Find Released Inmates in Dodge County

Dodge County released inmate records are available through the Dodge County Sheriff's Office jail population page, which shows who is currently held at the county's new detention facility in Mantorville. The jail houses detainees from all law enforcement agencies in Dodge County and handles bookings, bond procedures, and transfers. This page explains how to find released inmate information in Dodge County using the local jail page, VINE notifications, court records, and statewide search tools.

Dodge County Jail Population

The Dodge County Sheriff's Office maintains a jail population page at dodgecountysheriff.org/jail-population/. This page shows who is currently held in the new county detention facility. The site is operated directly by the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, so the data reflects the actual jail population as managed by county staff rather than a third-party aggregator.

The Dodge County Sheriff's Office is located at 22 E. 66th St., Dept. #201, Mantorville, MN 55955. The main phone is 507-635-6200. The fax number is 507-635-6225. The Sheriff's Office sits in the East wing of the Dodge County Courthouse, which holds the distinction of being the oldest working courthouse in Minnesota. The Jail Administrator is Chris Holland, who oversees the Detention Operations division that receives, processes, and detains people taken into custody by various law enforcement agencies in the county.

When a person is booked into the Dodge County Jail, they have the opportunity to post bond. If bond is paid, the person is released pending a court hearing. If they cannot make bond, they remain in custody until the court makes a decision. The jail's capacity of more than 150 beds reflects the county's investment in a modern, state-of-the-art facility built to ensure the safety of the public, staff, and detainees alike.

The Dodge County Sheriff's Office jail population page at dodgecountysheriff.org shows current detainee information directly from the county detention facility.

Data Classification and Records Access

Dodge County classifies its detention records under Minnesota Statutes and provides clear guidance on what is public and what is not. Inmate financial records, for example, are classified as private under Minnesota Statute 13.85, subd. 2, and are not available to the public. Incident reports, medical records, and certain telephone and electronic communications are also protected.

Access to restricted records is limited to specific personnel within the Sheriff's Office, including the Sheriff, Chief Deputy, and Captain-level staff. The county maintains detailed records including inmate history cards, which document an individual's full booking history. If you have a legal need for records that are not publicly available, you may need a court order or other legal process to obtain them. For records that are public, contact the Dodge County Sheriff's Office data practices coordinator at 507-635-6200.

VINE Notifications for Dodge County

For real-time custody alerts at the Dodge County Jail, register with VINE (VINELink). VINE sends automatic notifications when an inmate is released, transferred, or has another custody change. The service is free and available to anyone. Register online at vinelink.com or call 877-664-8463. Choose phone call, text, or email for your alerts.

VINE is a practical tool for Dodge County because the jail population page may not capture real-time changes between updates. VINE monitors custody status at the jail level and issues alerts as events are recorded, not on a fixed publishing schedule. For anyone who needs to know immediately when a Dodge County inmate is released, VINE is a more reliable option than checking the jail population page repeatedly.

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

Public Records Laws for Dodge County

Dodge County jail records are public under Minnesota Statute 13.82, which requires law enforcement to disclose basic booking information, including names, charges, and custody dates. The jail population page is the county's way of meeting this obligation. No formal request is needed to access what the page shows.

Minnesota Statute 13.85 covers corrections data and draws clear lines between what can be shared and what cannot. Booking records, charges, and custody status are public. Inmate financial records, medical records, and mental health data are private. If you need records beyond the jail population page, submit a written data request to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office at 22 E. 66th St., Dept. #201, Mantorville, MN 55955 under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.

Statewide Tools for Dodge County

When a person convicted in Dodge County is transferred to a state prison, the local jail page will no longer show them. Use the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator to find people in state custody or under supervised release. The tool is free and searchable by name, showing current facility, sentence data, and projected release dates.

For sex offenders released in Dodge County, the Predatory Offender Registry is searchable by name or address. Registration is required under Minnesota Statute 243.166. Risk levels are set under Minnesota Statute 244.052. For court records in Dodge County criminal cases, use Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO). Statewide criminal history records are maintained by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA).

Cities in Dodge County

Mantorville is the county seat of Dodge County. No cities in Dodge County meet the population threshold for a dedicated released inmate city page.

Other communities in Dodge County include Kasson, Claremont, and West Concord. All residents are served by the Sheriff's Office at 22 E. 66th St., Dept. #201, Mantorville, MN 55955. Phone: 507-635-6200.

Nearby Counties

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