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The Mower County Jail roster is published by Mower County, Minnesota, as an official PDF listing people in custody at the jail in Austin. It includes booking details, custody status, charges and available bail information.
The jail is located at 201 2nd Avenue NE, Suite 4, Austin, MN 55912. For inmate information, contact the jail at 507-437-9562. Always check the PDF’s update timestamp before relying on a record.
Official Mower County Jail Roster & Inmate Search
Mower County publishes an Inmates in Custody report in PDF format. Unlike a typical searchable database, this report presents individual booking entries in a document that can be read or searched using a browser’s built-in PDF tools.
Austin, MN 55912
What does the official roster include?
The county’s published roster format contains fields such as:
How often is the roster updated?
The report displays its own Updated date and time. The county does not establish a guaranteed real-time refresh interval on the jail information page. Check that timestamp each time you open the document.
Does the roster include everyone arrested in Mower County?
No. An in-custody roster is not a complete history of every arrest. Someone may have been cited and released, transferred to another facility or released before the latest report was produced.
How to Search the Mower County Jail Roster by Name
Visit the Mower County Jail Roster.
At the top of the report, find the date and time after the word Updated.
On a computer, press Ctrl+F or Command+F. On a phone, use the browser or PDF reader’s Find in document option.
Try the person’s last name first. If there is no result, try a shorter portion or alternate spelling.
Check the full name, age, residence and other identifiers to avoid confusing people with similar names.
Note the booking number, booking time, arresting agency and custody status.
Check the listed charges, bond status and bail amount. Do not interpret a $0 entry as automatic eligibility for release.
Call 507-437-9562 when the information is time-sensitive.
How do I search the PDF on an Android phone or iPhone?
Open the PDF in your browser or a PDF reader. Use the search icon or document menu, type the inmate’s surname and move through matching occurrences. If the file downloads instead of opening, search the downloaded PDF.
Can I search by booking number?
Yes, when the booking number is printed in the PDF, you can search that text using the document’s Find feature. The report uses identifiers such as MCJ booking numbers.
Can I search by first name?
Yes. The PDF’s text-search function can locate first names, but common names may produce many matches. A surname is usually more useful.
What if the PDF appears blank?
Try reloading the file, opening it in a dedicated PDF reader or using another browser. If the county server is temporarily unavailable, contact the jail rather than relying on an old downloaded copy.
Mower County Jail Daily Bookings & Release Records
The official roster includes booking date and time information for listed individuals. It is useful for identifying recent admissions that remain on the in-custody report.
How to check a recent booking
Can I see every booking from the last 24 hours?
The in-custody PDF is not confirmed to be a complete 24-hour booking log. A person arrested and released before the report was generated may not appear. For a complete historical period, ask the Sheriff’s Office about available booking records.
Does the roster show release dates?
The published report format includes a Date and Time of Release field. That field may be blank for people still detained. A blank value should not be interpreted as a predicted release date.
How can I obtain older booking records?
Contact the Mower County Sheriff’s Office at 507-437-9400 and explain which records and date range you need. Ask about the public-data request procedure, fees and any restrictions under Minnesota law.
Can I search bookings from a previous year?
The current custody PDF is not a permanent archive of all prior bookings. An older arrest may require a records request to the responsible law-enforcement agency or a search of the corresponding court case.
| What you need | Best starting point | Limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Current inmate | Official jail roster PDF | Reflects its last update |
| Recent booking | Booking date on roster | May omit people already released |
| Older booking record | Sheriff’s Office records inquiry | Disclosure restrictions may apply |
| Release confirmation | Mower County Jail | Must verify current status |
| Criminal case outcome | Minnesota court records | Different from custody status |
| State prison custody | Minnesota DOC Public Viewer | Separate from county jail |
Understanding Mower County Jail Booking & Charge Fields
Mower County’s PDF uses several specific identifiers and status labels. The following table explains how to read them without confusing an arrest with a conviction.
| Roster field | Meaning | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Booking # | Jail identifier for the booking event | Use when contacting jail staff |
| CID/MNI # | Person-identification number in the relevant records system | Distinguish from the booking number |
| Current Age | Age displayed in the roster | Helpful but not conclusive for identification |
| City of Residence | Residence recorded for the person | May not reflect current residence |
| Date and Time of Booking | When jail intake was recorded | May differ from arrest time |
| Date and Time of Release | Release time if recorded | Blank when no release is recorded |
| Custody Status | Whether the report lists the person in custody | Verify current status by phone |
| Bail | Recorded bail amount or related status | Confirm eligibility and holds |
| Arresting Agency | Law-enforcement agency associated with the arrest | May differ from the jail operator |
| Charges | Alleged offenses or legal reasons for custody | Review the court docket |
| Bond Set | A bond-related status in the record | Verify the current court order |
| Hold Without Bond | Release on bond is not authorized under the listed hold | Ask jail or court staff about the order |
Does a $0 bail amount mean the person can leave?
No. A $0 entry may appear alongside a hold without bond or another legal restriction. Ask jail staff about the full release conditions before making assumptions.
Does the roster include convictions?
It includes charge and custody-related information, not a complete criminal-history or conviction record. Use Minnesota’s court system for dispositions.
What if several charges are listed?
Review each charge and its associated status. A person may be eligible for release on one matter but detained on another.
Mower County Jail Mugshots & Booking Photos
The official Mower County roster PDF is primarily a text-based custody report. Its published fields include names, booking details, charges and bail, but a mugshot is not guaranteed for each entry.
How to check for an official booking photograph
Are Mower County mugshots always public?
No. Availability depends on the record, Minnesota data-practices rules and applicable exceptions. The fact that a photograph was taken does not mean it is published online.
Can I request a mugshot after someone is released?
You can ask the responsible law-enforcement agency whether the image is available and releasable. Provide the person’s name and approximate booking date to help identify the record.
Why Someone May Not Appear on the Mower County Jail Roster
No-result troubleshooting steps
How do I search Minnesota state prison inmates?
Use the Minnesota Department of Corrections Public Viewer. State correctional custody is separate from the Mower County Jail roster.
How do I search federal inmates?
Mower County Jail Bail, Bond & Release Information
The official roster PDF may list a bail amount and a status such as Bond Set or Hold Without Bond. These fields are helpful for identifying the relevant issue but do not replace current jail or court instructions.
How to verify bail before making payment
Can I pay bail online?
Do not assume an inmate-deposit website accepts bail. Call the jail or the appropriate court for the currently authorized bond-payment procedure.
What does Hold Without Bond mean?
It indicates that release on bond is not authorized under the listed hold. The specific court order and any other legal restrictions determine the person’s options.
How long does release take after bond is posted?
Release processing varies. Payment verification, other holds, transportation and administrative steps may affect the timing.
Mower County Jail Visitation, Hours & Visitor Rules
Mower County maintains official visitor-conduct rules and publishes a visitation-hours notice through its jail information resources. The schedule may change due to staffing, inmate eligibility or security needs.
Reported visiting schedule
The following times have been reported for Mower County Jail, but they should be treated as unconfirmed until checked against the current county visitation notice.
| Day | Reported visiting hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 1 p.m.–4 p.m.; 6 p.m.–8 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 1 p.m.–4 p.m. |
| Thursday | 1 p.m.–4 p.m.; 6 p.m.–8 p.m. |
| Friday | 1 p.m.–4 p.m. |
| Other days | Confirm with the jail; no regular hours verified here. |
How to arrange an inmate visit
Do visitors need photo identification?
Visitors should be prepared to present government-issued photo identification. Confirm the jail’s current identification and age requirements before arriving.
Can children visit?
Ask staff about the current rules for minors, adult supervision and required identification or documentation.
Can visits be canceled?
Yes. Jail operations, disciplinary restrictions, emergencies or other security needs can affect visitation.
Can attorneys visit clients?
Attorneys should contact the jail to arrange professional visits and confidential communication under the applicable facility procedures.
Mower County Jail Inmate Phone Calls, Phone Cards & Messages
The county’s jail page includes an official policy titled Inmate Phone Cards and Texting Devices. It also publishes a dedicated inmate-contact number for leaving messages.
How to leave a message for an inmate
Can I call an inmate directly?
County jails generally use approved inmate communication systems rather than connecting ordinary incoming calls directly to housing units. Use the published inmate-contact line and follow its instructions.
How do I purchase inmate phone cards?
Open the official county jail page and select the Inmate Phone Cards and Texting Devices policy. Confirm the current vendor, purchasing method, fees and eligibility with staff before paying.
Are inmate calls monitored?
Ordinary jail communications may be monitored or recorded. Attorneys should confirm the approved privileged-communication process.
What if a phone payment fails?
Keep the transaction receipt and contact the approved provider. Ask jail staff which provider currently manages the relevant service.
Mower County Jail Commissary, Canteen & Inmate Deposits
The official jail page provides a policy titled Inmate Vending and Canteen. This is the best source for checking how inmates can purchase approved items and how family members may provide funds.
How to send money to an inmate safely
Can I deposit money online?
Ask the jail which online provider, if any, is currently authorized. A provider name or payment link from an unrelated website should not be treated as verified.
Can I bring cash to the jail?
Do not assume that cash deposits are accepted at the front desk. Ask whether a kiosk or other approved deposit process is available.
What can commissary funds purchase?
Depending on eligibility and inventory, inmate canteen programs may offer approved food, hygiene products and communication supplies. The official policy determines the items available at Mower County Jail.
Can I send a care package?
Ask whether the jail currently uses an approved care-package program. Do not mail food or retail packages without authorization.
Mower County Jail Inmate Mail & Mailing Instructions
Mower County publishes an official Inmate Mail policy PDF. Because correctional facilities may use separate addresses or procedures for ordinary correspondence, legal mail and books, confirm the applicable instructions before mailing anything.
201 2nd Avenue NE, Suite 4
Austin, MN 55912
How to send a letter to a Mower County inmate
Can I send money inside a letter?
Do not enclose cash, checks or money orders unless the official inmate-mail policy specifically authorizes the item and method.
Can I mail books or magazines?
Ask whether publisher-direct materials are accepted and which address should be used. Books and magazines may have different restrictions from ordinary letters.
How is legal mail handled?
Legal or privileged correspondence may require a separate process. Attorneys should contact the jail for the current addressing and handling rules.
What if the inmate has been transferred?
Mail may be returned or handled according to the jail’s policy. Verify the new facility before sending additional correspondence.
Mower County Jail Inmate Property Release & Medication Rules
The official jail page includes a policy titled Property and Medications. Property held by the jail may be subject to authorization, pickup requirements and restrictions on items accepted from outside.
How to request property release
Can I drop off clothing?
Ask staff before bringing clothing or personal items. Only items approved under the jail’s property policy may be accepted.
Can I bring medication for an inmate?
Contact the jail about the approved medication-review procedure. Do not leave prescription or over-the-counter medication at the front desk without instructions.
What if the property is being held as evidence?
Evidence may remain under the control of the arresting or investigating agency. Ask which agency is responsible for the item and its release procedure.
Mower County Criminal Court Records & Hearing Dates
Mower County Jail custody records and Minnesota criminal court records serve different purposes. Use the court system to check hearing dates, filed charges, case status and dispositions.
How to find a Mower County criminal case
Who should I contact for an inmate’s court time?
The Sheriff’s Office directs people seeking inmate court times to Court Administration. The county staff directory lists Mower County Court Administration at 507-509-7013.
Does a jail release mean the criminal case is dismissed?
No. A person may be released while a criminal case remains pending. Check the court docket for the actual case status.
Can I obtain certified court records from the jail?
Certified court documents should be requested through the appropriate court administration office, not the jail roster.
Are all court cases available online?
No. Some juvenile, sealed and other restricted cases may not be publicly accessible.
Mower County Jail Release Alerts & VINELink
VINELink provides victim-information and notification services in participating jurisdictions. Availability for a specific Mower County inmate or custody event should be checked directly.
How to check custody notifications
Can I predict release from the roster?
No. The roster’s release field records information when available; it is not a guaranteed future release schedule.
Mower County Jail Address, Contact Information & Google Map
Austin, MN 55912
Austin, MN 55912
Important: The jail is at 201 2nd Avenue NE, Suite 4. The Sheriff’s Office administrative address is 201 1st Street NE, Suite 3. Use the correct address for your intended service.
Get directions to Mower County Jail →
Before traveling to the jail
Official Mower County Jail & Minnesota Public Records Resources
County-published in-custody report with booking numbers, custody status, charges and bail details.
Open jail roster →Official jail contacts, policy PDFs, programs and roster access.
Visit jail information page →Official law-enforcement contacts and Sheriff’s Office information.
Visit Sheriff’s Office →Verified physical address, jail telephone number, fax and inmate message line.
View jail contacts →Official contact information for warrant inquiries.
View warrant desk →Search available criminal case records, court events and dispositions.
Search court records →Search Minnesota state correctional custody separately from county jail records.
Search state inmates →Find available federal inmate information.
Search federal inmates →Check available custody-status notification services.
Check notification options →Official 2026 facility inspection identifying Mower County Jail and its address.
Read inspection report →Source note: Facility address, telephone numbers and policy titles are based on Mower County’s official jail pages and directory. The roster fields are based on the county-published custody report. Visitation times shown above are reported hours rather than a confirmed current schedule. Mail, deposit, phone-card and property procedures should be checked against the linked county policy PDFs before acting.
Mower County Jail Roster FAQs
1. How do I search the Mower County Jail roster?
Open the official Mower County Jail Roster PDF at mower-sftp.co.mower.mn.us/WSFTPSVR/mcounty/jail/JailRoster.rpt.pdf. Use your PDF viewer’s Find function to search a surname, then review the booking number, custody status and charges. Call 507-437-9562 for current confirmation.
2. Does Mower County Jail publish a daily inmate roster?
Mower County publishes an Inmates in Custody PDF with an Updated timestamp. It includes booking information, charges, custody status and bail. The county does not guarantee a real-time refresh interval on its jail information page, so check the report date before relying on it.
3. What is the Mower County Jail address and phone number?
Mower County Jail is located at 201 2nd Avenue NE, Suite 4, Austin, MN 55912. The jail telephone number is 507-437-9562. The published inmate-contact number for leaving messages is 507-481-3131.
4. Can I find Mower County Jail mugshots online?
The official roster is primarily a text-based custody PDF and does not guarantee a booking photograph for every inmate. If no image is available, ask the Mower County Sheriff’s Office whether a particular booking photo can be released through its public-records process.
5. How do I find recent bookings or releases at Mower County Jail?
Open the latest official roster PDF and review the Date and Time of Booking, Date and Time of Release and Custody Status fields. The current roster is not a complete historical booking archive. Contact the Sheriff’s Office about older records.
6. How do I find a Mower County inmate’s bail or bond amount?
The official roster may show a bail amount and a status such as Bond Set or Hold Without Bond. Call Mower County Jail at 507-437-9562 to confirm current eligibility, other holds, the correct amount and authorized payment instructions before paying.
7. How do I arrange visitation at Mower County Jail?
Open the official Mower County Jail page and review the Rules of Visitor Conduct policy. Call 507-437-9562 to confirm current visiting hours, inmate eligibility, identification requirements and whether an appointment is needed. Reported visiting schedules should not be treated as confirmed.
8. How can I leave a message for a Mower County Jail inmate?
Mower County publishes 507-481-3131 as its inmate-contact phone number for leaving messages. Follow the system prompts. For phone-card and texting-device rules, read the policy linked from the official county jail page.
9. How do I send money or mail to a Mower County Jail inmate?
Use the Inmate Vending and Canteen and Inmate Mail policy PDFs on the official county jail page. Confirm the approved deposit provider, inmate identifier, mailing address and prohibited items before sending money or correspondence. The jail’s physical address should not automatically be assumed to be the correct mail-processing address.
10. Does appearing on the Mower County Jail roster mean someone was convicted?
No. A booking or criminal charge does not establish guilt. The roster provides custody-related information. Use Minnesota Court Records Online to check available court filings, hearing dates and case dispositions.