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The Steele County Jail roster is the official inmate listing for the Steele County Detention Center in Owatonna, Minnesota. The county publishes a downloadable roster PDF showing people in custody, booking dates, arresting agencies, hold reasons and recorded charges.
To find someone, open the official PDF and search for the person’s last name. For an arrest that occurred very recently, or to confirm whether someone has been released, contact the Detention Center directly.
Official Steele County Jail Roster: Current Inmates
Where is the official Steele County inmate roster?
The official county website links to the Steele County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Roster PDF. The document includes a printed date and a list of individuals in jail custody at the time it was generated.
What information appears on the roster?
The county’s published PDF uses these main headings:
Charge descriptions may include Minnesota statute references, probation violations or warrants. The PDF should not be treated as a complete court docket or a final statement of guilt.
Is the Steele County jail roster updated daily?
The roster is generated as a dated report, and the published file can be replaced with a newer version. The exact update time is not guaranteed. Always check the printed date rather than assuming the PDF reflects every booking or release that occurred today.
Is the roster free to view?
Yes. The county provides public access to its roster PDF without requiring a paid third-party inmate-search subscription.
What if the direct PDF link stops working?
Open the official Steele County Detention Center page and select Jail Roster from its navigation menu. This is preferable to relying on an archived copy hosted by another website.
How to Search the Steele County Jail Roster by Name
Look at the report heading to see when the jail generated the roster.
On a computer, press Ctrl+F or Command+F. On a phone, use the PDF viewer’s search icon or Find option.
Search the person’s surname first. The roster normally lists names in last-name-first format.
Check the complete name, including middle names or initials where displayed.
Read the booked date, agency, hold reason and charges shown for that individual.
Call the Detention Center at 507-446-7000 for time-sensitive information.
How do I search the PDF on an Android phone or iPhone?
Open the roster link in your browser or PDF application, then select the search or magnifying-glass tool. Type the inmate’s surname. If the browser does not support searching inside the PDF, open it with a PDF reader that does.
Can I search using a booking number?
The official PDF is primarily a list of names and booking information, not a dedicated booking-number lookup service. If you only have a booking identifier, contact the jail.
Can I search for an inmate using only a first name?
Yes, you can search the PDF text for a first name, but results may include several people. A surname or full legal name is more reliable.
What if a name has a hyphen or alternate spelling?
Try the surname without punctuation, check both parts of a hyphenated name and review similar spellings. A person may be booked under a legal name different from the one commonly used.
Steele County Jail Booking Records & Recent Arrests
The roster provides a snapshot of detainees at the Steele County Detention Center. It is useful for finding recent bookings from law-enforcement agencies operating in and around Steele County.
How to check a recent arrest in Owatonna or Steele County
Which agencies may appear in the booking records?
Depending on the booking, the roster may identify agencies such as the Steele County Sheriff’s Office, Owatonna Police Department, Blooming Prairie Police Department or other agencies responsible for the person’s custody.
Does the roster show every arrest in Steele County?
No. A person arrested in Steele County may be released without being held in the county jail, transferred to another facility or omitted from a particular roster snapshot. The roster is not a comprehensive arrest-history database.
Can I find bookings from previous years?
The current roster PDF is not a complete historical archive. For older records, contact the Steele County Sheriff’s Office and ask about the applicable public-data request procedure.
Does a booking mean the person was convicted?
No. A booking means the person was admitted into custody. The allegations or holds recorded at intake do not establish a criminal conviction.
How to Understand Steele County Jail Roster Fields
| Field | What it tells you | What to remember |
|---|---|---|
| Inmate | Person’s name as recorded by the jail. | Usually displayed surname first; verify the complete name. |
| Booked | Date of the jail booking. | Not necessarily the arrest date. |
| Agency | Law-enforcement agency associated with the booking. | May be different from the court handling the case. |
| Hold Reasons | Basis for detention, such as a new offense, warrant or probation matter. | More than one hold can affect release. |
| Charges | Offense descriptions or statutory references associated with the booking. | These are not findings of guilt. |
| Printed On | Date the roster report was generated. | The information may have changed since publication. |
What does New Offense mean?
It generally indicates that the person is being held in connection with a newly alleged offense. It does not indicate a conviction.
What does Warrant Arrest mean?
It indicates that a warrant is associated with the booking. The warrant may have been issued by a court in Steele County or another jurisdiction.
What does Probation Violation mean?
It means an alleged violation of probation conditions is associated with the person’s custody. Whether the violation is established is determined through the appropriate legal process.
What if the roster lists several charges?
Review each charge separately. Multiple allegations do not necessarily correspond to multiple convictions, and the court may later amend or dismiss charges.
Why is there no bond amount in the PDF?
The county’s published roster primarily presents names, dates, agencies, holds and charges. For an actual bail amount or release condition, contact the jail or the court handling the case.
What if an Inmate Is Not on the Steele County Jail Roster?
What to do when a search returns no match
Steele County Jail Visitation: On-Site & Online Video Visits
The Steele County Detention Center uses video visitation. Social visits are not conducted face to face. The official county instructions distinguish free video visits from the jail lobby and paid remote visits from home.
Official on-site video visitation hours
| Days | On-site lobby visiting sessions | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Sunday | 12:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. | Free |
| Monday–Sunday | 7:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. | Free |
Official online video visiting hours
Monday–Sunday: 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m., during non-lockdown periods. Remote visits cost $0.39 per minute, according to the county’s published instructions.
How to set up a Steele County Jail video visit
Can I visit the same inmate twice in one day?
Yes. The county allows two 20-minute lobby visits per detainee per day, provided they take place during different visiting sessions. A visitor may see only one detainee per session.
Are Steele County Jail visits recorded?
Yes. The Detention Center states that visits are recorded. Do not use ordinary social visits for privileged attorney-client discussions.
Can the inmate refuse a visit?
Yes. A detainee may refuse a visit. Staff can also deny or terminate visits for safety, disciplinary or rule violations.
What rules apply in the visiting area?
Visitors may not use cell phones in the visiting area or bring food and beverages. Children must be supervised. Visitors who appear intoxicated or engage in inappropriate behavior may be denied access.
Steele County Jail Inmate Phone Calls & Messaging
The Steele County Detention Center allows detainees to make outgoing calls through its telephone service. The county also provides electronic messaging information through its inmate communication pages.
How to help an inmate make telephone calls
Are jail calls free?
Ordinary calls are listed at $0.21 per minute. The county also provides detainees classified as indigent with 10 minutes of call time per week at no fee.
Are legal calls recorded?
The county states that calls not listed as private attorney calls are subject to recording and monitoring. Attorneys should confirm the approved private-call procedure with the facility.
What communication help is available for hearing-impaired inmates?
The Detention Center offers access to Purple VRS upon request at no fee for qualifying detainees. See Purple VRS for service information.
Can I send electronic messages?
The county provides an Inmate Messaging page. Review its current provider instructions, charges and restrictions before sending messages.
Steele County Jail Commissary & Sending Money
Steele County allows funds to be deposited into detainee accounts. The official county page identifies online deposits through Inmate Canteen and cash or credit-card deposits at the Detention Center’s lobby kiosk.
How to send money online
Can I deposit money at the jail?
Yes. The county accepts cash or credit-card deposits through its lobby kiosk. Contact the jail if you need to confirm kiosk access or payment limits.
Can I mail money to an inmate?
Steele County’s official Inmate Funds page states that cash mailed to the facility may be deposited into the detainee’s account. Its mail rules also say approved postal-office or bank-issued money orders are accepted, while personal checks, unapproved money orders and cashier’s checks are placed in the inmate’s personal property rather than credited as ordinary deposits.
Because mailed cash can be lost or stolen, an electronic deposit or lobby kiosk is generally easier to track. Call the facility before sending money through the mail.
What is the inmate money used for?
Account funds may support purchases or services made available through the detention facility, including commissary items and permitted communication services.
Does Steele County publish a universal deposit fee?
The county’s Inmate Funds page does not establish one universal fee for every transaction. Check the actual provider checkout screen for current charges.
Steele County Jail Inmate Mailing Address & Rules
2500 Alexander Street SW
Owatonna, MN 55060
Use the inmate’s name as recorded by the Detention Center and include your return address.
How to mail a letter to a Steele County inmate
When is inmate mail processed?
The county says detainee mail is sent and received Monday through Friday, with incoming mail distributed Tuesday through Saturday.
Does staff inspect inmate letters?
Yes. Correctional staff inspect incoming correspondence for contraband and prohibited content. Privileged legal mail has a separate inspection procedure and is opened in the detainee’s presence.
Can I send greeting cards or decorated letters?
Use caution. The county rejects incoming mail that is scented, written with crayons or markers, contains watermark-like appearances or has markings or graffiti on the envelope. Plain paper and ordinary envelopes are safer choices.
Can I send magazines or newspapers?
The county says magazines and newspapers received for detainees are placed in their personal property. Inmates are not permitted to order merchandise through the mail or telephone, and deliveries are not accepted.
Can I send a money order?
The county identifies postal-office or bank-issued money orders as approved. Other types may be placed into the inmate’s personal property. Confirm the current acceptance policy before mailing any funds.
Can attorneys send legal mail?
Yes. Privileged correspondence from attorneys and other authorized sources follows separate procedures. The county says such mail is opened and inspected in the detainee’s presence.
Steele County Jail Bail, Bond & Detainee Release Times
Bond and release decisions depend on the court, the custody reason and any additional warrants or holds. The inmate roster does not provide a complete substitute for current bail information.
Published Steele County detainee release windows
| Type of release | Typical published time | Important qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Sentenced detainees | 6:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. | Typical release window, not a guaranteed appointment. |
| Newly charged detainees after arraignment | 2:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. | Actual release depends on court orders and processing. |
These windows come from Steele County’s official Detainee Release Times page. The county notes that emergency situations can change the schedule.
How to confirm bond before paying
Does paying bond guarantee immediate release?
No. A person may remain in custody because of another court order, warrant, probation matter, transfer arrangement or administrative processing.
What if the person is awaiting their first court appearance?
Contact the jail for custody information and the Steele County court for hearing details. The release decision may not be available until after judicial review.
Can I rely on the release time printed on a third-party website?
No. Use the county’s official release-time guidance and confirm any specific person’s status directly with the Detention Center.
Steele County Court Records, Charges & Hearing Dates
Steele County is part of Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. Criminal case filings, hearing information and case outcomes should be checked through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
How to find an inmate’s criminal case
Why might the court charges differ from the jail roster?
The jail may record allegations at intake, while prosecutors later decide what charges to file. Court charges may also be amended or dismissed.
Can I see a future hearing date?
Use MCRO or the Minnesota Judicial Branch’s hearing and calendar resources. Contact Steele County Court Administration when an appearance must be confirmed.
Are all court records public?
No. Some records are confidential, sealed or otherwise restricted. Juvenile matters and certain case information may have special access limitations.
How do I obtain certified court documents?
Contact Steele County Court Administration for the appropriate certified-copy process and any applicable fees. A public online case summary is not necessarily a certified record.
Steele County Jail Attorney Visits, Property & Other Requests
How can an attorney arrange professional contact?
Steele County provides a separate Professional Visiting resource. Attorneys and other approved professionals should use the official instructions rather than ordinary social video visitation.
Open Detention Center → Professional Visiting
How do I pick up an inmate’s property?
Call 507-446-7000 and ask what authorization is required, whether the inmate must submit a property-release request and when an approved recipient may collect belongings. Do not travel without confirming the procedure.
Can I drop off clothing or personal items?
Do not assume personal drop-offs are accepted. The county’s mail rules restrict merchandise and deliveries. Contact the jail before bringing clothing, medication, eyeglasses or other items.
How can an inmate request medical assistance?
People in custody should follow the facility’s internal medical-request and emergency-notification procedures. Family members with urgent safety concerns can contact the Detention Center and ask staff to relay the concern through appropriate channels.
How can I report a jail safety concern?
Contact jail administration at 507-446-7000. The county also provides a PREA resource addressing sexual abuse and sexual harassment in detention settings.
Open official Detention Center information →
Who handles jail administration?
The county identifies Anthony Buttera as Jail Administrator and Paul Prissel as Assistant Jail Administrator. The facility’s main number is 507-446-7000.
Steele County Jail Release Alerts & Victim Notifications
Minnesota offers custody-status notification resources for victims and other eligible registrants. Availability and coverage depend on the agency and the person’s custody status.
How to check whether notifications are available
Will every Steele County release generate an alert?
Not necessarily. Do not assume every inmate, transfer or release event is covered. For urgent confirmation, call the Detention Center directly.
What if I am a victim of the alleged crime?
Review the county’s Resources for Crime Victims information and contact the appropriate victim-assistance program. The Steele County Attorney’s Office also maintains victim-services resources.
Steele County Detention Center Address, Phone & Google Map
Owatonna, MN 55060
Non-emergency dispatch: 507-451-8232
Third Judicial District
Google Map: Steele County Detention Center, Owatonna
Open driving directions to Steele County Detention Center →
Is the Detention Center open 24 hours?
The county states that the detention facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. That does not mean every public service, visiting session or administrative request is available at all hours.
What should I bring for a jail visit?
Confirm your approved video-visitation account and any identification requirements before arriving. Do not bring prohibited food, drinks or electronic devices into the visiting area.
What should I do before traveling for release or property pickup?
Call 507-446-7000 to confirm the person’s status, required authorization, pickup location and applicable times.
Official Steele County Jail & Minnesota Records Links
County-published inmate listing with booked dates, agencies, hold reasons and charges.
Open current roster →Facility contacts, inmate services, roster navigation and detention information.
Visit detention center →Official sheriff information, records, warrants and law-enforcement services.
Visit Sheriff’s Office →Free lobby video visiting, remote rates, visiting hours and account registration.
Read visiting rules →Telephone rates, indigent call allowance, monitoring and accessibility.
Read phone rules →Mailing address, approved correspondence, legal mail and prohibited items.
Read mail rules →County instructions for electronic communication with detainees.
View messaging information →Lobby deposits, online Inmate Canteen deposits and mailing-funds guidance.
Read deposit instructions →County-published typical release windows for sentenced and newly arraigned detainees.
Check release times →Provider portal used for deposits and approved video visiting.
Open provider portal →Official Minnesota Judicial Branch public case-record search.
Search court cases →Official court contact and location information.
Visit court website →Search public Minnesota state corrections records.
Search state custody →Find people in federal correctional custody.
Search federal inmates →Check available custody-status and victim-notification resources.
Check notifications →2026 state inspection of Steele County Jail and its detention operations.
Read inspection report →Source and freshness note: This guide uses the Steele County government’s detention, roster, visiting, phone, mail, funds and release pages, along with Minnesota judicial and corrections resources. The roster PDF is a changing public report. Its current inmate names, printed date and live custody statuses are not reproduced here. Always check the official PDF and verify time-sensitive details with the jail.
Steele County Jail Roster: 10 Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where can I find the official Steele County Jail roster?
The Steele County Sheriff’s Office publishes its inmate roster as a PDF at https://www.steelecountymn.gov/Sheriff/Inmate_Roster.pdf. You can also open the county’s Detention Center website and select Jail Roster. Check the report’s printed date to see when it was generated.
2. How do I search for an inmate in Steele County Jail?
Open the official roster PDF and use your browser’s Find function or the PDF viewer’s search tool. Search the person’s last name, compare the full name and review the booking date, agency, hold reason and charges. Call 507-446-7000 if current custody must be confirmed.
3. What is the Steele County Detention Center address and phone number?
The Steele County Detention Center is located at 2500 Alexander Street SW, Owatonna, MN 55060. Its main telephone number is 507-446-7000. The facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
4. How often is the Steele County inmate roster updated?
The county publishes a dated inmate roster PDF that can be replaced with a newer report. Check the Printed on date at the top of the document. Do not assume a downloaded copy contains every booking or release that occurred after that date.
5. Can I see Steele County Jail booking records and mugshots?
The official roster lists inmate names, booked dates, agencies, hold reasons and charges. It should not be assumed to include a publicly downloadable mugshot for every inmate. Contact the Steele County Sheriff’s Office about access to additional booking records or photographs.
6. What are the visiting hours at Steele County Jail?
Official on-site video visiting hours are Monday through Sunday, 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Remote video visiting is offered daily from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. during non-lockdown times. Lobby visits are free; online visits cost $0.39 per minute.
7. How do I send money to an inmate at Steele County Jail?
The county accepts cash or credit-card deposits through its lobby kiosk and online deposits through team3.inmatecanteen.com. Its official instructions also discuss mailed cash and approved money orders. Check the county’s Inmate Funds and Inmate Mail pages before sending money.
8. What is the Steele County Jail inmate mailing address?
Address letters to the inmate’s full name at 2500 Alexander Street SW, Owatonna, MN 55060. Include your return address and follow the county’s rules about writing materials, prohibited items and privileged correspondence.
9. When are detainees released from Steele County Jail?
The county lists typical release times of 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. for sentenced detainees and 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for detainees arraigned on new charges. These times can change due to emergencies, court orders, holds or processing. Call 507-446-7000 for an individual release question.
10. What should I do if someone is missing from the Steele County Jail roster?
Check the PDF’s printed date, search alternate spellings and call the Detention Center at 507-446-7000. The person may have been released, recently booked, transferred or held in another jurisdiction. Minnesota DOC and federal inmate locators are available for other types of custody.