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Douglas County Jail Roster: Current Inmates & Booking Records
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in Minnesota publishes an online inmate roster for people held in the county jail system. The official roster supports searching by name, browsing alphabetically and searching by keyword. Entries show available booking dates, booking times, charges, arresting agencies and custody or court-related statuses.
How to Search the Douglas County Jail Roster
Visit the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Roster. The heading identifies the date of the published roster.
Use the Search by Name field when available. Enter the person’s surname or full name. If you are uncertain about the spelling, try a shorter name fragment.
Select the first letter of the person’s last name to narrow the list. This can help if the search field does not return the expected result.
The official roster includes a keyword-search option. It may help you navigate available entries or descriptions, depending on the current search behavior.
Check the displayed booking date and time, charge descriptions, arresting agency and status. A person can have several charge entries under one name.
Call the jail before making bail arrangements, traveling for a visit or relying on a possible release date.
Douglas County Jail Recent Bookings & Arrest Information
The official roster includes a Booking Date and Booking Time for listed inmates. These fields help you identify recent admissions without relying on unofficial booking websites.
How to find someone booked recently
What the arresting agency tells you
The roster may identify the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Alexandria Police Department, Minnesota State Patrol, another county or another law-enforcement agency. This field identifies the agency associated with the recorded charge; it does not necessarily identify the court handling the case.
Douglas County Jail Roster Fields Explained
| Field | Meaning | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Inmate Name | Name recorded in the jail roster | Compare the full name carefully |
| Booking Date | Date associated with the recorded jail booking | Whether it matches the expected arrest period |
| Booking Time | Time recorded for the booking | Useful when distinguishing separate admissions |
| Charges | Alleged offenses or custody-related entries | One inmate may have several listed charges |
| Arresting Agency | Agency associated with the charge or booking | County sheriff, city police, state patrol or another agency |
| Status | Administrative or court-related label | May show Bail Set, Court Pending, Sentenced, ROR or Remand-Custody |
| Roster Date | Date shown in the roster heading | Whether the information is recent enough for your purpose |
Common roster status labels
The roster may display different statuses for different charges associated with the same person. For that reason, do not treat one status label as a complete description of the person’s custody or release eligibility.
Douglas County Jail Mugshots & Booking Photographs
The official Minnesota inmate roster is primarily a text-based booking and custody information service. It should not be treated as a guaranteed public mugshot gallery.
If you need an official booking photograph, ask the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Records Department whether the photograph is available under Minnesota public-data rules and what request procedure applies.
When requesting a photograph, provide the person’s name, approximate booking date and a clear description of the record sought. Do not assume that every booking image is publicly releasable. A photograph taken during booking does not establish a conviction.
Why Someone May Not Appear on the Douglas County Jail Roster
Best next steps
Retry the official roster using the last name and alphabetical controls. Check the roster date. If the person still cannot be located, call 320-762-2139. For an older booking, contact the Records Department rather than relying on the current roster.
Douglas County Jail Bail, Bond & Release
The Sheriff’s Office maintains a separate Pay/Post Bond information page. Because the roster may show several charges and different statuses for the same person, confirm the complete release requirements before attempting to post bail.
Find the person’s name and relevant charge information on the official roster.
Call 320-762-2139 to confirm the current bail amount and whether other holds or court orders affect release.
Visit the county’s Pay/Post Bond page for the applicable payment and posting procedure.
Ask which payment methods are accepted, who should receive payment, whether a bond agent is permitted and whether any processing fees apply.
After payment, ask how release processing works. Do not assume a specific release time or that payment resolves every custody hold.
Can a person be released on recognizance?
The roster sometimes displays ROR, commonly meaning release on recognizance. That status does not, by itself, prove the person has been physically released or that no other holds exist. Confirm the current situation with the jail or court.
Douglas County Jail Visitation Hours & Scheduling
Douglas County requires appointments for all inmate visitation. The county directs visitors to the Inmate Canteen system for scheduling. You need internet access and an appropriate device to arrange a visit.
On-site visiting hours
| Day | Published on-site visiting hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 PM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 1:30 PM–4:00 PM and 7:00 PM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 1:30 PM–4:00 PM |
Off-site visiting hours
1:00 PM–4:00 PM
7:00 PM–10:30 PM
These are the county’s published visiting windows, not a guarantee that every inmate or time slot is available. Facility restrictions, disciplinary status, holidays and operational needs may affect scheduling.
How to arrange a visit
Douglas County Jail Inmate Phone Calls & Messages
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office identifies Reliance Telephone as the provider for inmate telephone services.
How to leave an inmate a message
Douglas County states that jail staff do not normally take messages for inmates. Instead, callers may use the inmate message system at 320-391-6420.
For emergencies, the county says a correctional officer may take the caller’s name and telephone number and allow the inmate to return the call.
Phone card rules
The Sheriff’s Office states that its telephone system accepts Reliance-compatible inmate phone cards. Other types of phone cards do not work with the jail’s phone system. Friends and family can obtain the appropriate service through Reliance.
Douglas County Jail Inmate Mail Address & Rules
Before sending personal or legal correspondence, review the county’s official Mail policy. The Sheriff’s Office maintains separate jail-mail instructions, and acceptance requirements may differ for ordinary letters, privileged legal mail, photographs, books or other materials.
Alexandria, MN 56308
This is the county’s published jail facility address. Do not assume that every type of inmate correspondence should be sent to this address without checking the current mail policy.
Before mailing anything
If the county’s mail page is temporarily unavailable, call 320-762-2139 and request the current mailing address and restrictions before posting the letter.
Douglas County Jail Inmate Money, Canteen & Property
The Sheriff’s Office maintains an Inmate Property & Money information page. The jail also uses a canteen system for approved inmate purchases and phone cards.
How to add money for an inmate
Inmate property pickup
Property held by the jail may require authorization before it can be released to another person. Ask the jail whether the inmate must sign a release form, what identification is needed and when pickup is permitted.
Douglas County Jail Booking Records & Public Records Requests
The current inmate roster is the fastest way to check available custody information. However, it is not a complete archive of every arrest, booking, release or court outcome.
For a historical booking record, incident report or booking photograph, contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Records Department.
What to include in a records request
Ask whether the record is public, whether any statutory restriction applies and whether copying or processing fees are required. Do not assume every detention or investigative record is available for unrestricted release.
Douglas County Jail Release Status & Notifications
The official roster may help determine whether a person is still listed in custody, but a roster check is not a guaranteed release alert.
How to check a possible release
Minnesota’s VINELink service may provide custody information and notification options for participating agencies. Check whether the specific person and facility are covered before relying on notifications.
Douglas County Court Records, Hearings & Warrants
Jail roster information and court records serve different purposes. The jail maintains custody and booking information; the Minnesota Judicial Branch maintains official court proceedings and case records.
How to check a criminal case
For warrant questions, consult the Sheriff’s Office’s official Law & Public Safety resources or contact the issuing court. Do not assume that a person who is missing from the jail roster has no outstanding warrant.
Douglas County Jail Address, Phone & Map
The Sheriff’s Office administration building and Douglas County Jail have different street addresses. Use the jail address for an approved visit or jail-related appointment unless staff instruct you otherwise.
Official Douglas County Jail Resources
Search by name, alphabet or keyword and review booking information.
Open official roster →On-site and off-site visitation windows and appointment instructions.
View visiting hours →Reliance Telephone, phone cards and inmate message-system information.
Read phone rules →Official county instructions for inmate correspondence.
Read mail policy →Deposits, property handling and related jail procedures.
Read property rules →County guidance on posting bond for a person in custody.
View bond instructions →Jail, administration, dispatch and records contact information.
View contact directory →Official agency information and public-safety resources.
Visit Sheriff’s Office →Links to booking, warrants, jail services and records information.
Browse jail resources →Official court information, public case-records access and court services.
Visit Minnesota Courts →Douglas County Jail Roster FAQs
1. How do I find an inmate in Douglas County Jail, Minnesota?
Open the official Douglas County inmate roster at douglascountymn.gov/inmate-roster. Search by name, use the alphabetical controls or try the keyword search. Call 320-762-2139 for urgent custody confirmation.
2. Where is Douglas County Jail located?
Douglas County Jail is located at 509 3rd Avenue West, Alexandria, MN 56308. The Sheriff’s Office administration building is at a different address: 216 7th Avenue West.
3. Can I search recent Douglas County Jail bookings online?
Yes. The official current-inmate roster includes booking dates and times. However, it should not be treated as a complete historical list of every booking and release.
4. Does the Douglas County jail roster show criminal charges?
Yes. Public entries include charge descriptions, arresting agencies and status labels where available. These entries do not establish guilt or final court outcomes.
5. How can I get a Douglas County Jail mugshot or old booking record?
Contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Records Department at 320-759-6225. Ask about record availability, public-data restrictions, identification requirements and applicable fees.
6. What is the Douglas County Jail phone number?
The jail’s published telephone number is 320-762-2139. The Sheriff’s Office administration number is 320-762-8151.
7. What are Douglas County Jail visitation hours?
Published on-site visiting hours are Tuesday 7–9:30 PM, Thursday 1:30–4 PM and 7–9:30 PM, and Sunday 1:30–4 PM. Off-site visits are available daily during published morning, afternoon and evening windows. All visits require appointments.
8. How do I call or leave a message for a Douglas County inmate?
The jail uses Reliance Telephone. The inmate message system is available at 320-391-6420, and collect-call setup is available at 800-896-3201. Messages are not confidential.
9. How do I pay bail or send money to a Douglas County inmate?
Use the Sheriff’s Office Pay/Post Bond page for bond procedures and the Inmate Property & Money page for deposit instructions. Confirm the current amount, accepted payment method and inmate account details before paying.
10. Does a Douglas County jail roster listing mean someone was convicted?
No. A jail booking or charge is not proof of guilt. Some listed people are awaiting court proceedings, while others may be serving sentences or held for different reasons. Confirm the final disposition with the appropriate court.