Search Duluth Released Inmates

Duluth released inmate records are managed through the St. Louis County Jail, which processes all bookings for people arrested by the Duluth Police Department. Duluth is Minnesota's fourth-largest city, with around 90,000 residents, and sits along the western tip of Lake Superior in northeastern Minnesota. The Duluth Police Department operates a temporary holding facility for short-term holds but transfers all arrestees to the St. Louis County Jail at 100 North 5th Avenue West for extended detention under the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office.

St. Louis County Jail

The St. Louis County Jail is the primary detention facility for Duluth arrests. It is located at 100 North 5th Avenue West, Duluth, MN 55811. The main jail phone is (218) 726-2345. The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office main line is (218) 726-2341. The facility operates around the clock and serves all municipalities in St. Louis County, one of the largest counties by area in the contiguous United States.

The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office handles all booking and detention services for Duluth arrestees. When someone is arrested by Duluth Police, they may be held briefly at the Duluth Police temporary holding area before transfer to county custody. For most cases, the county jail is the booking destination. To find out if someone is currently in custody, call the jail at (218) 726-2345 or contact the Sheriff's Office at (218) 726-2341.

St. Louis County also maintains public records of inmate custody information. Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, basic arrest data is public at the time of booking, including name, age, charge, and custody status. The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office website provides additional resources for accessing inmate information, warrant searches, and public records requests.

Duluth Police Department

The Duluth Police Department is at 2030 North Arlington Avenue, Duluth, MN 55811. Main phone is (218) 730-5400. The department serves the city's distinctive geography, which includes a long waterfront on Lake Superior, hillside neighborhoods, and the major port of Duluth-Superior. Duluth PD operates harbor patrol and specialized units suited to the city's unique terrain. The department works closely with the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office for all jail and detention services.

For records requests, contact the Duluth Police Department Records Division. The department follows the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act for all public data requests. Duluth offers online reporting for certain non-emergency incidents through the city's website. Emergency calls always require 911. The city publishes crime statistics and reports through the police department. The department also coordinates security along the Lake Superior waterfront and the city's commercial harbor, which requires close ties with federal port authorities and the U.S. Coast Guard.

Because St. Louis County covers such a large area, the Sheriff's Office plays a major role in law enforcement across the county. The office provides patrol services to unincorporated areas and smaller towns throughout the county, in addition to operating the county jail. Jail-related questions can go to the Sheriff's Office through the Duluth address at 100 North 5th Avenue West, Duluth, MN 55811.

Statewide Inmate Search Tools

The MN DOC Offender Locator is the right tool when searching for someone sentenced to state prison or on supervised release. This tool covers individuals committed to the Minnesota Department of Corrections and does not include county jail inmates. You can search by name, date of birth, or DOC offender ID. Results include the current facility or status, conviction details, sentence information, and a photo when available. DOC Records Management can be reached at (651) 361-7330.

For county jail inmates, use VINE, which covers the St. Louis County Jail. VINE lets you look up an inmate by name or booking number and register to receive free custody change alerts by phone, email, or text. The Minnesota VINE line is 877-664-8463. The service is free and available 24/7. It does not cover federal detention facilities. For DOC supervised release notifications, contact Minnesota Haven at 1-800-657-3830 or victimassistance.doc@state.mn.us.

Predatory Offender Registry

The MN DOC Public Registrant Search is the state database for predatory offenders. Registration is required under Minnesota Statute 243.166 for people convicted of criminal sexual conduct, murder with sexual motivation, kidnapping, and child exploitation offenses. The minimum registration period is ten years. Some cases require lifetime registration.

The public database lists Level II and Level III offenders. Level III offenders face the widest community notification. Under Minnesota Statute 244.052, law enforcement must notify the community within 14 days of confirming a Level III offender's address. Level I offenders are not publicly listed. Searches can be done by name or by map view. For questions about the registry, call the DOC Community Notification Unit at (651) 361-7340 or (866) 396-9953.

Court Records

Duluth criminal cases are filed in St. Louis County District Court. The Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system provides free public access to case summaries and docket entries. Search by name, case number, or attorney. Viewing case summaries is free. Documents from July 1, 2015, forward are available electronically. Fees apply for some documents. Certified copies cost $10 per document. For older records, contact the St. Louis County Courthouse directly.

For full statewide criminal history background checks, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) offers a public online search at ch.state.mn.us for $15 per person. Results include conviction data from Minnesota courts. Conviction records are public for 15 years after sentence discharge. The BCA Criminal History Unit can be reached at (651) 793-2400. The BCA office is at 1430 Maryland Avenue East, St. Paul, MN 55106.

Minnesota Public Records Law

Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, law enforcement agencies must make arrest data public from the time of booking. Public data includes the date, time, and place of arrest, the charge, and the arrested person's name, age, sex, and last known address. It also includes whether the person was held or released. Booking photos are public data but can be withheld temporarily during active investigations.

Most corrections and detention data is classified as private under Minnesota Statute 13.85. Exceptions include arrest data and aggregate statistics. Medical, psychological, and financial records from correctional facilities are protected. Criminal conviction data is public for 15 years following discharge of sentence. These rules apply to the St. Louis County Jail, the Duluth Police Department, and all other law enforcement agencies in the state. Requests that do not receive a timely response can be escalated to the Minnesota Department of Administration's Data Practices Office.

Nearby Cities

Duluth is in northeastern Minnesota. The nearest qualifying cities are in the Twin Cities metro area.