Brown County Released Inmate Records

Brown County released inmate records are maintained by the Brown County Sheriff's Office in New Ulm. The jail posts a PDF roster that is updated Monday through Friday and lists current inmates by name along with their booking information. If you are trying to find someone recently released from the Brown County Jail, the roster and a direct call to the facility are the two most reliable starting points. Brown County also maintains an active warrant list, and statewide tools like VINE and the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator can help track individuals who have moved beyond the local jail system.

Brown County Jail Roster

The Brown County Jail posts a PDF roster that is updated Monday through Friday. The roster lists current inmates and is available through the Brown County Sheriff's Office website. The PDF format means you download and view the document rather than searching an interactive database. To find a specific name, use your viewer's search function. The roster shows each person's name, booking details, and current status.

If someone is no longer on the roster, they have either been released or transferred to another facility. For recently released individuals, the roster may not show them depending on when it was last updated. A direct call to the jail at 507-233-6775 is the fastest way to confirm whether someone is still in custody or was released. The main Sheriff's Office number is 507-233-6700.

The jail and Sheriff's Office share an address: 15 S Washington St in New Ulm. The fax number is 507-359-1524. Jail Administrator Steve Appel oversees day-to-day operations. The jail is staffed by 14 correctional officers and a total of 25 staff members across all roles.

The Brown County Sheriff's Office website is the primary source for the jail roster PDF, active warrant list, and custody information for Brown County inmates.

About the Brown County Jail

The Brown County Jail was built in 1994. It has 56 beds and houses both male and female offenders. The facility processes about 2,985 bookings per year, which averages out to roughly 8 per day. For a county with a relatively modest population, that is a significant volume. The jail holds people awaiting trial, those serving sentences of under a year, and individuals held on warrants or detainers from other jurisdictions.

The 25 total staff members include correctional officers, supervisors, and support personnel. The facility operates around the clock, though the administrative office follows regular business hours. If you need to reach the administrative side of the jail, call during weekday business hours for the fastest response.

Brown County does not have a second detention facility. All county jail operations are handled at the single location on Washington St in New Ulm. People who are sentenced to longer terms may be transferred to a Minnesota DOC facility, at which point the local roster will no longer show them.

Warrant List and Tips

The Brown County Sheriff's Office maintains an active warrant list alongside the jail roster. People with active warrants in the county are listed publicly. If someone you are looking for does not appear on the jail roster, they may have an outstanding warrant that has not yet resulted in an arrest. Checking the warrant list on the Sheriff's website can clarify that situation.

Tips about warrant subjects can be reported to the Sheriff's Office by phone at 507-233-6700. The office accepts anonymous tips for information leading to the location of people with outstanding warrants. This is a common tool for helping law enforcement locate individuals who have avoided arrest.

Visiting the Jail

The Brown County Jail allows visitation one to two times per week, with each visit lasting up to 15 minutes. The schedule is set by the jail and may change. Visitors with felony convictions or active warrants may be denied access. That policy is common across Minnesota county jails and is enforced to maintain facility security. If you are not sure whether you qualify to visit, call the jail at 507-233-6775 before making the trip to New Ulm.

First-time visitors should bring valid photo ID. The jail may require you to be on an approved visitor list before you can come in. Contact the jail directly to find out whether the inmate you want to visit has added you to their list and whether any other requirements apply.

For people who cannot visit in person, statewide tools like VINE allow you to check custody status online or register for alerts. The VINE phone line is 877-664-8463. The service is free and covers the Brown County Jail along with all other Minnesota county jails connected to the statewide system.

Public Data Rules for Brown County Jail Records

The Brown County Sheriff's Office releases inmate data under Minnesota Statute 13.82. This law requires basic booking information, including names, charges, and booking dates, to be made public. The weekly roster PDF is the county's way of fulfilling that obligation proactively. You do not need to file a request to view what is already on the roster.

Private data is protected under Minnesota Statute 13.85. Medical records, mental health data, and certain treatment information are not available through a public records request. If you need records beyond the public roster, you can file a formal data practices request with the Sheriff's Office. Under Minnesota law, the office must respond within a set number of business days and either provide the records or explain why they are classified as private.

For court records related to Brown County cases, the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system is free and searchable. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) handles statewide criminal history requests for those who need a broader record than what court case filings show.

Minnesota Statute 13.82 is the legal foundation for public access to jail booking data, including the Brown County jail roster and released inmate records.

Statewide Released Inmate Search Tools

When a Brown County inmate is transferred to a state prison or placed on supervised release, the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator is the right tool to use. It shows current facility, sentence length, and expected release date for anyone in the state corrections system. The tool is free and searchable by name.

For sex offenders released in Brown County, the Predatory Offender Registry lists registrants required to report under Minnesota Statute 243.166. Risk levels under Minnesota Statute 244.052 determine how much community notification is required when a registrant moves into or out of Brown County. The Sheriff's Office coordinates local notification for Level III releases in the county.

Cities in Brown County

Brown County's county seat is New Ulm. No cities in Brown County meet the population threshold for a dedicated released inmate city page on this site.

Other communities in Brown County include Sleepy Eye, Springfield, Comfrey, and Hanska. All jail and released inmate records for residents of these communities are handled through the Brown County Sheriff's Office at 15 S Washington St in New Ulm.

Nearby Counties

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