Fillmore County Released Inmates

Fillmore County released inmate records are managed by the Fillmore County Sheriff's Office, which operates the Fillmore County Adult Detention Center in Preston, Minnesota. The jail roster is updated daily and shows who is currently in custody. This page explains how to find released inmate records in Fillmore County, what information the jail roster includes, and how to use state tools like VINE and the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator alongside local county resources.

Fillmore County Jail Roster

The Fillmore County Sheriff's Office maintains a daily jail roster that shows all individuals currently in custody at the Fillmore County Adult Detention Center. The in-custody list is updated each day, though the sheriff's office notes it cannot guarantee the information is fully accurate at every moment. The roster is primarily a tool for checking current custody, not past releases. For information on someone recently released, call the jail directly.

The Fillmore County Jail is located at 901 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN 55965. The main phone number is (507) 765-3874. The fax is (507) 765-2703. The jail roster is available through the Fillmore County Sheriff's Office website. Mail for inmates should be addressed to: Inmate Name, Fillmore County Jail, 901 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN 55965-1080.

The facility is a secure coeducational jail with an operational capacity of 20 beds. It serves the county's pretrial and sentenced population. Given the small size, capacity can fill quickly during busy periods.

Sheriff and Facility Information

Sheriff John DeGeorge has led the Fillmore County Sheriff's Office since his election in 2018. He has served in the department since 1997 in roles including Deputy Sheriff, Patrol Sergeant, and Investigations Captain before becoming Sheriff. The sheriff's office handles law enforcement for all of Fillmore County, including the jail and detention operations.

Visitation at the Fillmore County Jail requires a scheduled appointment. Call (507) 765-3874 Monday through Friday to set up a visit. Weekday visits can sometimes be scheduled for the same day, depending on availability. All visits follow facility rules outlined in the 20-page Inmate Handbook provided to individuals in custody.

Inmates can make outgoing phone calls using prepaid calling cards or by placing collect calls at the recipient's expense. All calls are monitored and recorded unless the call is to an attorney. Attorney-client calls are free and are not monitored. This applies to all calls made from the Fillmore County Jail.

Minnesota DOC Offender Search

The Minnesota Department of Corrections runs a statewide offender locator that covers individuals who have been released from a state prison or are currently under DOC supervision. This tool is separate from the Fillmore County jail roster and is useful when someone may have served time at a state facility rather than the county jail. Many Fillmore County residents who commit felony offenses are eventually transferred to a DOC facility after their initial county holding.

Search the MN DOC Offender Locator by name or offender ID. Results show supervision status, current location, and release information. The tool is free and does not require registration. It covers all adults under active DOC supervision in Minnesota, including those on probation, parole, or supervised release.

Use this tool alongside the local jail roster to get a full picture of someone's custody history in Fillmore County and beyond.

VINE Victim Notification Service

VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) lets victims, family members, and others register to receive automatic alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. This covers releases, transfers, and scheduled court dates. It is a free service available for all Minnesota county jails including the Fillmore County Adult Detention Center. You can sign up to get alerts by phone call, text message, or email.

Register at VINELink.com or call 1-877-664-8463. Registration is confidential. The offender is not told when someone registers to track them. VINE is supported statewide and works for transfers between county jails and state prisons, so it remains useful even if someone is moved out of Fillmore County. This is one of the most reliable ways to stay informed about custody changes without having to call the jail repeatedly.

VINE is free. Anyone can register, not just crime victims. Family members and others with a legitimate interest can also sign up for notifications.

Fillmore County Court Records

Court records for cases in Fillmore County are part of the Third Judicial District. The Minnesota Court Records Online system, MCRO, provides public access to case filings, hearings, charges, and outcomes for adult criminal cases. Court records and jail records are kept separately. Someone listed on the jail roster will often have a related court case in MCRO, but you have to search each system on its own.

Visit publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us to search Fillmore County court records by name or case number. Most adult criminal case information is public. Juvenile records and certain sealed cases are not accessible through the public portal. For filing questions, contact the Fillmore County District Court clerk in Preston.

If a charge was filed, dismissed, or resulted in a conviction, that information will typically appear in MCRO within a day of the court action. This makes MCRO a good tool for checking the status of an open case tied to someone on the jail roster.

Predatory Offender Registry

Minnesota's Predatory Offender Registry covers individuals convicted of qualifying sex offenses and other predatory crimes who are required to register their home address. This registry is managed by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and is searchable by the public. If someone was released from the Fillmore County Jail after a predatory offense conviction, they may be listed on the registry. Registration requirements are set by Minnesota Statute 243.166.

Search the registry at coms.doc.state.mn.us/PublicRegistrantSearch. Results include current address, photo, offense details, and registration tier. Community notification rules under Minnesota Statute 244.052 determine who receives formal notification about high-risk offenders. The registry is not a complete list of all released inmates. It only covers those with predatory offense convictions who are required to register.

PREA and Inmate Safety

The Fillmore County Adult Detention Center follows the Prison Rape Elimination Act standards. Anyone can report an allegation on behalf of an inmate by contacting jail administration at (507) 765-3874. Reports can also be made to the Victim Services Center of Dodge, Fillmore and Olmsted Counties at (507) 765-2805 or (507) 289-0636. The jail takes these reports seriously and is required by law to investigate them.

The inmate handbook covers PREA policies and explains what rights inmates have under state and federal law. Copies of the handbook are given to individuals upon intake at the Fillmore County Jail. The handbook is about 20 pages and covers facility rules, programs, mail procedures, visiting policies, and grievance procedures. It is one of the better-organized resources of its kind among smaller Minnesota county jails.

The BCA maintains criminal history records that can be accessed by authorized agencies. For background check inquiries, contact the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension directly.

Cities in Fillmore County

No cities in Fillmore County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. The county seat is Preston. For released inmate records in this area, use the Fillmore County Sheriff's Office resources listed above.

Nearby Counties

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