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The Faribault County Jail roster is an official county resource for checking people listed in jail custody in Blue Earth, Minnesota. It is the starting point for an inmate search, recent booking dates, listed charges and custody status. The Sheriff’s Office also publishes separate instructions for visitation, phone calls and inmate-account deposits.
Faribault County Jail is located at 320 Dr. H. Russ Street, Blue Earth, MN 56013. For current custody information, call the Sheriff’s Office at 507-526-5148.
Faribault County Jail Roster: Official In-Custody List
Blue Earth, MN 56013
What does the county’s jail roster show?
The county’s published in-custody report format includes the inmate’s name, booking date and time, arresting agency, listed charges, custody or case status, and sentence-related dates when applicable. The actual fields and entries may change with the reporting system.
Does the roster update every day?
The county provides a jail-roster page, but a guaranteed publication time or daily refresh schedule could not be confirmed. Treat the report’s displayed date as the effective snapshot, not proof of current custody at the moment you open it.
Is the roster a complete arrest-history database?
No. An in-custody list generally covers people held at a particular reporting time. Someone arrested and released earlier may not appear. For older records, ask the Sheriff’s Office about the appropriate records-request process.
How to Search the Faribault County Jail Roster by Name
Visit Faribault County Jail Roster.
If the county presents a PDF or downloadable report, open it using your browser’s document viewer.
Look for the In Custody List date or equivalent timestamp before reviewing names.
Use Ctrl+F on Windows, Command+F on Mac, or Find in page on mobile. Search the surname first.
Compare the full name and available booking date. Do not rely solely on a common surname.
Review the arresting agency, charge descriptions and any pending, bail or sentence-related statuses.
Call 507-526-5148 if the person was recently arrested, transferred or released.
How do I search on a mobile phone?
Open the report in your mobile browser or PDF viewer. Use the viewer’s search function if available. On a scanned or image-only report, text search may not work; you may need to review the pages manually.
What if I only know part of the name?
Search by surname or a distinctive part of the name. If the name is missing, try an alternate spelling and verify whether the report date is recent enough to cover the booking.
Can I search by booking number?
The county’s report format does not establish a public booking-number search. If you already have a booking number, provide it to jail staff when asking for records or custody confirmation.
Faribault County Jail Daily Bookings & Recent Arrests
To identify recent bookings, review the Date and Time of Booking entries in the county’s in-custody report. These entries can help you identify when a person entered jail custody, but the report is not a complete list of everyone arrested that day.
How to find today’s jail bookings
Which agencies may appear as the arresting agency?
The county’s report may include bookings associated with the Faribault County Sheriff’s Office, Blue Earth Police Department and other agencies using the jail. The arresting agency and the jail operator are not always the same.
Why is someone arrested today missing?
The person may not yet have been booked, may have been released, may be held elsewhere or may have entered custody after the roster snapshot was generated.
Can I find yesterday’s bookings?
If the current report includes people booked yesterday who remain in custody, their booking dates may appear. However, someone booked and released yesterday may no longer be listed.
How do I request older booking records?
Contact the Sheriff’s Office and ask how to request a booking record for a specific person and date. Include the full name, approximate booking date and type of record needed. Records may be restricted or subject to fees under Minnesota law.
| Information needed | Best source | Limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Current custody | County jail roster and Sheriff’s Office | Online reports may lag behind custody changes. |
| Recent booking date | In Custody List booking field | Not a complete daily arrest log. |
| Older booking | Sheriff’s Office records inquiry | Disclosure rules and retention periods apply. |
| Criminal case | Minnesota Court Records Online | Not all records are public. |
| State prison custody | Minnesota DOC Public Viewer | Separate from county jail custody. |
Faribault County Jail Roster Fields Explained
| Roster field | Meaning | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Recorded name of the inmate | Compare the full name and available identifiers. |
| Date and Time of Booking | When the person was admitted to jail custody | Useful for recent booking checks. |
| Arresting Agency | Law enforcement agency associated with the arrest or booking | May differ from the jail operator. |
| Charges | Recorded allegations, offense descriptions or warrants | Verify filed charges with the court. |
| Status | Custody or case-related status | Do not assume it establishes the final court outcome. |
| Sentence Date | Sentence-related date when recorded | Check the court order for authoritative details. |
| Actual Completion Date | Recorded sentence-completion information | Not necessarily a guaranteed release time. |
What does Pending mean?
It generally indicates that a charge or legal matter has not reached a final disposition in the reporting system. The exact procedural status should be checked with the court.
What does Bail Set mean?
It indicates that a bail-related status has been recorded. Confirm the current amount, conditions and any other holds with jail staff before attempting payment.
What does Sentenced mean?
It indicates a sentence-related status. It does not necessarily mean all other pending matters or holds have been resolved.
What does Sent Complete mean?
It may indicate completion of the sentence associated with that entry. A person can still be held on another matter, so verify their overall custody status.
What do abbreviated charges mean?
Charge descriptions may use shortened words and offense-level abbreviations. For example, felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor levels may be abbreviated. Consult the official court record or Minnesota statute rather than relying on the abbreviated text alone.
Does a booking entry prove guilt?
No. A booking is an administrative custody event. An arrest or pending charge is not proof of a criminal conviction.
Faribault County Jail Mugshots & Booking Photos
The county’s public in-custody report format does not establish that photographs are provided for every person. If the roster has no photo for a particular inmate, do not assume that a publicly downloadable mugshot exists.
How to request an available booking photograph
Can I obtain an older mugshot?
Possibly, depending on retention and Minnesota data-access rules. The Sheriff’s Office can explain whether it maintains the record and whether it can be released.
What to Do if an Inmate Is Not on the Faribault County Roster
Seven steps when a name is missing
Where can I search Minnesota state prison records?
Use the Minnesota Department of Corrections Public Viewer.
Where can I search federal inmates?
Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.
Faribault County Jail Bail, Bond & Release
Bail, bond and release conditions depend on the court’s orders, pending charges and other holds. A status on the jail roster does not necessarily tell you the full amount or method required to secure release.
How to verify bail or bond
Does paying bail guarantee immediate release?
No. Another warrant, court order, probation hold or administrative requirement may prevent immediate release.
Can I pay bail through Inmate Canteen?
Do not assume so. Inmate Canteen is the county-listed inmate-account deposit service. Bail payments and commissary deposits are separate transactions.
What if the inmate is awaiting the first court appearance?
Contact jail staff and the district court for current scheduling and release-condition information. The first appearance may affect bail and custody decisions.
Faribault County Jail Visitation Hours & Rules
The Sheriff’s Office publishes specific video visiting hours. Its official instructions state that video visiting is available through Turnkey and Reliance Telephone over the internet.
Official published visiting schedule
| Day | Visiting hours | Important conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. | Preapproval required. |
| Wednesday | 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. | Preapproval required. |
| Friday | 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Preapproval required. |
| Other days | No regular visiting window published on the county schedule | Ask staff about exceptions or professional visits. |
All times are local to Blue Earth, Minnesota. Confirm the schedule and inmate eligibility before arranging a visit.
How to get approved for visitation
Important visitor restrictions
Can someone on probation visit?
The county requires visitors on supervised release, probation or another court-supervision status to obtain written approval from their supervising authority.
Can a former inmate visit?
A visitor who was an inmate at Faribault County Jail within the previous three months generally will not be approved unless visiting an immediate family member.
Do I need a new application for each inmate?
Yes. The county states that a separate application is required for each inmate and for each separate jail stay.
Can a visit be canceled without notice?
Yes. The Sheriff’s Office expressly states that visits may be canceled at any time without notice.
Faribault County Jail Inmate Phone Calls & Message Line
The Sheriff’s Office identifies Reliance Telephone as the inmate telephone provider. Calls are either collect calls or made using phone cards. The county states that calls other than attorney calls are monitored and recorded.
How to arrange inmate phone calls
Can I leave a voicemail for an inmate?
Yes. Call the county’s inmate message line at 507-571-2172 and follow the recorded instructions.
Will correctional staff deliver my message?
No. The county states that correctional staff do not deliver personal phone messages or reminders to check messages. The inmate is responsible for checking the message system.
Are inmate voicemails confidential?
No. The county states that messages left on the inmate message line are not confidential. Do not use that service for privileged attorney-client communications.
Can I buy phone cards from another retailer?
The county states that phone cards purchased outside the approved Reliance Telephone system or jail commissary will not work.
Faribault County Jail Commissary & Inmate Money Deposits
Faribault County Jail uses an inmate commissary and account system. The county identifies Inmate Canteen as an online deposit option and states that money may also be deposited through a kiosk in the Sheriff’s Office lobby.
How to send money to an inmate
What can inmates purchase?
The county lists commissary products such as snacks, personal hygiene items, playing cards, puzzle books, phone cards, writing and drawing supplies, and certain personal medical products.
How often are commissary orders distributed?
The county states that inmates submit commissary order forms, staff process requests as time permits and purchased items are handed out once per day. Inventory and quantity restrictions apply.
Can purchased items be returned?
The county states that commissary purchases are not returnable.
Can inmate deposits be used to pay account debts?
Yes. The county explains that inmate accounts operate similarly to debit accounts. Huber fees may be deducted when applicable, and future deposits may first cover a negative balance resulting from medical needs.
Can I send cash in the mail?
Do not assume cash is accepted. The county specifically identifies the lobby kiosk and Inmate Canteen as deposit methods. Confirm any alternative payment method with jail staff.
Faribault County Jail Inmate Mail & Correspondence
Before sending a letter, confirm the current approved inmate-mail address with the Sheriff’s Office. The facility’s physical location is 320 Dr. H. Russ Street, but the correct mailing destination and processing requirements should not be assumed from the street address alone.
How to mail an inmate safely
Can I send books or packages?
Ask the jail whether books or packages are accepted, whether prior approval is required and whether books must come directly from an approved retailer or publisher.
Can I send money with a letter?
Use the county’s verified inmate-account deposit options instead of enclosing money unless jail staff specifically authorizes another method.
What about legal mail?
Attorneys should verify the facility’s legal-mail procedure separately from ordinary family correspondence to preserve applicable confidentiality protections.
Faribault County Jail Property Release & Pickup
Personal belongings collected during booking may be released under the jail’s authorization process. Property held as evidence may require approval from a separate investigating agency.
How to request inmate property
Can I drop off clothing or medication?
Ask jail staff before bringing any items. The facility may restrict property deliveries or require medication to be handled through approved medical personnel.
Faribault County Jail Court Records & Hearing Dates
Jail roster information should be checked against the official court record when you need a hearing date, filed criminal charge, disposition or sentencing order. Faribault County is served by Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District.
How to find a criminal case
Where is the Faribault County courthouse?
The Faribault County courthouse is at 415 N. Main Street, Blue Earth, MN 56013. Verify the hearing room and time before attending.
Does the roster show the final outcome of a criminal case?
Not necessarily. A custody status such as Sentenced does not replace the official court order or case disposition.
Are all criminal court records available online?
No. Juvenile, sealed and otherwise restricted records may be unavailable. Some records may require a direct request to the court.
Faribault County Active Warrants vs. Jail Roster
The Sheriff’s Office maintains a separate Active Warrant List resource. A warrant listing and an in-custody jail roster answer different questions.
How to check active warrants
| Record | Purpose | Important distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Jail roster | Reports people in jail custody at a published snapshot | Does not identify every person with an active warrant. |
| Warrant list | Reports warrants included in the county’s published listing | Does not prove the person is in custody. |
| Court docket | Shows available case events and orders | Does not necessarily confirm present physical custody. |
Faribault County Jail Release Alerts & Victim Notifications
VINELink provides custody-status and victim-notification services for participating jurisdictions. Coverage and registration options depend on the agency and record.
How to check notification availability
Does the roster provide a guaranteed release date?
No. A displayed completion date or sentence status may change because of additional holds, court orders or administrative processing.
Faribault County Jail Address, Contacts & Map
Blue Earth, MN 56013
Extension 2151
Extension 2114
Where is the jail located?
The jail is part of the Faribault County Law Enforcement Center on Dr. H. Russ Street in Blue Earth. It is separate from the county courthouse at 415 N. Main Street.
Get directions to Faribault County Jail →
Before traveling to the jail
Official Faribault County Jail & Public Records Links
County-operated jail roster page for published custody information.
Open roster →Official hub for visiting, telephone, commissary and related jail policies.
View jail information →Published visiting windows, approval rules and identification requirements.
Read visiting policy →Reliance Telephone instructions, call monitoring and inmate message line.
Read phone rules →Inmate-account deposits, lobby kiosk and commissary procedures.
Read deposit rules →Official agency contacts, jail administration and warrant-list navigation.
View Sheriff contacts →Search available criminal cases, court events and public case documents.
Search court records →Search state correctional records separate from county jail custody.
Search state inmates →County-linked online inmate-account deposit service.
Open deposit website →County-identified inmate telephone service and rate information.
View telephone service →Check available custody and victim-notification services.
Check notification options →Locate covered federal inmate records.
Search federal inmates →Source verification: Jail location and phone information were checked against the county Sheriff’s Office directory and county jail documentation. Visiting hours, approval rules, the inmate message number, Reliance Telephone and Inmate Canteen are supported by the county’s published pages. A live roster update time, current inmate-mail delivery address, bail payment method and mugshot-release policy were not independently established and should be confirmed with the Sheriff’s Office.
Faribault County Jail Roster: 10 Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I search the Faribault County Jail roster?
Open the official Faribault County Jail Roster page at faribaultcountymn.gov/1580/Jail-Roster. Open the available custody report, check its date and search for the person’s name. Call 507-526-5148 for current custody confirmation.
2. Does Faribault County publish daily jail bookings?
The county publishes a jail roster with booking dates and times. You can identify recent bookings among the people listed, but the roster is not guaranteed to include every arrest or everyone booked and released during a particular day. Check the report date before relying on it.
3. What is the Faribault County Jail address and phone number?
Faribault County Jail is located at 320 Dr. H. Russ Street, Blue Earth, MN 56013. The Sheriff’s Office and jail contact number is 507-526-5148.
4. What information appears on the Faribault County inmate roster?
The county’s in-custody report format includes inmate names, booking dates and times, arresting agencies, charges, custody or case statuses, and sentence-related dates when available. The fields and entries may change.
5. Are Faribault County Jail mugshots available online?
The county’s published roster format does not establish that every inmate has a publicly displayed photograph. If a mugshot is not available on the roster, contact the Sheriff’s Office to ask whether a booking photograph can be requested under Minnesota data-access rules.
6. What are the Faribault County Jail visitation hours?
The county publishes visiting hours on Monday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. All visitors must be preapproved, and applications may take up to one week to process. Visits can be canceled without notice.
7. How can I leave a phone message for a Faribault County inmate?
Call the inmate message line at 507-571-2172 and follow the recorded instructions. Correctional staff do not deliver personal phone messages or reminders. Messages are not confidential, and inmates are responsible for checking them.
8. How do I send money to an inmate at Faribault County Jail?
The Sheriff’s Office identifies Inmate Canteen as its online inmate-account deposit service. Deposits can also be made through a kiosk in the Sheriff’s Office lobby. Review the official commissary page and confirm fees and limits before sending money.
9. How do I find an inmate’s bail amount or court date?
Call the Sheriff’s Office at 507-526-5148 to confirm current bail, bond and custody conditions. For court dates and filed criminal cases, search Minnesota Court Records Online or contact Faribault County District Court. A roster entry does not replace a court order.
10. Is Faribault County Jail the same as Minnesota Correctional Facility–Faribault?
No. Faribault County Jail is in Blue Earth and is operated by the Faribault County Sheriff’s Office. Minnesota Correctional Facility–Faribault is a separate state prison in the city of Faribault in Rice County. Search Minnesota Department of Corrections records for state prison inmates.