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The Stearns County Jail roster in St. Cloud, Minnesota provides official searches for adults currently held in the county jail and people booked into the facility in the past. The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office maintains separate current-inmate and past-inmate search systems, including booking dates and available individual custody details.
Use the official links below to check Stearns County inmate bookings, custody status, historical jail records, visitation rules, phone services and court information. This guide covers Stearns County, Minnesota, not the separate jails in neighboring Benton or Sherburne counties.
Stearns County Jail Roster: Official Search Links and Contact Information
Find adults presently listed in Stearns County Jail custody using name, age and booking-date filters.
Open current roster →Search previous Stearns County Jail admissions. The county states that this database includes records from the past seven years.
Open past roster →Get the facility’s address, visiting hours, central-control phone number and inmate-service links.
County jail information →Stearns County Jail quick facts
| Information | Official Details |
|---|---|
| Facility | Stearns County Jail |
| Location | 807 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, MN 56303 |
| Central Control | 320-259-3760 — answered 24 hours a day |
| Jail Division | 320-259-3750 |
| Sheriff’s Records Division | 320-259-3700 |
| Current Inmate Search | Official current roster |
| Past Inmate Search | Official historical roster |
| Past Search Coverage | Past seven years, according to the Sheriff’s roster portal |
| Facility Type | County-operated medium/maximum-security jail |
| Court | Stearns County District Court, Seventh Judicial District |
The county explains that people arrested within Stearns County are booked into its jail even when the arresting agency is a local police department. The facility houses people awaiting court proceedings, sentenced inmates within its authorized custody limits and eligible Huber/work-release participants.
How to Search the Current Stearns County Jail Roster
The Sheriff’s current-inmate portal displays adults presently listed in custody. Its search fields include booking-date range, last name, first name and age. All filters are optional, so you can view the roster without knowing the person’s name.
Step-by-step current inmate search
The page offers booking-date, last-name, first-name and age fields.
Use the inmate’s legal last name and first name to narrow the results.
Enter an age or booking-date range if needed. The date fields use the MM/DD/YYYY format.
The county system displays records matching your criteria.
Compare the person’s name, age, gender and booking date with the information you know.
Select the person’s name to view additional information available in the county’s system.
Call Central Control at 320-259-3760 if a release, transfer or urgent visit depends on the result.
How to view all current Stearns County inmates
Open the current roster and select Reset to clear the search filters. The county instructs users to use Reset to view all results. You can then browse the pages or sort by a column heading.
How to sort the jail roster by booking date
The official results table includes sortable column headings. Select Booking Date to organize the results by admission date. You may also sort by first or last name.
Can I search using only a last name?
Yes. Because the current roster’s search fields are optional, a last-name filter can be used without entering a first name. If several people share the surname, compare their other available identifiers.
How often is the Stearns County roster updated?
The county portal displays a Data last updated timestamp and refreshes its data regularly. Always read the timestamp shown on the live page rather than relying on a screenshot or an older third-party copy.
Why are juveniles not included?
The county explicitly restricts public distribution of juvenile custody information under Minnesota law. Questions about juveniles who have been arrested or detained should be directed to the jail at 320-259-3760.
Stearns County Jail Past Inmate and Booking Search
The county operates a separate Past Inmate Search for historical admissions. This database includes booking records from the past seven years and provides a different set of filters from the current roster.
How to find a previous Stearns County Jail booking
What does each historical search result represent?
The county states that each row represents a separate occasion when the person was in Stearns County Jail custody. A person booked more than once may therefore have multiple entries.
What is the Weekender column?
The historical roster includes a Weekender column indicating a weekender custody arrangement. The county directs users to Jail Records for more information about individual weekender entries.
Can I find bookings older than seven years?
The public historical portal states that it covers seven years. For older records, contact the Sheriff’s Records Division to ask whether the records are retained and available through a records request.
Does a past booking mean the person has a criminal record?
A booking documents custody, not necessarily a conviction. For filed charges and case outcomes, use the Minnesota Judicial Branch’s official court record system.
Stearns County Jail Roster Fields and Booking Information Explained
The current and past inmate searches display slightly different fields. Understanding them helps avoid mistaking a similar name or historical booking for the correct individual.
| Field | What It Means | Search Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Last Name | Surname recorded by the jail | Required in the past-inmate search |
| First Name | Given name recorded at booking | Useful for distinguishing similar surnames |
| Middle Name | Additional name field | Available as a filter in the historical search |
| Gender | Gender shown in the county record | Compare with other known identifiers |
| Age | Age displayed by the roster | Can help distinguish people with the same name |
| Booking Date | Date associated with a jail admission | Useful for locating recent or older bookings |
| Race | Demographic category shown by the roster | Do not use alone to establish identity |
| Weekender | Historical-roster indicator for weekender custody | Contact Jail Records for clarification |
| Profile Details | Additional information associated with a selected entry | Open the inmate name to review available details |
Does the roster show criminal charges?
Individual profiles may provide additional custody or case-related information. The exact fields available depend on the record. Use Minnesota Court Records Online to investigate publicly accessible court filings and dispositions.
What if the booking date looks wrong?
Confirm you are looking at the correct booking event. A historical search can show multiple admissions for the same person. If you believe the record contains an error, contact the Sheriff’s Office rather than relying on a third-party directory.
Stearns County Jail Mugshots and Booking Photographs
The official roster is the safest starting point for checking whether a booking photograph is displayed with a person’s custody profile. The county’s public search instructions do not guarantee that every record includes a downloadable mugshot.
How to check for a Stearns County booking photo
Are all mugshots available to the public?
No universal public-access guarantee should be assumed. Disclosure depends on the type of record, applicable Minnesota law and the Sheriff’s retention and release procedures.
Can I use a mugshot to establish guilt?
No. A booking photograph records a stage in the detention process and is not proof that the person committed an offense.
Can I request an older booking photograph?
Contact Sheriff’s Records at 320-259-3700 and ask whether the specific photograph is retained and available for release.
Why an Inmate May Not Appear on the St. Cloud Jail Roster
A new arrest may not yet appear in the online system.
The person may appear in the past roster instead of current custody.
Hyphenated names, aliases or spelling variations can affect results.
The person may be held in Benton, Sherburne or another county jail.
A transfer may place the person outside Stearns County Jail.
Juvenile or otherwise protected records may not be publicly displayed.
What to do when the inmate search returns no results
Stearns County Jail Bail, Bond and Release Procedures
A person held in Stearns County Jail may be eligible for release under a court order, a posted bond or another lawful release arrangement. The required amount, accepted payment method and any remaining holds must be verified for the specific case.
How to check bail or bond for a Stearns County inmate
Can I pay bail online?
Do not assume an online payment method is available for every case. Contact the jail or the relevant court for the current approved procedure.
Does posting bond guarantee immediate release?
No. Release processing can take time, and other warrants, holds or court orders may prevent release even when one bond has been satisfied.
What if the inmate has multiple charges?
Ask whether each charge or case has a separate bond or release condition. Paying an amount associated with one case may not resolve all custody holds.
What if the bond amount changes?
Follow the latest court order. A previously reported amount may no longer be valid after a hearing or judicial review.
Stearns County Jail Visiting Hours and Visitor Rules
The Sheriff’s Office publishes specific visiting hours for the jail at 807 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud. Social visits are non-contact and conducted using video monitors on the second floor of the Law Enforcement Center.
Official Stearns County Jail visitation schedule
| Day | Visiting Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | No visitation |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 PM–10:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–4:00 PM |
| Saturday | No visitation |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM–11:00 AM |
The county states that this visiting schedule applies year-round and does not change for holidays. Operational restrictions can still affect individual visits, so confirm before traveling.
How to visit an inmate at Stearns County Jail
How long is a Stearns County Jail visit?
The county generally limits visitors to one 20-minute visit per day. During busy periods, visits may be shortened to 15 minutes.
How many visits can an inmate receive?
Inmates are limited to one visit per visiting day. The Sheriff’s Office states that inmates serving sentences shorter than three days do not receive visiting privileges.
Does Stearns County Jail require a visiting list?
No. The county states that it does not use visiting lists. However, visitors must provide identification and comply with the facility’s rules.
What identification is accepted?
Preferred forms include a state identification card, a valid driver’s license or another official identification document with a photograph, physical description and signature.
Can children visit inmates?
Visitors under age 15 must be accompanied