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Crookston, Minnesota · Polk County Inmate Information
Crookston Jail Roster: Inmate Search, Bookings & Mugshots
Searching for someone arrested in Crookston or held in Polk County, Minnesota? The place to begin is the Northwest Regional Corrections Center (NWRCC), located at the Polk County Justice Center in Crookston. Tri-County Community Corrections publishes a weekday inmate roster that includes names, booking photographs, incarceration dates and controlling charges.
Unlike many jail websites, Crookston’s official roster is a PDF document rather than a live database with a search box. You can still find a person quickly using your browser’s Find feature. This guide explains how to locate the latest roster, interpret its information and contact the jail about custody, bail, visiting, mail or inmate accounts.
Independent informational guide. Not affiliated with Tri-County Community Corrections, Polk County or the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
How to Search the Crookston Jail Roster
The official Tri-County Community Corrections Inmate Roster publishes a downloadable PDF listing people held at the Northwest Regional Corrections Center.
- Open the official roster page. Visit the Tri-County Community Corrections website and select “Inmate Roster” under Northwest Regional Corrections Center.
- Open the attached PDF. Look for the linked inmate roster document. Use the current page attachment rather than an old PDF found in search results.
- Check the printed date. The roster normally shows a report generation timestamp. Confirm that it is recent enough for your needs.
- Search the person’s last name. On a computer, press Ctrl+F on Windows or Command+F on Mac. On a phone, use the PDF viewer’s Find or Search function.
- Review the matching row. Compare the full name, date of birth, incarceration date and controlling charge.
- Check the photograph. The roster includes a photo column, but not every row necessarily displays an image.
- Confirm urgent information. Call the jail at 218-470-8100 before relying on the PDF for a recent admission, transfer or release.
Crookston Jail Recent Bookings and Arrest Records
NWRCC is a regional detention facility serving Norman, Polk and Red Lake counties. Its inmate list can also include people held under contracts with the State of Minnesota or on warrants and holds from other jurisdictions.
How to find recent bookings
- Open the latest official NWRCC roster PDF.
- Locate the “Incarceration Date” column.
- Look for dates closest to the roster’s printed date.
- Compare each matching name with the photograph and date of birth.
- Contact jail staff if you are checking an arrest that happened after the last roster update.
Incarceration date records when a person entered the relevant detention system. It is not necessarily the date of arrest, charge filing or initial court appearance.
Because NWRCC serves multiple counties, not everyone listed was arrested inside Crookston. Likewise, a Crookston police arrest may not be visible immediately if transport or intake is still in progress.
How to Find Crookston Jail Mugshots
The NWRCC roster includes a column labeled “Photo” with booking photographs for many listed inmates. You normally do not need a separate commercial mugshot website.
- Open the official roster PDF.
- Find the person’s name using the search function.
- Look beside the name in the photograph column.
- Check that the name and date of birth match the person you intended to find.
- If an image is absent or a record is missing, contact NWRCC about available public information.
The availability of a photograph depends on the published record. The jail may restrict some records for legal, privacy or security reasons.
What Information Appears on the Crookston Inmate Roster?
The official PDF has five principal columns. These fields are particularly useful for distinguishing individuals with similar names.
| Roster field | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Inmate | The recorded full name of the detained person. |
| Photo | A booking photograph when included in the public roster. |
| Incarceration Date | The date recorded for the person’s incarceration. |
| Date of Birth | An identity-checking detail useful for differentiating people with similar names. |
| Controlling Charge | The charge or legal custody reason identified as controlling the record. |
What the roster does not reliably tell you
Do not assume the listed controlling charge is the only allegation or warrant associated with an individual. The PDF does not serve as a complete criminal case file, bond register, court calendar or guaranteed release schedule.
For official charges filed in court, future hearings, dispositions and judgments, use Minnesota Judicial Branch public case records.
What If Someone Is Missing From the Crookston Jail Roster?
If a person’s name is not in the PDF, the cause may be a new booking not yet reflected in the roster, release, transfer, another legal name, or custody with a different authority.
- Verify the document date. Avoid relying on an older PDF cached by a search engine.
- Try alternate names. Search the surname alone, including common spelling variations.
- Contact NWRCC. Call 218-470-8100 and ask for available custody information.
- Check Minnesota VINE. Use VINE for participating agency information and available notifications.
- Check state corrections. Visit the Minnesota DOC public offender locator if a person may have transferred into state correctional custody.
- Check federal custody separately. For immigration detention, use the ICE Online Detainee Locator; for federal criminal custody, see the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator, as appropriate.
Tri-County Community Corrections specifically indicates that its local inmate roster does not serve as the locator for people held for ICE or the U.S. Marshals Service. The appropriate agency must be contacted for those records.
Crookston Jail Bail, Bond and Release Information
The jail roster’s controlling-charge column does not automatically identify a person’s current bail amount or eligibility for release. Bond and release conditions may be established or modified by a court.
How to verify bail before paying
- Confirm the person is still held at NWRCC.
- Ask jail staff which court or agency controls the relevant bond.
- Contact the appropriate court administrator to confirm the amount and payment procedures.
- Check for additional warrants, holds or restrictions.
- Verify accepted payment methods and the authorized payment recipient.
- Keep the receipt and confirm whether additional release processing is required.
Polk County District Court is located at 816 Marin Avenue, Suite 210, Crookston, MN 56716. Its published telephone number is 218-281-2332, with business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
Crookston Jail Visitation Hours and Scheduling
NWRCC provides both on-site and remote video visitation through its published Securus arrangements. All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
Published visitation schedule
| Type | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| On-site video | Monday–Friday | 8:00–9:00 AM; 9:40–10:40 AM; 1:00–4:00 PM |
| On-site video | Saturday, Sunday, holidays | No regular on-site visiting |
| Remote video | Sunday–Saturday | 7:00 AM–9:20 PM, subject to jail operations |
On-site visits are free under published facility rules. Remote visits carry charges set by the visiting provider. Scheduled remote visits are generally non-refundable.
How to schedule a visit
- Open NWRCC Video Visitation.
- Follow the current Securus account-registration instructions.
- Create an account and submit the required identification and photo for approval.
- Select NWRCC and the inmate in the supported visiting platform.
- Choose an available appointment at least 24 hours ahead.
- For on-site visits, bring official photo identification containing your date of birth and check in with corrections staff.
Under the published rules, an inmate may ordinarily have two 20-minute on-site visits per day and additional remote visits subject to eligibility and facility restrictions. Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Securus visitation assistance: 877-578-3658.
How to Send Money to a Crookston Jail Inmate
Tri-County Community Corrections provides several approved ways to deposit money into an inmate’s account.
| Deposit method | What to do |
|---|---|
| Jail lobby kiosk | Use the available deposit kiosk at NWRCC. |
| Online commissary deposit | Visit the approved Inmate Canteen website and select Tri County Community Corrections as the facility. |
| Mailed money order | Follow the jail’s current money-order mailing instructions; personal checks are not accepted. |
Official online deposit service: Inmate Canteen.
- Confirm the inmate’s full booked name.
- Open the official deposit service.
- Locate “Tri County Community Corrections” as the facility.
- Find the correct inmate and confirm the identity.
- Review service fees, payment details and deposit restrictions.
- Complete the transaction and save the receipt.
For deposit-system assistance, the county lists Turnkey Corrections at 715-386-5700 and ICCSupport@tkc32m.com.
Approved personal-property drop-offs
NWRCC generally restricts drop-offs to money, prescription medication and work-release or Sentence to Service clothing when applicable. Approved deliveries are accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, excluding holidays. Special items require approval from the on-duty Sergeant.
Inmate Phone Calls and Electronic Messaging
NWRCC identifies Securus Technologies as its provider for inmate calling services and electronic messaging.
Families can contact Securus Technologies or call 800-844-6591 for account assistance.
Setting up communication
- Verify the inmate’s current NWRCC custody.
- Open the Securus website or contact its customer service.
- Choose the applicable calling, voicemail or messaging service.
- Follow account verification and funding instructions.
- Review costs, account restrictions and prohibited communication rules.
NWRCC states that non-attorney calls may be recorded and monitored. The facility’s staff do not accept ordinary personal messages for inmates. Tablet and electronic messaging access may depend on inmate classification and conduct.
Sending Mail to an NWRCC Inmate
Use the inmate’s full booked name and the facility’s official mailing address. Verify current correspondence rules before enclosing photographs, publications, money or other materials.
Northwest Regional Corrections Center
816 Marin Avenue, Suite 110
Crookston, MN 56716
Write a complete return address and follow the facility’s rules concerning prohibited items. Do not mail medications or other restricted property as ordinary correspondence. Ask staff about the appropriate procedure for legal or privileged mail.
The official NWRCC Inmate Handbook provides additional mailing and institutional rules.
Crookston Jail Address, Phone Numbers and Directions
Crookston, MN 56716218-470-8100
Crookston, MN 56716218-281-0431
The detention facility is at the Polk County Justice Center on Marin Avenue. The Sheriff’s Records Department is a separate office on Bruce Street. Select the correct location for your visit or records request.
Searching Polk County Court Dates and Criminal Cases
Forrest City, Iowa and Florida Polk County inmate sites are unrelated to Crookston, Minnesota. Use the Minnesota Judicial Branch for court records connected to arrests in Crookston and Polk County.
- Open Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO).
- Choose the applicable case search.
- Enter a case number or participant name.
- Use Polk County or the appropriate county as the jurisdiction.
- Review accessible docket entries, hearing details and case outcomes.
- Contact Polk County Court Administration for certified records or court-specific questions.
Polk County District Court: 816 Marin Avenue, Suite 210, Crookston, MN 56716. Phone: 218-281-2332.
For Sheriff’s Office arrest reports or investigative records, use the Polk County Sheriff’s Records Department instead. Jail rosters, police incident reports and court case records are maintained for different purposes.
Crookston Jail Roster: 10 Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where can I find the official Crookston jail roster?
Open the Tri-County Community Corrections inmate roster page. It provides the official Northwest Regional Corrections Center PDF roster for inmates held in Crookston, Minnesota.
2. How often is the Crookston inmate roster updated?
Tri-County Community Corrections states that its local inmate roster is updated Monday through Friday mornings. Changes after the last update may not appear immediately.
3. Can I search the Crookston jail roster by name?
Yes. Open the roster PDF and use Ctrl+F, Command+F or your mobile PDF viewer’s Find function to search a person’s last name.
4. Does the Crookston jail roster include mugshots?
The official NWRCC roster includes a photograph column, with booking images for many inmates. Some entries may not display a photograph.
5. What is the Crookston jail telephone number?
The main Northwest Regional Corrections Center telephone number is 218-470-8100. The Sergeant’s Office also lists 218-470-8149 and 218-470-8150 for around-the-clock contact.
6. What counties use the Crookston jail?
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center serves Polk, Norman and Red Lake counties in Minnesota. It can also hold certain individuals under state contracts or outside warrants and holds.
7. What are the Crookston jail visiting hours?
On-site visitation is offered Monday through Friday during specified morning and afternoon windows. Remote visits are scheduled seven days a week, generally between 7:00 AM and 9:20 PM, subject to facility restrictions. All visits require at least 24 hours’ advance scheduling.
8. How do I send money to a Crookston inmate?
Use the NWRCC lobby kiosk, mail an approved money order or deposit online through Inmate Canteen, selecting Tri County Community Corrections as the facility.
9. Why is someone missing from the Crookston jail list?
The roster may not yet reflect a recent booking or release. The person may also be held elsewhere, transferred, under another name or in federal custody. Contact NWRCC for confirmation.
10. How do I find Crookston inmate release dates or court hearings?
Contact NWRCC about current custody and release information. Use Minnesota Court Records Online or Polk County District Court for public hearing information, case filings and court outcomes.
Official Resources for Crookston Jail Searches
- Tri-County Community Corrections — Inmate Roster
- Northwest Regional Corrections Center — Facility Information
- NWRCC Video Visitation Instructions
- NWRCC Property and Money Deposit Rules
- NWRCC Inmate Phone Calls and Messaging
- Polk County Sheriff’s Office Records Department
- Polk County District Court
- Minnesota Court Records Online
Information reviewed October 31, 2026. Detention status, visiting arrangements, inmate account services and court conditions may change. Use the linked official sources and contact the jail for time-sensitive questions.