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Otter Tail County Jail Roster: Inmate Search, Recent Bookings, Charges & Mugshots
Trying to find someone in the Otter Tail County Jail? The Sheriff’s Office provides an official in-custody roster showing publicly available information about people currently held at the county detention facility in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
The most direct way to search is through the county’s Jail In Custody List. Its roster format includes inmate names, identifying numbers, booking dates, charges, bond information and booking-photo fields. It is a practical starting point for checking whether a person is listed in custody, but it is not a complete criminal-history report or a guarantee of current release status.
The Otter Tail County Jail is located at 416 South Mill Street, Fergus Falls, MN 56537. The county operates a 111-bed facility that holds both sentenced and unsentenced prisoners, including people detained for other counties and certain state or federal agencies.
Independent guide researched October 24, 2026. Current custody, court appearances, bond eligibility, visitation rules, mailing instructions and payment services should always be confirmed through the official sources before taking action.
Otter Tail County Jail — Quick Facts
How to Search the Official Otter Tail County Jail Roster
Otter Tail County maintains a public jail in-custody list under its detention services section. The county reports that the information is updated every two hours, making it a useful starting point for recent bookings and present custody searches.
The list is accessible without creating an account with a commercial inmate-search company. The official page links to the current roster document, which can be reviewed using a browser or PDF viewer.
Official county inmate search Otter Tail County Jail In Custody List
Follow these steps:
- Open the official county roster page. Use the link above rather than relying on an old downloaded inmate list.
- Select “View In Custody List.” The current roster opens as a separate document.
- Check the roster date and time. The report identifies the time for which the custody information was generated.
- Search for the person’s last name. Use the PDF viewer’s Find function or browse the listed names.
- Compare identifying details. Review the person’s full name, age, sex and other available identifiers to avoid confusing people with similar names.
- Review booking information. Look at the booking number, intake date and charge descriptions.
- Read the bond and release column. Where information is available, the report may show bond amounts or projected-release information.
- Verify urgent changes. Call 218-998-8556 if a recent release, court decision or custody transfer makes the report potentially outdated.
Because the roster is updated periodically, a person booked shortly after the last report may not appear immediately. Likewise, a recently released person may remain listed until a new report is produced.
What Information Appears on the Otter Tail County Inmate Roster?
The official roster format provides more detail than a simple list of names. Understanding the individual fields can help families, attorneys and other users distinguish a booking record from a court judgment.
| Roster field | What it tells you | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | Booking photograph when included in the report. | Use alongside other identifiers, not as proof of identity or guilt by itself. |
| MNI # | Master Name Index identifier used in the records system. | Useful for distinguishing records with similar names. |
| Name | Recorded inmate name. | Compare the complete first, middle and last name. |
| Sex / Age | Identifying fields shown in the custody record. | Help reduce mistaken identification. |
| Booking # | Identifier for the booking transaction. | Useful when asking staff about a particular booking. |
| Intake Date | Date associated with admission into custody. | Distinguishes recent bookings from earlier detention periods. |
| Charges | Listed offense descriptions, classifications, statutes or case status. | Compare against official court records when determining case outcome. |
| Bond Amount / Projected Release Date | Available bail, conditional bond or estimated release information. | Verify with detention staff and the court before making arrangements. |
Common Minnesota charge abbreviations
Recent Otter Tail County Jail Bookings and Arrest Records
The Otter Tail County Jail houses both sentenced and unsentenced prisoners. It also accepts certain inmates held for other counties, the Minnesota Department of Corrections, immigration authorities and the U.S. Marshals Service.
Consequently, not every person listed at the Fergus Falls jail was necessarily arrested by the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office. The arrest or custody authority may belong to another agency.
Does the roster include every arrest in Otter Tail County?
No. A current custody list is not a complete historical arrest database. People who were cited and released, transferred, released after booking or held elsewhere may not appear in the latest report.
If you need an earlier arrest report, identify the agency that handled the incident and follow its public-record request procedure.
Official Sheriff’s Office Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office
For arrest-record questions:
- Open the official Sheriff’s Office page.
- Use the detention links for current custody information.
- Determine whether the Sheriff’s Office or another agency made the arrest.
- Prepare the person’s name, approximate arrest date and incident information if known.
- Contact the correct records custodian to determine whether the requested report can be released.
- Ask about any applicable fees, redactions or identification requirements.
Otter Tail County Jail Mugshots and Booking Photos
Unlike many county jail lists that display only names and charges, the Otter Tail County in-custody report includes a Photo field. Booking photographs may therefore appear alongside other publicly available inmate information.
However, mugshot availability should not be assumed for every record. A photograph may be absent, withheld, unavailable in a particular report version or restricted because of legal or administrative requirements.
To view available booking photos
- Open the official Jail In Custody List.
- Select “View In Custody List.”
- Locate the inmate’s name.
- Look at the report’s Photo column.
- Compare other identity information before relying on the photograph.
For older or missing photographs
- Identify the person’s approximate booking date.
- Determine the agency responsible for the booking photograph.
- Contact that agency’s records office.
- Ask whether a public record request is available.
- Confirm any disclosure limitations or fees.
Third-party mugshot pages can also continue displaying outdated information after a person’s release or after a criminal case changes. For current custody, return to the official county roster.
What If You Cannot Find Someone on the Otter Tail County Jail Roster?
An unsuccessful search does not necessarily mean the person has never been arrested or was not recently booked.
Recommended no-result checklist
- Reopen the current county report.
- Verify the report’s generated date and time.
- Search by surname without the middle name.
- Try reasonable spelling variations.
- Consider whether the booking occurred very recently.
- Contact the jail at 218-998-8556.
- If the person is under state correctional supervision, consult the Minnesota DOC offender locator.
- For an existing criminal case, use the Minnesota court system rather than relying exclusively on the custody list.
Otter Tail County Jail Bail, Bond and Release Information
The Otter Tail County inmate report may display bond amounts or projected-release information for listed inmates.
A posted amount can be useful when preparing to contact the court, but it should not be interpreted as a guaranteed release price. Multiple charges, no-contact orders, probation holds, other-agency warrants or judicial conditions may affect a person’s eligibility for release.
How the first court appearance works
The county’s Jail FAQ explains that an arrested person’s initial judicial appearance or review generally occurs within the applicable 48-hour framework. The county describes ordinary first-appearance hearings as occurring at 11:00 a.m. during normal business days, although actual scheduling depends on the circumstances.
During the initial appearance, a judge may release the person, set bail or bond, impose conditions or order continued detention.
Official jail guidance Otter Tail County Jail FAQ and First Appearance Information
Before paying bond or planning a release:
- Locate the inmate in the official roster.
- Record the booking number and the available case or charge information.
- Review all listed charges, holds and bond amounts.
- Contact the jail at 218-998-8556 to confirm current custody status.
- Contact Court Administration when the issue concerns the judge’s order or hearing.
- Ask which office accepts payment and which payment methods are authorized.
- Confirm whether other holds may delay release.
- Keep the official payment or court confirmation.
Otter Tail County Jail Visitation Hours and Video Visits
Otter Tail County uses NCIC Inmate Communications to manage visitor accounts and video visitation. Visitors must create an account and submit the required information so the request can be reviewed for approval.
The jail provides free on-site video visitation during designated periods and remote video visitation during published daily windows.
Free on-site video visitation
| Day | First session | Second session |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. |
| Thursday | 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Remote video visitation
The county lists off-site video visits daily during these periods:
County-approved communication service NCIC Inmate Communications
How to arrange an inmate visit:
- Verify that the person is currently housed in Otter Tail County Jail.
- Open the NCIC website.
- Create a visitor account or sign in.
- Select Otter Tail County Jail when choosing a facility.
- Enter the inmate and visitor information requested by the system.
- Submit the registration information for approval.
- Choose an available visiting period after approval.
- Review any fees before confirming a remote visit.
- Follow the facility’s identification and visitor-conduct requirements.
Inmate Phone Calls, Messaging and Video Communication
Otter Tail County announced that beginning July 21, 2025, its inmate communications system would include wall-mounted phones and secure handheld tablets.
The NCIC system supports telephone calls, video visitation and electronic messages. The county also describes access to educational and rehabilitative programming through the communication system.
Official provider NCIC Phone and Messaging Services
- Open the NCIC website.
- Select the inmate communications or account option.
- Choose the correct Otter Tail County facility.
- Enter the appropriate inmate details.
- Review available communication services.
- Check current rates and any account-funding fees.
- Complete the transaction only after verifying the recipient.
- Save your payment confirmation.
How to Send Money to an Otter Tail County Jail Inmate
Otter Tail County’s Jail FAQ describes several methods for depositing funds into an inmate’s canteen account.
People in custody receive regular meals, but funds in their canteen accounts may allow them to purchase additional approved items such as snacks, writing materials and hygiene supplies.
Deposit at the jail
Cash can be deposited using the kiosk located in the public lobby of Otter Tail County Jail.
The county also identifies credit-card payments through the kiosk.
Remote deposit
The county links users to an Inmate Canteen service for online credit-card deposits.
Money orders may also be mailed according to the jail’s instructions.
Inmate funds Official Otter Tail County Canteen Deposit Instructions
Before depositing funds:
- Confirm that the inmate is still held at the Otter Tail County Jail.
- Open the county’s Jail FAQ page.
- Find the section explaining what can be provided to an inmate.
- Use the official Inmate Canteen link or the county’s lobby-kiosk instructions.
- Verify the correct inmate identification.
- Review transaction fees and payment restrictions.
- Keep your receipt or payment confirmation.
Otter Tail County Jail Inmate Mailing Address and Rules
Otter Tail County implemented revised mail-processing procedures beginning July 21, 2025. Ordinary personal mail is now processed through an off-site mailing center and delivered to inmates electronically.
Legal and medical mail follows a different route and must be sent directly to the detention facility.
Regular personal inmate mail
Inmate Full Name
Inmate PIN / Identifying Number
Otter Tail County Jail
PO Box 591
Longview, TX 75606
This processing address is for ordinary mail, documents and permitted photographs.
Legal and medical mail
Inmate Full Name
Otter Tail County Jail
416 South Mill Street
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Use the jail’s current legal and medical mail requirements. Do not send these items to the off-site scanning address.
Important regular-mail restrictions
- Include the inmate’s full name and identifying number.
- Include your return address.
- Mail must not exceed the published paper-size limit of 8.5 by 11 inches.
- Each mailing may contain no more than five pages.
- Write on the front side of pages only.
- Only one photograph is permitted per mailing.
- Do not send newspapers, magazines, books or bulk mail to the scanning address.
- Do not send legal or medical correspondence to the Texas processing center.
The county warns that materials sent to the off-site processing address are destroyed after scanning and are not returned or released.
Official mail policy Otter Tail County Jail — New Mail Guidelines
Before sending a letter:
- Open the county’s official mail-guidelines document.
- Confirm the inmate’s current custody status.
- Obtain the correct inmate identifying number.
- Use the applicable regular-mail or legal/medical-mail address.
- Check the five-page limit and photo restrictions.
- Include a complete return address.
- Do not enclose valuables or irreplaceable original documents.
Otter Tail County Jail Address, Phone Number and Google Map
The Otter Tail County Jail is located in Fergus Falls. It is important not to confuse the jail’s address with the Sheriff’s administrative office or the District Court courthouse.
Otter Tail County Jail
Physical address:
416 South Mill Street
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Jail administration:
218-998-8556
Sheriff main telephone:
218-998-8555
Published administrative location hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
These administrative hours should not be interpreted as the hours for booking, release processing or visitation.
Otter Tail County Court Records and Inmate Court Appearances
The jail roster provides information about custody and charges. The Otter Tail County District Court is the proper source for official court proceedings, filed charges, scheduled hearings, dispositions and certified case records.
Otter Tail County District Court is part of Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District and handles criminal, traffic, civil, family, probate, juvenile and other matters within its jurisdiction.
Otter Tail County District Court
Address:
121 West Junius Avenue
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Telephone:
218-560-7045
Office hours:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Minnesota Court Records Online
MCRO provides public access to many Minnesota District Court case records, case details and eligible documents.
You can search using a case number, citation number, attorney information and other available criteria.
Open Minnesota Court Case SearchHow to follow an inmate’s case
Official court search Minnesota Court Records Online — Case Search
- Locate the inmate in the Otter Tail County jail roster.
- Write down the full name and any available case or citation number.
- Open the Minnesota Court Records Online case-search system.
- Accept the court’s terms and conditions.
- Search by case or citation number when available.
- Choose Otter Tail County when narrowing court locations.
- Open the matching case and review the register of actions and available documents.
- Contact Court Administration if you need a certified copy or cannot access the relevant record online.
Checking an inmate’s next court date
The official Otter Tail County District Court page provides a public court calendar. The court states that the weekly calendar is posted at 7:00 a.m. on business days and updated hourly during the business day.
Court calendars may omit confidential matters and certain proceedings. A missing name does not automatically mean a hearing has been cancelled.
Court calendar Otter Tail County District Court Calendar
- Open the official District Court page.
- Find the Court Calendar section.
- Open the public weekly calendar.
- Use the PDF viewer’s search function to locate the person’s name.
- Confirm the hearing date, time and available courtroom information.
- Contact Court Administration if the proceeding is not listed or needs immediate confirmation.
Otter Tail County Active Warrant List vs. Jail Roster
An inmate roster and a warrant list are different official resources.
The Jail In Custody List identifies people currently listed in the county detention system. The Sheriff Warrant List identifies individuals named on the county’s published active warrant list.
Use the inmate roster when
- You want to see whether someone is currently in custody.
- You need the booking date or number.
- You need listed charges or bond information.
- You want to check available booking photos.
Use the warrant list when
- You are checking the county’s publicly listed active warrants.
- You need to determine whether a warrant entry has been published.
- You want official Sheriff contact instructions for warrant information.
Official warrant search Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Active Warrant List
The county states that this warrant list is updated daily.
- Open the county’s official warrant-list page.
- Select the link to the current active warrant list.
- Search for the person’s name.
- Compare identifying information carefully.
- Contact the Sheriff’s Office or the appropriate court for current warrant status.
Minnesota Department of Corrections Offender Search
If someone is no longer listed in Otter Tail County Jail, the person may have been released, transferred or placed under another agency’s authority.
For eligible state correctional records, use the Minnesota Department of Corrections offender-locator service.
Official Minnesota DOC Minnesota Offender and Fugitive Search
- Open the Minnesota DOC offender-search page.
- Follow the link to the state’s offender-search system.
- Search using the person’s identifying information.
- Compare any matching record carefully.
- Review available correctional status or facility information.
- Contact the DOC or responsible facility if the record does not answer a time-sensitive question.
Remember that a county jail roster and a DOC offender locator have different purposes. Absence from either system does not establish that no criminal case or warrant exists.
Other Otter Tail County Jail Services
The county publishes additional information about the detention facility, including inmate services and fingerprinting.
Official Otter Tail County Jail and Court Resources
These government sources and county-referenced services provide the information needed for custody searches, inmate communication, visitation, mail, deposits, court records and warrant follow-up.
Accuracy, Public Records and Responsible Use
This page is an independent informational guide. It is not operated by the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, Otter Tail County Jail, Minnesota Judicial Branch, Minnesota Department of Corrections or any other government agency.
The Sheriff’s Office states that its public inmate information is provided under Minnesota Statutes 13.82, 13.85 and 641.05. The county also warns that the data may not be fully current, accurate or complete and that identification information supplied by an individual may be false or incorrect.
Juvenile custody information is subject to legal restrictions. Other protected or confidential records may not be available to the general public.
A roster entry, arrest photograph or criminal charge is not proof of guilt. Individuals are presumed innocent unless and until convicted through the applicable legal process.
Otter Tail County Jail Roster — Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where can I find the official Otter Tail County jail roster?
The official roster is available through the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office Jail In Custody List page at https://ottertailcounty.gov/public-safety-law/detention/jail-in-custody-list/. Select “View In Custody List” to open the current roster document.
2. How often is the Otter Tail County jail roster updated?
Otter Tail County states that its official in-custody list is updated every two hours. The report shows a generated date and time. Recent bookings, releases and transfers may occur between updates, so contact the jail for urgent custody verification.
3. Can I search the Otter Tail County inmate roster by name?
Yes. Open the current roster document and use the PDF viewer’s Find function to search the person’s surname. Compare the full name, age, sex, booking information and other identifying details before relying on a result.
4. Does the Otter Tail County jail roster include mugshots?
The official in-custody roster format includes a Photo column, and booking photographs may appear for listed inmates. Not every record is guaranteed to have an available photograph. For older or unavailable booking photos, contact the responsible law-enforcement agency about public-record access.
5. What is the Otter Tail County Jail address and phone number?
The Otter Tail County Jail is located at 416 South Mill Street, Fergus Falls, Minnesota 56537. The jail administration phone number is 218-998-8556. The Sheriff’s Office general number is 218-998-8555.
6. What should I do if an inmate is missing from the Otter Tail County roster?
Reopen the latest roster, confirm its date and time, and search possible name variations. The person may have been recently booked, released or transferred. Call Otter Tail County Jail at 218-998-8556 if current custody confirmation is needed.
7. How can I visit an inmate at Otter Tail County Jail?
Visitors must create an account through NCIC and submit the required information for approval. Free on-site video visits are offered Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday during the county’s published sessions. Remote video visits are available daily during designated periods. Check the official jail page before scheduling.
8. How do I send money to an Otter Tail County Jail inmate?
The county provides a lobby kiosk for cash or card deposits and links to an approved Inmate Canteen service for online credit-card deposits. Money orders may also be mailed according to jail instructions. Verify the inmate, accepted payment method and any transaction fees before depositing funds.
9. What is the mailing address for an Otter Tail County jail inmate?
Ordinary personal mail must be addressed with the inmate’s name and identifying number to Otter Tail County Jail, PO Box 591, Longview, TX 75606. Legal and medical mail must be sent directly to the jail at 416 South Mill Street, Fergus Falls, MN 56537, following the facility’s current mail rules.
10. How can I find an Otter Tail County inmate’s court date or bond information?
Start with the official jail roster for available bond and booking information. For court dates and criminal case details, use the Otter Tail County District Court website or Minnesota Court Records Online. Contact Court Administration at 218-560-7045 or the jail at 218-998-8556 when immediate confirmation is necessary.