Search Carlton County Released Inmates

Carlton County released inmate records are available through the Carlton County Sheriff's Office, which posts an online jail roster updated every hour. As of August 2024, the jail operates from a brand new $74 million Justice Center in Carlton that replaced a facility built in 1979. The roster shows current inmates as well as recent bookings, and it can be accessed directly through the county's website. For people looking up released inmates in Carlton County, the hourly updates and publicly accessible roster make this one of the more current county-level tools in northeastern Minnesota.

Carlton County Jail Roster

The Carlton County jail roster updates every hour. New bookings appear after an inmate has been assigned a booking number. The roster is available at Carlton County Jail Roster on the county's official website. Each entry reflects the status as of the most recent update, so someone released within the last hour may still show up briefly before the next refresh. If someone has been released and the roster shows them as in custody, a direct call to the jail will confirm their current status.

The new jail is part of the Justice Center at 317 Walnut Ave in Carlton. The jail phone number is 218-384-4560. The Sheriff's Office main number is 218-384-9510, and the fax is 218-384-9183. The new facility has 96 beds, including 16 designated for female offenders. That is a significant improvement over the old jail, which was built in 1979 when the county had a much smaller population. Carlton County's population has grown about 20% since then, and the old facility was no longer adequate.

Juvenile records are restricted under Minnesota law and will not appear on the public roster. Any entry showing on the roster involves an adult booking.

The Carlton County jail roster page provides hourly updates on current inmates and recent bookings at the new Justice Center, with entries showing charges and booking status.

New Carlton County Justice Center

The Carlton County Justice Center opened in August 2024. It is a 112,000 square foot facility that cost $74 million and brings together several county functions under one roof: the Sheriff's Office, County Attorney, jail, courthouse, and emergency dispatch. Having all these services in one building changes how released inmate records are handled in Carlton County. Instead of tracking down different offices in different locations, most records-related needs can be addressed at the Justice Center on Walnut Ave.

The new jail has 96 beds, replacing the old jail that was built for a much smaller population. At its peak, the old facility was severely overcrowded and could not safely house the number of people being booked. The new building was designed with current and projected population in mind. The 16 beds for female offenders are a notable improvement, as older facilities often had minimal or inadequate space for women in custody.

The emergency dispatch center, also part of the Justice Center, runs 24 hours a day and handles 9-1-1 calls for Carlton County. Having dispatch in the same building as the jail means faster communication between field units and jail staff when new arrests are processed.

Visiting and Phone Calls at the Carlton County Jail

Visiting at the Carlton County Jail is scheduled through the Reliance website. Walk-in visits are not allowed. You must book your visit in advance through the online portal. Visiting days are Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. Saturday and Sunday visits can be scheduled for 9 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday visits are in the 1 to 5 p.m. window. Check the Reliance site for current availability before making plans.

Phone calls are handled through Reliance Telephone. You can set up an account by calling 800-896-3201 or visiting reliancetelephone.com. To add money to a phone account or make deposits online, use expressaccount.com. If you prefer to send a money order, mail it to PO Box 530, Carlton MN 55718. Policies for the new facility may differ from what was in place at the old jail, so it is worth confirming current rules with the jail directly.

Minnesota Public Data Laws and Carlton County Records

Carlton County makes inmate and released inmate data available under Minnesota Statute 13.82. This law requires law enforcement agencies to make basic booking information publicly available, including names, charges, booking dates, and release status. The online roster is how Carlton County meets this obligation. You do not need to file a request to view the public data already on the roster.

Minnesota Statute 13.85 governs corrections and detention records more broadly. Under this statute, health information, mental health data, and treatment records are private. The public roster reflects only what the law allows to be shared. If you need records beyond the roster, submit a data practices request to the Carlton County Sheriff's Office in writing.

For statewide criminal history, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) processes records requests that go beyond individual county court filings. Court records for Carlton County cases are also searchable through Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO).

VINE and DOC Locator for Carlton County

For automatic custody alerts, register with VINE (VINELink). VINE covers the Carlton County Jail and sends notifications by phone, text, or email when a person's status changes. Registration is free and available online at vinelink.com or by calling 877-664-8463. The service tracks releases, transfers, and other custody changes in real time as the jail updates its records.

When a Carlton County inmate is transferred to a state facility or placed on supervised release, use the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator to find them. The DOC Locator covers all Minnesota state prisons and supervised release cases. It shows current location, facility name, and sentence details. For sex offenders released in Carlton County, the Predatory Offender Registry is searchable under Minnesota Statute 243.166.

The Minnesota DOC Public Viewer is a free search tool that supplements the Carlton County jail roster by tracking inmates transferred to state facilities or on supervised release.

Cities in Carlton County

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

Other communities in Carlton County include Cloquet, Barnum, Moose Lake, and Wrenshall. Cloquet is the largest city in the county. All residents are served by the Carlton County Sheriff's Office and jail at the Justice Center on Walnut Ave in Carlton.

Nearby Counties

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