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The Ramsey County Jail roster in Minnesota is an official, searchable online dashboard maintained by the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office. It provides public information about people currently held at the Ramsey County Adult Detention Center (ADC) in Saint Paul, along with records of individuals released within the previous five days.
The roster is updated approximately every 30 minutes and supports searching by first name, last name, age or booking number. You can review booking details, arresting charges and formal charges without using an unofficial inmate-search website.
Ramsey County Jail Roster: Official Inmate Search
Ramsey County publishes the Adult Detention Center (Jail) Roster through its official open-data website. The dashboard is searchable and displays booking information along with separate arresting-charge and formal-charge sections.
Does the roster show current and released inmates?
Yes. The Sheriff’s Office states that the dashboard contains records for current inmates and for people released during the preceding five days. This makes it useful for checking a very recent release as well as current custody.
A released person may remain visible for several days. Therefore, finding a name on the roster does not automatically mean the person is still incarcerated. Check the release-date field and contact the jail when current custody must be confirmed.
How often is the roster updated?
The official dashboard states that its data is updated every 30 minutes. However, someone undergoing intake may not appear until a booking number has been assigned.
How to Search the Ramsey County Jail Roster by Name
The dashboard initially displays records for all listed individuals. Use its filters to narrow the information to the person you are researching.
Search using the person’s last name, first name, age or booking number. A booking number is especially useful when several people have similar names.
Compare the person’s name, age, booking number, date booked and date released, if any.
Check the Arresting Charges and Formal Charges tables. They represent different stages of the criminal justice process and may not contain identical information.
Select Clear All to reset the dashboard. The county warns that without proper filtering, case information displayed in one table may not correspond to the person you intended to search.
For immediate custody questions, contact the Adult Detention Center at 651-266-9350. For hearing dates and court outcomes, use the Minnesota Judicial Branch’s case-search resources.
How to search on a mobile phone
Open the dashboard in your mobile browser, allow it to load, and locate the filter controls. Enter a surname or booking number and review the matching records. Because the dashboard contains several tables, you may need to scroll within the page to see booking details and charges.
What if the dashboard appears blank?
Refresh the page, allow additional time for the tables to load and try another browser. Some interactive data dashboards require JavaScript. If the official website is temporarily unavailable, call the jail rather than relying on a third-party copy of the roster.
Ramsey County Jail Booking Records & Recent Arrests
The ADC dashboard includes a Booking Details table. It is the primary official resource for checking recent jail bookings and the custody history covered by the public roster.
How to find recent booking records
Can I search older bookings?
The official roster is designed for current inmates and people released within five days. It is not a complete historical archive of all Ramsey County arrests.
For an older booking or an incident report, request the relevant records from the Sheriff’s Office or the arresting agency under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
Arresting charges versus formal charges
| Record type | What it represents | Best verification source |
|---|---|---|
| Booking Details | Admission, release and detention information | Ramsey County ADC roster |
| Arresting Charges | Initial allegations recorded by the arresting agency | Arresting law-enforcement agency |
| Formal Charges | Charges filed after legal review by prosecutors | District court and Minnesota court records |
| Case Disposition | Outcome of court proceedings | Minnesota Judicial Branch |
Ramsey County Jail Roster Fields Explained
The official dashboard displays several fields that help identify a booking and understand its status.
| Field | Meaning | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Booking # | Number assigned to a jail booking | Use it to distinguish bookings and narrow searches. |
| Name | Recorded inmate name | Compare with age and booking number. |
| Age | Age shown in the record | Helps distinguish people with similar names. |
| Date Booked | Date associated with jail admission | Compare with the expected arrest period. |
| Date Released | Recorded release date, when applicable | Check whether the person has left custody. |
| Days Detained | Length of detention reflected in the record | Read together with booking and release dates. |
| Arresting Charges | Initial allegations from the arresting agency | Not necessarily the final filed charges. |
| Formal Charges | Charges filed following legal review | Verify with official court records. |
Why is the booking number important?
Names are not unique. A booking number identifies a specific admission record and helps distinguish multiple bookings involving the same person or records belonging to people with similar names.
What does a blank release date mean?
A blank release date may indicate that no release has been recorded in the displayed information. It should not be treated as a guarantee that the person remains in custody at the exact moment of your search.
Ramsey County Jail Mugshots & Booking Photographs
The official ADC roster focuses on booking details and charge information. It should not be treated as a guaranteed public mugshot gallery.
If you need an official booking photograph, contact the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office to determine whether the image is available and how to submit an appropriate data request.
How to request a booking photograph
Why might a booking photograph be unavailable?
The image may not be displayed through the roster, the record may be subject to legal restrictions, or the request may need to be processed by the responsible records unit. Availability depends on applicable Minnesota law and county procedures.
Why Someone May Not Appear on the Ramsey County Jail Roster
What to do when a search returns no match
Ramsey County Jail Bail, Bond & Release
Ramsey County provides official instructions for posting bail or bond for someone held at the Adult Detention Center. The correct payment process depends on the person’s charges, court orders and custody status.
How to check bail or bond
Search the official ADC roster and identify the correct booking.
Use the Minnesota Judicial Branch’s public case records to find available bail orders and hearing information.
Contact 651-266-9350 to verify the current bail amount, any other holds and the correct payment process.
Open Warrants, Arrests & Bookings and select Post bail or bond.
Ask which office accepts payment, whether an approved bonding agent is permitted and what identification or documentation is required.
Retain proof of payment and wait for the facility to confirm completion of release processing.
Why can release be delayed?
Release may depend on receiving court paperwork, checking additional warrants or holds, completing bond processing and finishing jail administrative procedures. A payment receipt alone does not guarantee immediate release.
Can an inmate be released without paying bail?
Depending on the case, a court may authorize release on recognizance, impose nonfinancial conditions or set other release requirements. Only the responsible court and detention authorities can confirm the applicable conditions.
Ramsey County Jail Visitation Hours & Rules
Visitation at the Ramsey County Adult Detention Center is subject to current facility rules, scheduling procedures and inmate eligibility. The county’s official Adult Detention Center information should be checked before traveling.
How to confirm a visit
Visitor preparation checklist
Can visitation be canceled?
Yes. Facility operations, security restrictions, emergencies, disciplinary restrictions and transfers can affect visits. Confirm availability with staff even if the inmate was eligible previously.
Ramsey County Jail Inmate Phone Calls & Messages
People held at the Adult Detention Center may have access to approved communication services under jail rules. Telephone providers, calling rates and account arrangements can change, so use the county’s current instructions before depositing money.
How to set up inmate telephone communication
Can I call an inmate directly?
Ordinary jail communication is generally arranged through the facility’s approved inmate calling system rather than by transferring incoming public calls directly to an inmate. Ask staff how emergency messages are handled.
Ramsey County Jail Inmate Mailing Address
Ramsey County Adult Detention Center is physically located at the following address:
Important: This is the facility’s physical address. Do not assume it is the correct current destination for personal inmate mail. Some detention facilities use separate mail-processing addresses or approved electronic-mail systems.
How to confirm the correct inmate mailing address
What should I avoid sending?
Do not send cash, checks, medication, electronics or other property without express approval. Ask staff whether photographs, greeting cards, printed materials or books are permitted before mailing them.
Ramsey County Jail Commissary & Inmate Money Deposits
Inmate accounts may be used for approved commissary purchases and other facility-authorized services. The current deposit provider, limits and fees should be verified directly with Ramsey County before submitting payment.
How to send money to an inmate
Commissary versus bail versus phone accounts
| Payment type | Purpose | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Commissary deposit | Approved inmate purchases | Authorized deposit provider and account |
| Telephone account | Inmate calls or messages | Current communication provider and rates |
| Bail or bond | Court-ordered release conditions | Exact amount, legal holds and payment location |
Ramsey County Jail Inmate Property Release
Property held during booking may be subject to inventory, storage and release rules. The person collecting property may need the inmate’s authorization and valid identification.
How to request property pickup
What if the inmate has been transferred?
Contact the original facility to determine whether the property was transferred with the person or remains in Ramsey County custody. Do not assume the receiving facility can release property stored at the ADC.
Ramsey County Jail Court Records, Charges & Hearing Dates
The jail roster provides arrest and detention information. For official criminal proceedings, hearing dates, filed charges and case outcomes, use the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
How to find a Ramsey County criminal case
Why might the jail and court records differ?
The roster contains both arresting-agency information and judicial information. Arresting charges reflect the initial allegations; formal charges follow prosecutorial review. Court dates and legal statuses can change after roster information is published.
Can I use the roster to prove a conviction?
No. The roster documents detention and related case information, not necessarily the final outcome. A conviction or dismissal should be verified through the appropriate court record.
How do I request a jail or arrest record?
Ramsey County’s official roster explains that additional public data may be requested under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Use the county’s data-practices request process for records not displayed in the dashboard.
Ramsey County Jail Release Notifications & Minnesota VINE
Ramsey County directs users to Minnesota VINE for available custody-status information and notifications. VINE is intended to help users monitor covered custody and criminal-case developments.
How to register for custody notifications
Ramsey County Jail vs. Workhouse: Which Roster Should You Search?
Ramsey County has two distinct adult custody facilities that are commonly confused in online inmate searches.
| Facility | Purpose | Official roster |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Detention Center (ADC) 425 Grove Street, Saint Paul | County jail, booking and detention | ADC Jail Roster |
| Adult Correctional Facility (ACF) 297 South Century Avenue, Saint Paul | County correctional facility, commonly called the Workhouse | ACF Resident Roster |
How to search the Workhouse roster
What if the person is in state or federal custody?
Use the Minnesota Department of Corrections for state correctional custody or the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator for covered federal prison records.
Ramsey County Jail Address, Phone & Google Map
The Adult Detention Center is located on Grove Street in downtown Saint Paul. Before traveling for visitation, bond payment, property pickup or another service, confirm the correct entrance and service hours with jail staff.
Get directions to Ramsey County Adult Detention Center →
Do not confuse the two addresses
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Saint Paul, MN 55119
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Adult jail, adult correctional and juvenile detention records are handled through different facilities and legal procedures. Use the appropriate agency rather than assuming every Ramsey County inmate is housed at Grove Street.
Official Ramsey County Jail & Public Records Resources
Search current inmates and individuals released within five days. Updated approximately every 30 minutes.
Open official roster →Official county navigation for inmates, bookings, warrants and bail or bond instructions.
View county booking resources →Official law-enforcement and detention-service information.
Visit Sheriff’s Office →County instructions concerning access to booking photographs.
Review booking-photo guidance →Separate resident search for the Ramsey County Workhouse. Availability may be affected by maintenance.
Open Workhouse roster →Official criminal case searches, hearing information and court-record access.
Access court records →County departments, service locations and public contacts.
Visit county government →Check available custody records and notification-registration options.
Open VINELink →State correctional custody and offender-information resources.
Visit Minnesota DOC →Search covered federal inmate custody records.
Search federal inmates →Official-source note: Ramsey County’s open-data roster confirms the 30-minute update interval, five-day post-release coverage, search filters, booking fields and distinction between arresting and formal charges. Current visitation hours, inmate-mail processing details, commissary vendor fees and property pickup hours were not independently confirmed; contact the facility before acting on those matters.
Ramsey County Jail Roster FAQs
1. How do I search the Ramsey County Jail roster?
Open the official Ramsey County Adult Detention Center roster dashboard. Use its filters to search by first name, last name, age or booking number. Review booking details and charges, then select Clear All before another search. Call 651-266-9350 for urgent custody confirmation.
2. How often is the Ramsey County Jail roster updated?
The Sheriff’s Office states that the Adult Detention Center roster is updated every 30 minutes. People undergoing intake may not appear until a booking number is assigned, so the roster is not guaranteed to reflect every immediate custody change.
3. Does the Ramsey County roster show released inmates?
Yes. The official ADC dashboard includes records for current inmates and people released within the preceding five days. Check the Date Released field before assuming someone remains in custody.
4. How can I find recent Ramsey County Jail bookings?
Open the official ADC roster, locate the Booking Details table and review the Date Booked column. Filter by name or booking number to identify a particular person. For older records outside the roster’s coverage, contact the responsible records agency.
5. Can I find Ramsey County Jail mugshots online?
The official ADC dashboard primarily provides booking and charge information, not a guaranteed mugshot gallery. Use the Sheriff’s Office booking-photo information page to learn whether a particular photograph is available through an official request.
6. What is the Ramsey County Jail address and telephone number?
The Ramsey County Adult Detention Center is located at 425 Grove Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101. The jail information telephone number is 651-266-9350.
7. What are the visiting hours at Ramsey County Jail?
Visiting schedules depend on current facility rules and inmate eligibility. A current official day-by-day schedule could not be independently confirmed for this guide. Call the Adult Detention Center at 651-266-9350 before traveling.
8. How do I post bail for someone at Ramsey County Jail?
Confirm the inmate’s custody and current bail conditions, then consult the county’s Warrants, Arrests & Bookings page under Post bail or bond. Call 651-266-9350 to verify the payment procedure, any additional holds and release-processing requirements.
9. Is the Ramsey County Workhouse roster the same as the jail roster?
No. The Adult Detention Center at 425 Grove Street has its own Sheriff’s Office roster. The Adult Correctional Facility, commonly called the Workhouse, is at 297 South Century Avenue and uses a separate resident roster.
10. Does appearing on the Ramsey County Jail roster mean someone was convicted?
No. The roster may include people awaiting trial, people held on warrants and sentenced individuals. Arresting charges and formal charges are different from a final conviction. Check official Minnesota court records for the case outcome.