Enforcement Center →
Swift County District Court
Benson, MN 56215
Phone: 320-843-2744
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, closed noon–1:00 PM.
Parking: The Minnesota Judicial Branch lists free parking lot and street parking.
Official courthouse information →Official Swift County Jail & Minnesota Inmate Search Resources
County-linked active custody report.
Open roster →Official agency information, custody-list link, contact numbers and jail responsibilities.
Open Sheriff →Public-data access policy and request forms.
Request records →Courthouse contact information, hours and court calendar.
Open district court →Official public case, hearing and document searches with access restrictions.
Search court records →Find eligible adults in Minnesota Department of Corrections jurisdiction.
Search DOC records →State public criminal history search, distinct from jail custody data.
Open BCA search →Federal inmate locator for individuals in federal custody.
Search federal inmates →Check custody notification availability for participating agencies.
Check notifications →Official county directory and public services.
Visit county website →Verification note: The Sheriff’s address, telephone numbers, jail responsibility and official In Custody List link are published by Swift County. The direct custody server could not be independently loaded during preparation, so current inmate entries and the live display format have not been verified. Court details and the important MCRO pending-criminal-case search limitation come from the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Specific visitation hours, mail-processing rules, commissary providers and payment methods should be confirmed directly with the jail.
Swift County Jail Roster — 10 Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I search the Swift County Jail roster in Minnesota?
Visit the official Swift County Sheriff’s website at swiftcounty.gov/sheriff and select In Custody List. Find the person’s name and compare available booking, intake, charge and identifying information. If the report does not load, call the Sheriff’s Office at 320-843-3133.
2. What is the Swift County Jail address and phone number?
The Swift County Sheriff’s Office and Law Enforcement Center are located at 301 14th Street North, Suite 4, Benson, MN 56215. The main telephone number is 320-843-3133.
3. Does the Swift County Jail roster show booking records and charges?
The county-linked custody report can provide booking-related details such as names, intake dates, booking identifiers and listed charges when available. The roster is intended for current custody information, not as a complete historical arrest archive or proof of conviction.
4. Can I see Swift County Jail mugshots online?
A booking photograph may appear in the official custody report when available, but photographs are not guaranteed for every record. If an image is unavailable, contact the Sheriff’s Office to ask whether the booking photograph can be released under Minnesota law.
5. How do I find someone missing from the Swift County Jail roster?
Try alternate name spellings and check the official roster again. The person may have been released, transferred, booked under another name or held elsewhere. You can also check Minnesota DOC records or call the Sheriff’s Office for custody verification.
6. How can I post bail for a Swift County Jail inmate?
Call 320-843-3133 to verify the current bail amount, eligibility, payment location, accepted methods and any additional holds. Do not send money through an unverified website or assume that a commissary deposit counts as bail.
7. What are the Swift County Jail visitation hours?
The official Sheriff’s page does not publish a complete confirmed current visitation schedule. Call the jail at 320-843-3133 to verify visiting days, hours, appointments, identification requirements and visitor restrictions before traveling.
8. How do I send money, mail or arrange phone calls for a Swift County inmate?
Contact the jail to confirm its current inmate account provider, approved deposit methods, telephone service and exact inmate mailing address. The verified Law Enforcement Center address is 301 14th Street North, Suite 4, Benson, MN 56215, but personal inmate mail may require a different address or processing service.
9. How do I find a Swift County inmate’s court case or hearing date?
Use Minnesota Court Records Online and the Swift County District Court website. MCRO does not return pending criminal cases in defendant-name searches when no conviction has been entered. For those cases, use a case number, citation number or attorney information, or call court administration at 320-843-2744.
10. How can I check an inmate’s release date or request older Swift County jail records?
Check the official In Custody List and contact the Sheriff’s Office for current release information. For older eligible government records, use Swift County’s official Data Requests page. VINELink may offer custody notifications for participating records, but availability should be verified.