Goodhue County Inmate Lookup

Goodhue County released inmate records are maintained by the Goodhue County Sheriff's Office at the Law Enforcement Center in Red Wing, Minnesota. The sheriff posts a jail roster online that shows all current inmates with intake dates, charges, bail amounts, and projected release dates. This page covers how to search released inmate records in Goodhue County, what the roster includes, and how to use VINE, the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator, and other state resources to track custody status.

Goodhue County Jail Roster

The Goodhue County Sheriff's Office publishes a jail roster that lists all inmates currently in custody at the Goodhue County Jail. The roster shows each inmate's intake date, arresting agency, charges, current status, projected release date, and bail or bond information. The PDF version of the roster also includes a photo, MNI number, name, sex, age, and booking number for each person in custody. This level of detail makes the Goodhue County roster one of the more complete public inmate lists in the region.

Access the roster at the Goodhue County Jail Roster and Warrant List page. The same page includes the active warrant list. The warrant list comes with a note from the sheriff's office: individuals should not be arrested based solely on the information in the warrant list. For warrant verification or tips about wanted individuals, call the Goodhue County Sheriff's Office at (651) 267-2600.

Goodhue County had 571 arrests over a recent three-year period. The arrest rate of 385.64 per 100,000 residents was about 47 percent below the national average, which suggests a relatively lower level of criminal activity compared to many other counties of similar size.

Sheriff's Office Contact Information

The Goodhue County Sheriff's Office is located at the Law Enforcement Center, 430 W. 6th St., Red Wing, MN 55066. The main phone number is (651) 385-3155. The fax is (651) 267-2679. The jail has its own direct line at (651) 267-2804 for questions about inmates in custody. Sheriff Marty Kelly leads the office. You can reach the sheriff by email at Marty.kelly@co.goodhue.mn.us. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

For after-hours questions about someone in custody, call the jail line at (651) 267-2804. The jail is staffed around the clock. Staff can confirm custody status and basic booking information. They will not provide details about ongoing investigations or information protected under Minnesota data privacy law.

For warrant verification, always call the sheriff's office directly rather than relying solely on the online warrant list. The list is a guide, not an official warrant document. Law enforcement uses separate verified systems to confirm active warrants before making an arrest.

VINE Victim Notification

The Goodhue County Jail is part of the VINELink network, which means you can search for any inmate held there by name or offender ID through the VINE system. VINE also lets you register for automatic alerts when an inmate's status changes. This includes releases from the Goodhue County Jail, transfers to state facilities, and court-related movements. Notifications come by phone, text, or email based on your preference when you register.

Register at VINELink.com or call 1-877-664-8463. Registration is free and confidential. The person being tracked is not told that someone has registered to follow their custody status. VINE works across Minnesota's county jails and DOC facilities, so if someone is transferred out of Goodhue County, the alerts continue as long as they remain in the VINE network.

VINE is especially useful for victims and family members who cannot call the jail regularly. Once registered, you receive a notification automatically when something changes.

Minnesota DOC Offender Locator

When a person sentenced in Goodhue County is sent to a state prison, the county jail roster will no longer show them. The Minnesota Department of Corrections offender locator picks up at that point. It covers all adults under DOC supervision, whether they are in prison, on parole, or on supervised release back in Goodhue County or elsewhere in the state.

Search the MN DOC Offender Locator by name or offender number. The tool is free and does not require an account. Results show current facility, supervision status, and in some cases a projected release date. This is the right tool to use when you already know someone was convicted of a felony in Goodhue County and want to track their post-sentencing status.

For county jail tracking, use VINELink. For state prison and post-release supervision tracking, use the DOC locator.

Goodhue County Court Records

Goodhue County is part of the First Judicial District. Court records for criminal, civil, and family cases are accessible through the Minnesota Court Records Online system. MCRO shows case filings, charges, hearing dates, and outcomes for most adult cases. The system is the official public access portal for the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

Visit publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us to search by name or case number. Most adult criminal case records are public. Juvenile cases and sealed proceedings are restricted. If someone appears on the Goodhue County jail roster, a related court case is often searchable in MCRO. The two systems are separate, so you will need to run both searches independently.

For certified court documents or filing questions, contact the Goodhue County District Court in Red Wing. The court clerk can provide copies of case documents for a standard fee. Court records are separate from criminal history records, which are maintained by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

Predatory Offender Registry

Minnesota's Predatory Offender Registry is managed by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and covers individuals convicted of qualifying offenses who must register their home address under Minnesota Statute 243.166. If someone released from the Goodhue County Jail was convicted of a predatory offense, they may be listed on the registry with their current address and offense details.

Search the registry at coms.doc.state.mn.us/PublicRegistrantSearch. The registry shows photos, current addresses, offense type, and risk tier. Community notification rules under Minnesota Statute 244.052 determine how local law enforcement handles notification for high-risk offenders living in the county. Tier III offenders (the highest risk) may be subject to active community notification by law enforcement.

Public Records Law in Minnesota

Minnesota Statute 13.82 classifies basic arrest and booking data as public law enforcement data. This includes the name of the arrested person, the date and time of arrest, the charges, and the arresting agency. The Goodhue County Sheriff's Office follows this law in posting the jail roster and responding to public records requests. The warrant list is also public data under Minnesota law.

Some data is not public. Active investigative data, victim information in certain cases, and juvenile records are protected. If you request a record and are told it is not public, you can ask for the specific statutory basis for the denial. If you believe a denial is incorrect, the Minnesota Department of Administration handles data practices complaints and can provide guidance. For general background check services, contact the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

Cities in Goodhue County

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

Nearby Counties

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