Search Crow Wing County Released Inmates

Crow Wing County released inmate records are available through an online inmate lookup service operated by the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office in Brainerd. The county jail has 276 approved secure beds and passed its most recent Minnesota DOC inspection in 2024 with near-perfect compliance scores. This page covers how to find released inmate records in Crow Wing County, including the local lookup tool, VINE notifications, and statewide search resources.

Crow Wing County Inmate Lookup

The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office provides an inmate lookup feature accessible through the main county website at crowwing.gov. The lookup is listed under the Sheriff's Office services section. It lets you search by name to find current and recently booked inmates at the Crow Wing County Jail. The tool shows booking information and custody status, helping you determine whether someone is currently held or has been released.

The Crow Wing County Law Enforcement Center is at 304 Laurel Street, Brainerd, MN 56401. The Sheriff's Office phone is 218-829-4749. The fax number is 218-829-9459. For direct jail inquiries, call 218-822-7050. The facility serves Crow Wing County and handles bookings from all law enforcement agencies operating in the county, including city police departments and state patrol.

The county website also provides access to active warrants through the Sheriff's Office section. People on the warrant list are not in custody but have outstanding legal matters. If you want to check warrant status for someone in Crow Wing County, the website is a starting point, but calling 218-829-4749 is the most reliable way to verify current warrant status.

The Crow Wing County website provides the inmate lookup tool and active warrant listings under the Sheriff's Office public safety section at crowwing.gov.

Crow Wing County Jail Facility

The Crow Wing County Jail was designed with future expansion in mind. The current structure has infrastructure in place to support an additional 120 beds beyond the existing capacity. The approved capacity is 276 secure coeducational beds, with operational capacity running at about 90%, or 248 beds on a typical day. This is a substantial facility for a central Minnesota county.

The jail consolidates all county detention services into a single building. The facility is PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) compliant and undergoes regular inspections. In May 2024, the Minnesota Department of Corrections conducted a biennial inspection and found 100% compliance with mandatory rules and 99% compliance with essential rules. Those are strong results and reflect well on the county's facility management practices.

The county has also implemented an Impact Program, started by Assistant Jail Administrator Ron Imgrund. The program focuses on adult learning and behavior change. Each weekly module is designed to be useful on its own, recognizing that inmates may not be housed for the full duration of the program. The goal is to offer something of value to people in custody regardless of how long they stay.

VINE Notifications for Crow Wing County

For real-time alerts on custody changes at the Crow Wing County Jail, register with VINE (VINELink). VINE is free and sends notifications by phone call, text, or email when a person's custody status changes, including releases and transfers. Register online at vinelink.com or call 877-664-8463.

VINE pulls data from the jail system directly, which means alerts are triggered as events are recorded rather than waiting for a scheduled roster update. For anyone tracking the custody status of a Crow Wing County inmate, whether a victim, family member, or attorney, VINE provides the most timely notification available. You do not have to explain your reason for registering, and the service is available statewide for all participating county jails.

Register with VINE to get free automatic alerts when a Crow Wing County inmate is released or transferred, sent by phone, text, or email.

Public Records Laws in Crow Wing County

Crow Wing County makes jail data available under Minnesota Statute 13.82, which requires law enforcement to disclose booking information including names, charges, and dates. The online inmate lookup is the county's method for meeting this obligation. Anyone can use it without filing a formal request.

Minnesota Statute 13.85 sets boundaries around corrections data. Booking records and custody status are public. Medical, mental health, and financial records are protected. If you need records not in the online system, submit a written request to the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office at 304 Laurel Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. The office must respond within the required timeframe.

Statewide Tools for Crow Wing County

When a person convicted in Crow Wing County is transferred to state prison, the local inmate lookup stops showing them. Use the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator to find people held in state facilities or under supervised release. The tool is free and shows current facility, sentence information, and projected release dates for all state-supervised offenders.

For registered sex offenders in Crow Wing County, search the Predatory Offender Registry by name or address. Registration requirements are set under Minnesota Statute 243.166 and risk levels under Minnesota Statute 244.052. Court records for Crow Wing County cases are searchable at Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO). The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) holds statewide criminal history records.

Cities in Crow Wing County

Brainerd is the county seat and the largest city in Crow Wing County. Brainerd does not meet the population threshold for a dedicated released inmate city page on this site.

Other communities in Crow Wing County include Baxter, Crosby, and Ironton. All residents are served by the Sheriff's Office at 304 Laurel Street, Brainerd, MN 56401. Phone: 218-829-4749.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Crow Wing County. Each has its own released inmate records.