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The Blue Earth County Jail roster is an official public custody list for people received by, currently held in, or very recently released from the county jail in Mankato, Minnesota. The roster displays inmate names, booking dates, recorded charges, case numbers and other available custody information.
The facility is located inside the Blue Earth County Justice Center at 401 Carver Road. Use the official jail roster for inmate information and contact jail staff when a recent booking, transfer or release needs confirmation.
Blue Earth County Jail Roster: Official Active Inmate Search
Mankato, MN 56001
What does the official jail roster include?
The Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office publishes a roster of individuals who may have been received into custody, remain in custody or have very recently been released. Its public roster is published in accordance with Minnesota Statute 641.05.
The report can include the following information:
Is the Blue Earth County roster updated?
Yes. The official roster report displays a Last Updated timestamp near the top of the page. Read that timestamp before relying on the information because jail custody can change throughout the day.
Is the roster a complete arrest-history database?
No. It is a county jail custody report, not a comprehensive database of all arrests, convictions or criminal cases. Some people may never be booked into this facility, and older bookings may no longer appear on the active roster.
Does the roster include recently released inmates?
The county states that the public roster may include people who were very recently released. A person’s appearance on the report does not by itself establish that the person remains physically in jail.
How to Search the Blue Earth County Jail Roster by Name
Unlike jail systems with separate first-name and last-name search boxes, Blue Earth County provides a public roster webpage. The county recommends searching the page using your browser’s built-in Find feature.
Look for the Last Updated date and time at the top of the roster.
On Windows, press Ctrl + F. On Mac, press Command + F. On a phone, use Find in Page from the browser menu.
Start with the person’s last name instead of the entire name.
Review each occurrence, especially when multiple people have the same surname.
Check the name, age, booking date and time, arresting agency, case number and charges shown.
Do not interpret a charge status such as Bail Set as proof of a release or a conviction.
Call the jail at 507-304-4830 when you need clarification about a current booking or possible release.
How do I search on an Android phone?
Open the roster in Chrome, tap the browser’s three-dot menu, choose Find in page, and enter the surname. Use the navigation arrows to review matching entries.
How do I search on an iPhone?
Open the roster in Safari, access the page menu and select Find in Page or Find on Page, depending on your iOS version. Enter the surname and navigate through matches.
Can I search by first name?
Yes. Browser Find searches visible page text. A surname is generally more useful because the report displays names in a surname-first format.
Can I search by booking number?
The official public roster is presented as a webpage rather than a dedicated booking-number search form. If you have a booking identifier, ask the jail whether staff can use it to clarify the correct record.
What if two inmates have the same name?
Compare the available age, booking date, case number and arresting agency. Do not identify someone solely by a shared name.
Blue Earth County Jail Daily Bookings & Recent Arrest Records
The official report includes a Date and Time of Booking for listed inmates. You can use that field to identify recent admissions, but the public page is primarily a custody roster rather than a complete daily arrest log.
How to identify a recent booking
Can I see everyone booked today?
The active roster shows booking dates for people included in the report. However, it should not be treated as a guaranteed list of every arrest or every booking from today. People who have already been released or are still in intake may be missing.
Can I see yesterday’s bookings?
You can review booking dates on the current report. If a person was booked yesterday and is no longer listed, contact the appropriate records custodian about the availability of historical booking information.
How long before a new booking appears?
The county expressly warns that people in intake may not appear until 24 hours after they have been assigned a booking number. This is a publication-delay warning, not a guarantee that every booking will appear at exactly 24 hours.
Does a booking date mean the date of arrest?
Not necessarily. Booking is the jail intake process, which may occur after the arrest. The arrest date and booking date can differ.
Can I see booking mugshots?
The official text-based roster emphasizes names, booking information and charges. Do not assume a photograph is publicly available for every listed person. For an official photograph or booking record, ask the responsible agency about its records-request process and any applicable restrictions.
Blue Earth County Jail Roster Fields Explained
| Roster field | Meaning | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Inmate Name | Name listed for the person in custody or recently released | Compare age and other identifiers when names are similar. |
| Age | Age reported in the roster | Useful for distinguishing people with similar names. |
| Date and Time of Booking | When the jail recorded the admission | Not necessarily the arrest time. |
| Arresting Agency | Law enforcement agency associated with the charge | May be different from the jail operator. |
| Case Number | Case identifier shown in the report | Use it when contacting the appropriate court or agency. |
| Charges | Recorded offense allegations | Check the court record for current filed charges. |
| Status | Status associated with the listed charge or custody matter | Does not independently establish final case disposition. |
| Projected Release Date | Expected release information, when supplied | May be blank or change because of court orders or holds. |
What does Bail Set mean?
It indicates a bail-related status associated with the recorded charge. It does not guarantee that a person is eligible for immediate release or that all holds have been resolved.
What if the projected release date is blank?
A blank field should not be interpreted as a permanent detention order or as proof that release is imminent. The date may be unavailable or undetermined.
Why can one inmate have several charges?
A person may have multiple allegations, cases or holds. The roster may display separate charge entries under the same booking.
Does the arresting agency control the jail?
No. An arresting agency, such as a city police department, may deliver a person to the county jail. The county Sheriff’s Office is responsible for the jail’s operation.
What if an Inmate Is Not on the Blue Earth County Jail Roster?
Try these troubleshooting steps
Where can I search Minnesota state prison inmates?
Use the Minnesota Department of Corrections official offender information resources. State prison custody is different from Blue Earth County Jail custody.
Where can I search federal inmates?
Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator.
Should I use an unofficial inmate-search website?
Use the county-hosted roster first. Third-party sites may display outdated information, charge for access or combine records from different counties.
How to Confirm Current Custody at the Mankato Jail
The roster is a useful starting point, but its content can lag behind booking, release and transfer events.
Information to prepare before calling
What should I ask jail staff?
Ask whether the person is currently housed at the facility, whether public visiting procedures apply and which office handles the information you need. Staff may not be able to disclose confidential or restricted details.
Can I confirm a transfer?
Ask the jail whether the person’s current location is public information. If the person moved into state custody, use the Minnesota Department of Corrections resources.
What if the matter is urgent?
For a genuine emergency, call 911. For non-emergency law-enforcement assistance, Blue Earth County lists dispatch at 507-304-4863. Do not use a jail roster as an emergency notification system.
Blue Earth County Jail Visitation: On-Site & Remote Hours
Blue Earth County publishes separate hours for remote video visitation and on-site visitation. Visits are permitted only during an inmate’s scheduled time out of the cell, and jail unit lockdown schedules take priority.
Remote video visitation hours
On-site visitation schedule
| Day | Published on-site visiting hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 p.m.–8:50 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 12:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 6:00 p.m.–8:50 p.m. |
| Thursday | No on-site visiting hours listed |
| Friday | 12:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | 6:00 p.m.–8:50 p.m. |
| Sunday | 12:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.–8:50 p.m. |
How to prepare for an inmate visit
Are remote and on-site visiting hours the same?
No. Remote visits have daily morning, afternoon and evening windows. On-site visits follow the separate day-by-day schedule above.
Can I visit an inmate at any time during the published hours?
Not necessarily. The county states that visits occur only when the inmate is scheduled to be out of the cell. Lockdown and facility procedures may end or prevent a visit.
Can a visit be suspended?
Yes. The county warns that violations of visitation rules can result in a visit being stopped and visiting privileges suspended.
Is Thursday an on-site visiting day?
No on-site visiting hours are listed for Thursday in the county’s published schedule. Remote visiting hours are listed for every day, subject to the inmate’s availability.
Blue Earth County Jail Inmate Phone Calls & Voice Messages
Blue Earth County identifies Reliance Telephone for prepaid collect-call accounts and inmate phone cards.
How to set up inmate phone communication
Can I leave a voice message for an inmate?
Yes. The county publishes a voice-message line at 507-414-8640. Call and follow the recorded prompts.
Are voice messages confidential?
No. The county specifically states that its voice-message system is not confidential. Avoid sharing sensitive legal or personal information through that system.
Can jail staff deliver a personal phone message?
No. The county states that custody staff will not deliver outside personal telephone messages to inmates.
How does an inmate return a call?
The inmate may return a call through an approved collect-call arrangement or using an inmate phone card, subject to facility rules.
Blue Earth County Jail Commissary & Sending Money to an Inmate
Blue Earth County directs the public to Inmate Canteen for inmate vending-account deposits and canteen purchases.
How to send money through Inmate Canteen
Can I deposit money at the jail?
Yes. The county states that the jail lobby has a self-service kiosk for depositing funds into an inmate’s account. The kiosk accepts cash or credit cards.
Can I mail money?
The county says money may be sent as a money order made payable to the inmate. Do not send cash through the mail.
Can I buy canteen items for an inmate?
The county directs family and friends to Inmate Canteen for purchasing available canteen items. Review the provider’s current inventory and facility-specific restrictions.
What can inmates purchase?
Available purchases depend on jail rules and inventory. The county’s reporting-to-jail guidance mentions hygiene products, stationery and snacks as examples of items that inmates may purchase.
Are there deposit fees or limits?
Fees and transaction limits may depend on the provider and payment method. Review the amount shown before confirming a payment rather than relying on an unverified fee schedule.
Blue Earth County Jail Inmate Mail: Official Mailing Address & Rules
The county requires written inmate correspondence to be sent through the United States Postal Service. Notes and letters cannot be dropped off at the jail.
Blue Earth County Jail
P.O. Box 228
Mankato, MN 56002
How to mail a letter to a Blue Earth County inmate
Can I drop off a letter in person?
No. The county states that inmate letters and notes must go through USPS and cannot be dropped off.
Can I send cash in a letter?
No. The county specifically warns not to send cash through the mail. For mailed funds, use a money order made payable to the inmate and follow the current mailing instructions.
Can I send books or magazines?
The county’s reporting-to-jail instructions say people reporting for custody should not bring books, magazines or newspapers. That does not by itself establish a complete mail-order publication policy. Contact the jail before ordering publications for an inmate.
Should I use the physical jail address for letters?
No. Use the county’s published inmate mailing address at P.O. Box 228, rather than assuming mail should go to the Justice Center’s street address.
Blue Earth County Jail Bail, Bond & Release Information
Bail and release decisions are governed by the relevant court orders, outstanding holds and jail procedures. A status displayed on the roster is not a guarantee that payment will produce immediate release.
How to check whether an inmate has bail
Can I pay bail through Inmate Canteen?
Do not assume so. Inmate Canteen is identified by the county for inmate account and canteen services, not as an official court bail-payment portal.
Does Bail Set mean the person can leave immediately?
No. A person may have additional charges, warrants or holds, and release processing takes time. Confirm the full release requirements with the responsible agency.
Can I rely on a projected release date?
No. Treat any projected release date as provisional. Court orders, program conditions, transfers and other custody events can affect release.
Who should I call for release information?
Start with Blue Earth County Jail at 507-304-4830. For court-ordered conditions, contact Blue Earth County District Court.
Blue Earth County District Court Records, Charges & Hearing Dates
The Blue Earth County District Court is part of Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District and is located in the same Justice Center complex as the jail.
Mankato, MN 56001
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
How to find a Blue Earth County inmate’s criminal case
Does the jail roster show the final court outcome?
Not necessarily. The roster primarily records custody and charge information. Use court records to determine whether a charge has been dismissed, amended, resolved by plea or decided at trial.
How do I find a court hearing date?
Search the case through the Minnesota Judicial Branch’s official court records and calendar resources. Confirm the date, courtroom and any remote appearance instructions with the court.
Can I obtain certified court records?
Contact the court administrator about certified copies, eligibility and any applicable fees. A public online case summary is not necessarily a certified court document.
Can I visit the court and jail at the same address?
Both are within the Justice Center complex at 401 Carver Road, but they have separate entrances, offices, service hours and procedures. Follow the correct department’s instructions.
Blue Earth County Jail Property, Reporting to Jail & Work Release
Blue Earth County publishes instructions for people who have been ordered to report to jail and for those considering the Work Release Program.
Where should someone report to serve a sentence?
The county instructs people reporting to jail to use the Release Lobby on the west side of the Justice Center and follow the parking signage.
What should someone bring when reporting?
What should someone leave at home?
The county recommends leaving personal property such as jewelry, purses and credit cards at home. It says the jail will not accept books, magazines, newspapers, games, hygiene items or large bags of clothing from people reporting to jail.
How does the Work Release Program work?
People who have judicial authorization to participate must complete the county’s pre-qualification application packet and schedule an appointment with jail program staff. Final program approval rests with jail staff.
Who handles Work Release questions?
The county lists the Program Sergeant at 507-304-4835.
Can I pick up another inmate’s property?
Do not assume property can be collected without authorization. Contact the jail to verify current property-release forms, identification requirements and pickup procedures. The county’s public reporting instructions do not establish a universal property-pickup schedule.
Blue Earth County Jail Release Alerts & Custody Notifications
If you need to know about a custody-status change, start with the official jail roster and ask the responsible agency whether a notification service is available for the case.
How to monitor custody status responsibly
Does Blue Earth County guarantee automatic release alerts?
No automatic notification feature is established by the county roster instructions. Availability must be checked with the appropriate agency or notification provider.
Will the roster always show a transfer immediately?
No. Public custody records may be delayed. If a transfer or release affects an urgent decision, contact the agency directly.
What if I am concerned about my safety?
Contact law enforcement or an appropriate victim-assistance service directly. Do not rely exclusively on a public webpage or an automated alert.
Blue Earth County Jail Address, Phone, Hours & Google Map
Mankato, MN 56001
Mankato, MN 56002-0228
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
7 days a week
Where is Blue Earth County Jail located?
The jail is inside the Blue Earth County Justice Center at 401 Carver Road in Mankato, Minnesota. The complex also houses the Sheriff’s Office, District Court, County Attorney and Community Corrections functions.
Get directions to Blue Earth County Jail →
Is the jail lobby open overnight?
The county lists jail lobby hours as 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This does not mean administrative services, inmate visits or other public services are available at every hour.
What are Jail Administration hours?
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., according to the county’s published jail contact information.
Is there parking at the Justice Center?
The Minnesota Judicial Branch identifies free surface-lot parking for the Justice Center. Follow signs for the specific jail, court or Release Lobby entrance you need.
Which entrance should I use?
Jail Administration has its own entrance for public services. People reporting to serve a sentence are directed to the Release Lobby on the west side of the building. Check your purpose and follow posted signage.
Before traveling to the Mankato jail
Official Blue Earth County Jail & Minnesota Public Records Links
Official inmate custody webpage with names, booking information, recorded charges and a Last Updated timestamp.
Open active roster →Explains the roster’s public-record purpose, Minnesota Statute 641.05 and browser Find search.
Read roster guidance →Official facility address, telephone number, administration hours and lobby hours.
Visit jail information →Remote and on-site visiting hours, inmate availability and visitor rules.
Read visitation rules →Reliance Telephone, Inmate Canteen, postal mail, lobby kiosk and voice-message instructions.
Read inmate services →Reporting entrance, allowed belongings, prescription medication and Work Release procedures.
Read reporting instructions →Official county law-enforcement and jail contact resources.
Visit county website →Official court contact information, business hours and hearing resources.
Visit District Court →Search available Minnesota court case information.
Search court cases →State prison custody and official corrections information.
Visit Minnesota DOC →Provider identified by the county for prepaid collect-call accounts and inmate phone cards.
Open Reliance Telephone →Provider identified by the county for inmate vending-account deposits and canteen purchases.
Open Inmate Canteen →Find available records for people in federal custody.
Search federal inmates →Official state-law reference, including the statute cited by the county for its public jail roster.
Read Minnesota Statute 641.05 →Source and accuracy note: This guide uses the Blue Earth County Sheriff’s official custody-roster instructions, jail contact page, visitation schedule, inmate services guidance, reporting-to-jail instructions and Minnesota Judicial Branch court directory. Operational policies can change. Check the official linked pages and confirm time-sensitive information directly with the facility.
Blue Earth County Mankato Jail Roster: 10 Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I search the Blue Earth County Jail roster?
Open the official Blue Earth County Jail Roster Report at jailroster.blueearthcountymn.gov. Use Ctrl + F on a Windows computer, Command + F on a Mac or Find in Page on a mobile browser to search for an inmate’s surname. Review the matching entry and the report’s Last Updated timestamp.
2. How can I find someone currently in Blue Earth County Jail?
Search the official jail roster by surname and review the person’s name, age, booking date and recorded charges. The county says the roster can include current and very recently released inmates, so call the jail at 507-304-4830 if you need confirmation of present custody.
3. Why is a recently arrested person missing from the Mankato jail roster?
The person may still be in intake, may have been released or transferred, or may be held elsewhere. Blue Earth County warns that people in intake may not be listed until 24 hours after a booking number is assigned.
4. What is the Blue Earth County Jail address and telephone number?
Blue Earth County Jail is located at 401 Carver Road, Mankato, MN 56001. Its mailing address is P.O. Box 228, Mankato, MN 56002-0228, and its telephone number is 507-304-4830.
5. Does the Blue Earth County Jail roster show daily bookings?
The official roster shows the date and time of booking for listed inmates, allowing users to identify recent admissions. However, it is not guaranteed to include every arrest or booking from a particular day, especially when someone was released or is still in intake.
6. What are the Blue Earth County Jail visiting hours?
Remote visiting hours are listed daily from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., noon to 3:30 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. On-site visiting hours vary by day, with no on-site hours listed for Thursday. Visits depend on the inmate’s scheduled dayroom availability and jail rules.
7. How do I send money to an inmate at Blue Earth County Jail?
Blue Earth County identifies Inmate Canteen for online deposits and canteen purchases. The jail lobby also has a self-service kiosk accepting cash or credit cards. Money may be mailed as a money order payable to the inmate, but cash must not be mailed.
8. What is the correct mailing address for Blue Earth County Jail inmates?
Address letters to the inmate’s full name, Blue Earth County Jail, P.O. Box 228, Mankato, MN 56002. The county requires letters to be sent through the United States Postal Service and does not allow personal letters or notes to be dropped off at the jail.
9. How can I call or leave a message for a Blue Earth County inmate?
The county identifies Reliance Telephone for prepaid collect-call accounts and inmate phone cards. You may leave a voice message by calling 507-414-8640 and following the prompts. The county states that this message system is not confidential.
10. How do I find Blue Earth County inmate court records and hearing dates?
Use Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us and search by name or case number. Blue Earth County District Court is located at 401 Carver Road in Mankato and can be reached at 507-594-3055 for court-specific questions.