Search Big Stone County Released Inmates

Big Stone County released inmate records are available through online jail roster tools that list current bookings and recently released individuals at the Big Stone County Jail in Ortonville. The jail is a medium security adult facility managed by the Big Stone County Sheriff's Office, which logs around 2,853 bookings per year. If you need to look up someone who was released from the Big Stone County Jail, the roster sites offer name-based searches along with charge and booking date information. This page explains how to use those tools, how to contact the jail directly, and what other statewide resources are available for finding released inmates in Big Stone County.

Big Stone County Jail Roster

For current custody information at the Big Stone County Jail, contact the Sheriff's Office directly or use VINE, the statewide victim notification system. The MN DOC Offender Locator is the right tool if someone has been transferred to a state facility. These official sources show booking dates, charges, and custody status. If the person you are looking for has been released, VINE can confirm when that release occurred.

The Big Stone County Jail is at 20 2nd St SE in Ortonville. The Sheriff's Office is a short distance away at 11 SE 2nd St, Suite 101. Both can be reached at the same main number: 320-839-3558. Sheriff Mark Brown leads the office, and Chief Deputy David Hills handles administrative operations. You can contact either by email: markb@bsco.us for the Sheriff and davidh@bsco.us for the Chief Deputy.

The jail processes about 8 bookings per day on average, which works out to roughly 2,853 per year. That is a high volume for a county with a population of around 5,269. The county covers 528 square miles, with about 31 square miles of water, and the Sheriff's Office patrols territory covering about 5,050 residents outside of Ortonville.

The Big Stone County Sheriff's Office handles all custody records and can confirm current inmate status for anyone booked at the jail in Ortonville.

Sheriff's Office Hours and Jail Contact

The Big Stone County Sheriff's Office at 11 SE 2nd St is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Saturdays, office hours run from 1 to 11 p.m. On Sundays, hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The extended weekend hours are useful if you need to call and check on someone's status outside of a normal weekday.

The jail, located at 20 2nd St SE, can be reached at the same number: 320-839-3558. If you need to verify whether someone is still in custody or was recently released, a direct call is the fastest method when the online roster does not have a clear answer. Staff can confirm custody status, though they may not be able to share additional detail beyond what public records law allows.

Visiting and Inmate Mail

Visiting at the Big Stone County Jail happens Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visits are non-contact, meaning you speak through a glass partition. No more than two visitors are allowed per day for each inmate. First-time visitors should call ahead to confirm the schedule and any ID or registration requirements the jail may have.

To send mail to someone in custody, address it to: Big Stone County Jail, [Inmate Name], 20 2nd St SE, Ortonville MN 56278. The jail has rules on what can and cannot be included in mail. Most facilities in Minnesota do not allow cash or certain types of paper. Check with the jail before sending anything other than a standard letter to avoid having it rejected.

The MN DOC Offender Locator is also worth checking if the person you are looking for does not appear in local jail records. It covers individuals transferred to state custody after sentencing, which is a common next step for people who moved through the Big Stone County Jail.

The MN DOC Offender Locator tracks individuals in state prisons and supervised release, covering Big Stone County cases that moved beyond the local jail after sentencing.

Public Data Laws in Big Stone County

Minnesota law determines what Big Stone County can share about inmates and released individuals. Minnesota Statute 13.82 requires that basic booking data be made public. This includes names, booking dates, charges, and release information for adults held at the jail. The online rosters reflect this requirement by making the data searchable without any need for a formal request.

Private data is protected under Minnesota Statute 13.85, which covers corrections and detention records. Health information, mental health status, and certain case planning data are not public regardless of a request. The Big Stone County Court Administrator, Kim Sundbom-Trudeau, handles court records separately. Her office is at 20 Second St SE, Suite 107, in Ortonville, and can be reached at 320-839-2536.

Statewide Search Tools

If a Big Stone County inmate was transferred to a state facility or is serving a longer sentence, they will not appear on the local jail roster. In that case, use the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator. This tool covers people in state prisons and on supervised release. It shows current location, sentence information, and expected release dates where applicable.

The VINE service covers both county jails and state facilities in Minnesota. Register for free at vinelink.com or call 877-664-8463 to get automatic notifications when a person's custody status changes. Notifications go by phone, text, or email. You can also use the Predatory Offender Registry to search for sex offenders released in Big Stone County, as required under Minnesota Statute 243.166.

For court records from the Big Stone County District Court, the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system is free and publicly accessible. It covers criminal, civil, and family cases and lets you search by name or case number.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension maintains statewide criminal history records that can supplement local Big Stone County jail roster searches for more complete background information.

Cities in Big Stone County

Big Stone County's largest city is Ortonville, which serves as the county seat. No cities in Big Stone County meet the population threshold for a dedicated released inmate city page.

Other communities in Big Stone County include Graceville, Clinton, and Beardsley. All jail and released inmate records for residents of these communities are processed through the Big Stone County Sheriff's Office and jail in Ortonville.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Big Stone County. Each has its own jail and released inmate records.