Find Released Inmates in Cass County

Cass County released inmate records are available through the Cass County Sheriff's Office, which operates the county jail in Walker and maintains public custody information in line with Minnesota law. Whether you are looking for someone currently in custody or recently released, this page covers the tools and contact information you need to find Cass County released inmates quickly and accurately.

Cass County Jail Roster

The Cass County Sheriff's Office maintains custody records for the Cass County Jail, located at 303 Minnesota Avenue, Walker, MN 56484. The jail currently operates as a 60-bed facility and has been running at or above capacity in recent periods, which reflects the broader trend of limited bed space in rural northern Minnesota counties. To find released inmates, the first step is checking the jail roster directly with the Sheriff's Office. Call the jail line at 218-547-7361 or the alternate number at 218-547-2441 for custody inquiries.

For mailed correspondence to an inmate, address letters to: Cass County Jail, Inmate Name, P.O. Box 1119, Walker, MN 56484. If you need to leave a message for an inmate without making a direct visit, the jail maintains a message line at 218-610-0770. This allows family members to communicate with someone in custody without traveling to Walker.

The jail does not always have an updated online roster posted in real time, so calling is the most reliable method for confirming whether someone is currently in custody or has been released. The online detention center page at casscountymn.gov has general information about the facility and services.

The MN DOC Public Viewer helps track Cass County released inmates who have been transferred from county jail to a Minnesota state correctional facility.

Use the DOC Public Viewer to search for Cass County released inmates who moved from the county jail into the state prison system or onto DOC supervision.

Cass County Jail Operations

Sheriff Bryan Welk was elected in 2023 and now leads the Cass County Sheriff's Office, which operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The jail is one of several divisions under the sheriff's authority. The Cass County Jail Division is staffed by one Lieutenant, four Sergeants, four Corporals, eighteen Deputies, and one full-time medical staff member. This staffing structure supports around-the-clock operations and provides basic medical care for people in custody.

Cass County has faced capacity challenges at the jail in recent years. The 60-bed facility has been running above its maximum capacity, which led the county to seek agreements with neighboring counties to house overflow inmates. Cass County approved a facility agreement with Itasca County to use beds at the new Itasca County jail. This arrangement is expected to save taxpayers roughly $170,000 per year compared to the previous overflow arrangement with Crow Wing County. If someone you are searching for is not at the Cass County Jail, they may have been transferred to Itasca County under this agreement. Contact the Cass County Jail at 218-547-7361 to confirm where a specific individual is being held.

For bail bonds, two companies frequently work with Cass County: Area Bail Bonds at (218) 339-2220 and A-Affordable Bail Bonds at (218) 547-4834. Bond amounts are set by the court, and the jail can confirm the current bail for anyone in custody.

Minnesota Public Records Law

Access to Cass County released inmate records is governed by state statute. Minnesota Statute 13.82 classifies certain law enforcement data as public, including names of people taken into custody, charges, booking information, and release dates. The Cass County Sheriff's Office is required to make this data available in the same way as every other county in Minnesota.

Minnesota Statute 13.85 governs corrections and detention data, specifying what is public and what stays private. Public data includes names, booking charges, facility location, and expected release dates for sentenced individuals. Private data that cannot be released includes medical records, mental health information, juvenile records, information that could jeopardize an ongoing investigation, and data that would put the safety of the facility or staff at risk.

If you need records beyond basic custody information, you can submit a written data request to the Cass County Sheriff's Office at 303 Minnesota Avenue, Walker, MN 56484. Requests are processed under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Response times vary, but routine requests are typically handled within a few business days.

VINE and Statewide Inmate Search

VINE is one of the most useful free tools for finding released inmates in Cass County. You can search by name at VINELink or call the VINE hotline at 877-664-8463. VINE covers county jails across Minnesota, including Cass County. Once you find the person you are looking for, you can register to receive automatic alerts by phone, email, or text when their custody status changes. This includes release from jail, transfer to another facility, or any other status update. VINE is free and open to anyone who wants to track an inmate's status, not just victims of crime.

For inmates who have moved from the Cass County Jail to a state facility, the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator is the right tool. People sentenced to more than one year are typically transferred out of county jail and into the Minnesota Department of Corrections prison system. The DOC Locator lets you search by name for anyone currently under state supervision, whether still incarcerated or on probation, parole, or supervised release. Results include current facility, supervision type, and release details.

VINELink provides custody alerts for Cass County releases and transfers, including notifications when an inmate is moved to a facility in another county.

Register at VINELink to receive free alerts when a Cass County inmate is released, transferred, or has any change in custody status.

Predatory Offender Registry

When a predatory offender is released from the Cass County Jail or a state facility, they must register with local law enforcement under Minnesota Statute 243.166. Registration applies to individuals convicted of certain sex offenses and some violent crimes. The Minnesota Predatory Offender Registry is maintained by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and is searchable online by name or geographic area.

For Level III offenders, who are assessed as the highest risk to reoffend, community notification is required upon their release. Minnesota Statute 244.052 sets out the risk level assessment process and defines when and how the public is notified. If you want to know whether a specific released inmate from Cass County is on the registry, search the BCA tool by name. The registry shows current address, registration status, and offense details for public registrants.

The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension also maintains statewide criminal history data. The BCA can run background checks and provide conviction records that go beyond what the jail roster contains.

Court Records for Cass County Cases

Court records for Cass County cases are available through Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO). Cass County is in the Ninth Judicial District. MCRO allows you to search by name or case number for criminal and civil case information, including charges, hearing dates, verdicts, and sentences. There is no fee to use the public access search tool.

When you find someone on the Cass County jail roster, court records can tell you more about what charges they faced and how the case was resolved. MCRO is a good supplement to the jail roster, which focuses on custody status rather than case outcomes. Sealed or expunged records will not appear in the system, but the vast majority of public criminal cases are accessible. If a case is not found, it may have been filed in a different district or handled at the federal level.

Minnesota Court Records Online covers all Cass County criminal cases filed in the Ninth Judicial District, with searchable case histories for released inmates by name.

Use MCRO to look up court case history for anyone who has been booked into Cass County Jail, including charges and sentencing records.

Contacting Cass County Jail

The Cass County Sheriff's Office is located at 303 Minnesota Avenue, Walker, MN 56484. The main phone number is 218-547-1424. The jail can be reached at 218-547-7361 or 218-547-2441. If you need to leave a message for an inmate, use the message line at 218-610-0770. This is a recorded line and messages are passed to inmates during scheduled times.

Mail to inmates should go to: Cass County Jail, Inmate Name, P.O. Box 1119, Walker, MN 56484. Include the inmate's full name and, if available, their booking number. Do not send cash. Money for inmate accounts should be deposited through whatever system the jail currently uses. Contact the jail at 218-547-7361 to ask about the current method for making deposits. Visiting hours and rules are set by the jail and can change, so call ahead or check the Cass County jail page for the most current schedule before planning a visit.

Cities in Cass County

There are no cities in Cass County that meet the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. The county seat is Walker. Residents from any city or township in Cass County who are arrested will be booked into the Cass County Jail or held at an overflow facility.

Nearby Counties

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