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Duluth Jail Roster: Search Current Inmates, Recent Bookings & Mugshots
Looking for someone arrested in Duluth, Minnesota? Use the official St. Louis County Jail roster to check current custody information, booking dates, charges, bail, arresting agencies and available release details.
The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office maintains the county jail roster, with updates scheduled every hour.
Official Duluth Jail Roster and Inmate Search Links
The primary government source for Duluth jail custody information is the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. Its roster covers the county jail system rather than only people arrested by Duluth Police.
Current Jail Inmates
Access the active St. Louis County Jail roster, which is updated hourly. The listing may include custody location, admission date, bail and charge information.
View Current Roster ↗48-Hour Release Roster
Use the county’s dedicated release list to look for people reported as released during the previous 48 hours.
Find Release Roster ↗St. Louis County Jail
Find the jail’s visitation, bond, custody and inmate property information on the official Sheriff’s Office website.
Jail Information ↗Minnesota Court Records Online
Look up eligible court cases, public documents, hearings and case activity. Some pending criminal matters cannot be searched by defendant name.
Search Court Records ↗How to Search the Duluth Jail Roster by Name
You can use the official county website without paying a commercial records service. The current roster is generally presented as a report rather than a conventional search portal.
- Open the official county roster page. Go to the St. Louis County Jail Roster and read its public-data disclaimer.
- Select “View Roster.” The county link opens the latest available inmate report. Look for the report’s date and time near the beginning.
- Find the inmate’s last name. Browse the report or use your browser’s Find feature. In many PDF viewers, Ctrl+F on Windows or Command+F on Mac opens a text search.
- Check identifying information. Compare the complete name, age, booking date and other published fields. Do not rely on a matching name alone.
- Read custody and case details. Where present, note the listed jail location, booking number, arresting agency, bail, charges and projected release date.
- Confirm urgent details with the jail. Call 218-726-2345 for time-sensitive questions about custody, release, property or visitation.
How to Search on an iPhone or Android
Open the roster in Safari, Chrome or a compatible PDF viewer. Use the browser’s “Find in Page” or the PDF viewer’s search icon. Enter the surname first. If a mobile viewer fails to search or display the report properly, use a different PDF reader or the desktop version.
Remember that St. Louis County’s roster may show more than people arrested inside Duluth. Look for the arresting-agency field if you need a Duluth Police Department booking specifically.
St. Louis County Jail in Duluth: Address, Phone and Location
The St. Louis County Jail is the main county jail in Duluth. The Sheriff’s Office also oversees shorter-term lockup facilities in Hibbing and Virginia. Its published jail information describes a 197-bed facility in Duluth.
| Facility detail | Official information |
|---|---|
| Facility name | St. Louis County Jail |
| Street address | 4334 Haines Road, Duluth, MN 55811 |
| Jail telephone | 218-726-2345 |
| Duluth Sheriff’s Office | 218-726-2340 |
| Jail roster | Official Online Roster |
| Roster update schedule | Every hour |
| Release information | Separate 48-hour release roster |
| Visitation | Advance registration required for lobby kiosk visits |
St. Louis County Jail Map and Directions
The Haines Road address is for the jail, not necessarily the proper address for inmate correspondence. Use the jail’s separate official mail instructions before sending anything.
Are Duluth Police Arrests Listed Here?
People arrested by the Duluth Police Department who are admitted to the St. Louis County Jail system may appear on the county roster. The report includes arresting-agency information when available. It also covers qualifying jail admissions associated with other area law enforcement agencies.
Not every police encounter results in a jail booking. Someone who was cited and released without admission may not appear on the roster.
Duluth Jail Recent Bookings and Arrest Records
The St. Louis County roster is useful for identifying current inmates and the booking information associated with their custody. It is not a permanent archive of every Duluth arrest.
What Information Appears on the Jail Roster?
The county’s jail roster report may contain the following fields. Availability varies by entry.
| Record field | Meaning and how to use it |
|---|---|
| Full name | The identifying name displayed for the booked individual. |
| Age or date of birth | Details that can help distinguish people with similar names. |
| Booking date and time | When the jail recorded the admission. |
| Inmate or booking identifier | An agency reference number useful when contacting jail staff. |
| Custody location | The facility listed as housing the individual. |
| Arresting agency | May identify Duluth Police or another participating authority. |
| Charges | Offense descriptions or other legal reasons for detention. |
| Offense level | Such categories as felony, gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor. |
| Bail | A recorded amount or status where one has been established. |
| Projected release date | An anticipated date when available, not a guaranteed release. |
| Order type | May indicate a sentence, remand, hold or another custody order. |
How Soon After an Arrest Does a Name Appear?
The county says the roster is updated every hour, but that does not mean an arrest is visible within exactly one hour. A person may remain in the intake process and not appear until a booking number is assigned.
If you cannot find a newly arrested person, check the roster’s report timestamp and contact the jail if the matter is urgent. Avoid treating a missing entry as proof of release.
Duluth Police Booking vs. County Jail Admission
An arrest report and an inmate booking record are not identical. The police may document an arrest, while the county jail maintains records of custody and admission. For incident details, the law enforcement agency that investigated the event may be the appropriate source.
Historical booking reports, incident reports and arrest documentation may require a separate records request subject to Minnesota public-data law and applicable exemptions.
Duluth Jail Mugshots: How to Find Booking Photos
A booking mugshot is a photograph created during the jail intake process. Although some commercial websites advertise Duluth mugshot searches, the official St. Louis County jail roster should be your starting point for authoritative booking information.
The county’s public roster primarily presents text-based inmate and charge details. Do not assume every inmate record includes a publicly accessible photograph.
Steps to Look for a Duluth Booking Photo
- Open the St. Louis County official inmate roster.
- Identify the correct person using the complete name and booking details.
- Check whether the official inmate report or linked records include a photograph.
- If no photograph is available, review the Sheriff’s Office public-data request process.
- Ask the agency whether the specific record can lawfully be disclosed.
Can You Search Older Duluth Mugshots?
Possibly, depending on whether the agency retains the photograph and whether disclosure is permitted. A historical photograph may not be available through the current inmate roster.
For requests involving a prior booking, contact the agency holding the record. Provide an approximate date and enough identifying information for staff to locate the correct entry.
Duluth 48-Hour Jail Release Roster
The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office provides a separate 48-hour release roster. This is valuable when someone appeared in the jail earlier but has disappeared from the current-inmate listing.
Find Recently Released Inmates
Open the county jail roster page and select “View 48 hour Release Roster.” Check the report’s publication time before drawing conclusions from a result.
Open 48-Hour Release Search ↗What if Someone Is Not on Either Roster?
Several explanations are possible: the person may have been released earlier, transferred to another correctional facility, moved to a different custody system, or may not yet have appeared in the public report.
St. Louis County specifically notes that people can be transferred to other county jails because of housing capacity. The county advises contacting the receiving facility if the roster shows that someone is held elsewhere.
Is a Projected Release Date Guaranteed?
No. Court orders, pending charges, holds, sentence calculations and administrative factors can change release arrangements. Verify any important plans with jail staff.
Duluth Inmate Charges and Minnesota Court Case Search
A jail roster and a court record serve different purposes. The jail report describes custody and booking circumstances; the Minnesota Judicial Branch is the more appropriate source for public court case information.
How to Check a Duluth Criminal Case
- Locate the inmate’s booking details. Record the complete name and any case or charge identifiers shown in the roster.
- Open Minnesota Court Records Online. Visit the official MCRO public access page.
- Choose an appropriate search method. Available tools include Case Search, Document Search, Hearing Search and Judgment Search.
- Apply the relevant search criteria. A case number or citation number can be particularly important for a pending criminal matter.
- Check the court information. Review the register of actions, filings, hearing details and disposition when publicly available.
Jail Charge vs. Criminal Conviction
Being listed in the Duluth jail roster means that the record reflects a custody or booking status. It does not prove guilt. Charges may be amended, dismissed or resolved differently in court. Use official judicial records when assessing the final outcome.
Duluth Jail Bail, Bond and Custody Holds
Inmate roster entries may include a bail figure or indicate that no bail is currently listed. The precise legal and procedural meaning depends on the underlying court orders and custody status.
| Roster notation | What to check |
|---|---|
| Bail amount | Confirm the currently required payment or conditions directly with the jail or court. |
| No bail | Ask whether the notation reflects a court order, custody hold, sentence or another legal restriction. |
| Hold for another agency | Check whether another jurisdiction or corrections authority must approve release. |
| Remand | Review the court order governing continued custody. |
| Sentenced custody | Ask whether sentence calculations or additional holds affect the release date. |
For the latest payment rules and accepted methods, visit the county’s official jail information page and follow the Bail Bonds guidance.
Never transfer bond money to someone claiming to be a jail officer through an unsolicited phone call, text or social media message. Verify the procedure independently using the sheriff’s published telephone number.
St. Louis County Jail Visitation in Duluth
The Sheriff’s Office publishes lobby kiosk visitation hours and requires visitors to register through the designated Reliance service in advance.
| Day | Published lobby kiosk visiting hours |
|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. |
| Saturday–Sunday | 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. |
| Registration | Pre-register through Reliance 1–8 days before the visit. |
These are the county’s published lobby kiosk hours, not an assurance that every inmate is available at all listed times. Facility requirements, appointment availability and restrictions can change.
What to Check Before Visiting
- Whether the specific inmate is eligible for a scheduled visit
- Registration and booking confirmation requirements
- Required identification and visitor eligibility rules
- Cancellation, missed appointment and late arrival policies
- Rules for personal items, children and visitor conduct
- Whether the inmate has been moved to another facility
Confirm current arrangements with the jail before traveling to Haines Road.
How to Contact an Inmate: Calls, Messages and Mail
Inmate Telephone and Electronic Communication
The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office identifies Reliance Telephone as its provider for inmate phone, texting and related communication services.
The provider can help with setting up eligible accounts, funding communications and accessing available services. Costs and services may change, so verify pricing before adding funds.
Official Communication Contacts
Reliance Telephone: 800-896-3201
Inmate voicemail/message line: 218-409-8366
County guidance: St. Louis County Jail Communication
Mailing a Letter to a Duluth Jail Inmate
The county uses TextBehind for ordinary inmate correspondence. It provides this mailing format:
St. Louis County Jail, Minnesota
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
The LID can be located on the jail roster. This is a third-party mail processing address, not the physical jail address.
The Sheriff’s Office says not to send ordinary inmate mail directly to the jail. Legal mail and other special correspondence may be subject to separate rules. Check the current official communication page before sending mail, payments or documents.
Depositing Money for an Inmate
Use the county’s current Jail section and select the official inmate funds instructions. Confirm the inmate’s identification, approved deposit service, fees and posting time before making a payment.
Why Is Someone Missing From the Duluth Jail Roster?
A missing name can have multiple explanations and should not automatically be interpreted as release or proof that an arrest never happened.
| Possible reason | What to do |
|---|---|
| New booking | The inmate may still be in intake. Check the next update after a booking number is assigned. |
| Recent release | Open the official 48-hour release roster. |
| Transfer to another county | Check the listed housing location and contact the receiving jail. |
| Name variation | Use the correct surname or check for spelling and name-order differences. |
| Person in state prison | Search the Minnesota Department of Corrections official offender resources. |
| Federal custody | Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator when applicable. |
| Juvenile or restricted record | Ask the agency what information can lawfully be disclosed. |
| Old booking | Request eligible historical records from the proper custodian instead of using a current roster. |
Alternative Official Search Tools
Minnesota Department of Corrections — information and resources concerning state corrections custody.
Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator — search qualifying federal custody records.
VINELink — custody status and notifications where participating agencies provide data.
How to Request Older Duluth Arrest and Jail Records
If your research concerns a booking that is no longer on the current or recent-release roster, a records request may be more appropriate.
- Identify whether the record concerns a police incident, jail booking or court proceeding.
- Locate the government agency responsible for that specific record.
- Visit the Sheriff’s Office official website and find its public-data request resources.
- Supply the name, approximate date and any known report or booking reference.
- Describe the precise record needed and preferred delivery format.
- Review any disclosed fees, redactions or statutory restrictions.
Minnesota’s Government Data Practices Act governs many requests to