Douglas County Released Inmates

Douglas County released inmate records are searchable through the Web Jail Viewer, a public access tool that provides booking information for people held at the Douglas County Sheriff's Jail in Alexandria. Douglas County is located in central Minnesota, and the Sheriff's Office uses this system to meet its public disclosure requirements under state law. This page covers how to search released inmate records in Douglas County, use VINE for custody alerts, and access statewide resources.

Douglas County Web Jail Viewer

Douglas County uses a Web Jail Viewer system that provides public access to information about inmates booked into the Douglas County Sheriff's Jail. You can search jail inmate records by name, including booking dates and charges. The system is designed to make booking data available to the public as required under Minnesota's data practices laws. It is a more interactive option than a simple PDF roster.

The Douglas County Sheriff and Jail is located at 216 7th Ave W., Alexandria, MN 56308. The main Sheriff's phone is 320-762-8151. The fax number is 320-763-4493. For direct jail inquiries, call 320-762-2139. The jail serves all of Douglas County and handles bookings from local police departments, county deputies, and other law enforcement agencies operating in the area.

The MN DOC Offender Locator is a useful complement when someone has moved beyond the local jail to a state facility. It is free, publicly available, and searchable by name. For real-time custody alerts at the Douglas County Jail itself, VINE is the most reliable option.

The MN DOC Offender Locator shows current supervision status, facility location, and sentence information for individuals who have moved from Douglas County into state custody.

VINE Notifications for Douglas County

Douglas County jail and inmate records can be monitored through VINELink. VINE lets you search by offender ID or name and register for free automatic alerts when custody status changes. You can sign up online at vinelink.com or call 877-664-8463. Notifications can be sent by phone call, text message, or email. No reason is required to register.

VINE is particularly useful when you want to know right away that a person at the Douglas County Jail has been released or moved. The Web Jail Viewer may not update the moment a release occurs, but VINE monitors custody changes at the jail system level and sends alerts as they are recorded. For victims, family members, and legal professionals tracking someone in Douglas County custody, VINE provides the most current and reliable notification available.

Register with VINE by offender ID or name to get free alerts when a Douglas County inmate's custody status changes, with notifications by phone, text, or email.

Public Records Laws in Douglas County

Like all Minnesota county jails, Douglas County makes booking data public under Minnesota Statute 13.82. This law requires law enforcement to disclose basic booking information, including names, charges, and dates of arrest. The Web Jail Viewer is how Douglas County fulfills this obligation. You do not need to file a formal records request to access what the viewer shows.

Minnesota Statute 13.85 governs corrections and detention data and separates what is public from what must be protected. Booking records and custody status are public. Medical information, mental health data, and financial records are private. If you need records not shown in the Web Jail Viewer, submit a written data request to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office at 216 7th Ave W., Alexandria, MN 56308. The office must respond under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.

Statewide Tools for Douglas County Records

When a person convicted in Douglas County is transferred to a state prison, the local jail viewer stops showing them. Use the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator to track people in state custody or under supervised release. This free tool is searchable by name and shows current facility, sentence information, and projected release dates for all state-supervised offenders in Minnesota.

For registered sex offenders released in Douglas County, search the Predatory Offender Registry by name or address. Registration is required under Minnesota Statute 243.166. Risk levels are assigned under Minnesota Statute 244.052. For court records in Douglas County cases, use Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO). For statewide criminal history checks, contact the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA).

How to Request Douglas County Records

If you need records beyond what the Web Jail Viewer provides, submit a written request to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. Identify the records you are looking for, the time period they cover, and any names or case numbers that apply. Under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, the Sheriff's Office must respond within the required period and either provide the records or state the legal basis for withholding them.

Older booking records not in the current online system, detailed incident reports, and records involving multiple agencies may require a formal written request. The Sheriff's Office at 216 7th Ave W., Alexandria, MN 56308 can answer questions about what is available. The main phone for records inquiries is 320-762-8151. Some records may be available only in paper format and may carry a copying fee.

Cities in Douglas County

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

Other communities in Douglas County include Osakis, Garfield, and Brandon. All residents are served by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office at 216 7th Ave W., Alexandria, MN 56308. Phone: 320-762-8151. Jail: 320-762-2139.

Nearby Counties

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