Hubbard County Inmate Lookup

Hubbard County released inmate records are handled by the Hubbard County Sheriff's Office and the Hubbard County Detention Center in Park Rapids, Minnesota. The detention center opened in 2006 and has 116 beds, though it is currently staffed to hold up to 60 inmates. This page explains how to find released inmate data for Hubbard County, how the detention center operates, and which state and local tools to use for custody searches and victim notification.

Hubbard County Detention Center

The Hubbard County Detention Center, or HCDC, opened in May 2006 after construction began in September 2004. The facility is located at 301 Front Avenue, Park Rapids, MN 56470. It has 116 beds but is staffed to hold up to 60 inmates at a time. The center holds adult male and female pretrial and sentenced inmates for Hubbard County. It can also house juvenile offenders for up to 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. The HCDC also generates revenue by housing inmates for other counties when space allows.

To contact the jail directly, call Jail Administrator Joe Henry at (218) 732-2514. You can also reach the main sheriff's office line through Sheriff Cory Aukes at (218) 732-3331 or Chief Deputy Scott Parks at (218) 732-2509. Inmate mail should be sent to: Inmate Name, Hubbard County Detention Center, 301 Court Ave, Park Rapids MN 56470. Note that the mailing address uses Court Ave rather than Front Ave, so use the correct address for mail.

Visit the Hubbard County Corrections and Communications page for more information about jail services and how to reach staff.

The county website has contact details, inmate services information, and how to reach the Communications Center for non-emergency assistance.

Detention Center Operations

The Hubbard County Detention Center uses two different supervision models depending on the inmate's custody level. For medium and maximum custody inmates, the HCDC uses the Direct Supervision model. Under this approach, a Corrections Officer works within the housing unit in direct contact with inmates throughout the day. Direct Supervision uses a system of rewards and consequences to manage behavior. Facilities using this model see much lower rates of assaults, extortion, and lawsuits compared to traditional jail management approaches.

For minimum custody and Work Release inmates, the HCDC uses a podular remote model. Housing units are always visible from a glass-enclosed master control room. Corrections Officers check on inmates multiple times per hour. This model allows for less intensive one-on-one contact while maintaining constant oversight through the control room.

The HCDC also provides secure transport for criminal offenders and for individuals committed to state or private institutions by the court. This is a common function for rural county jails that need to move inmates to court hearings or to higher-security facilities after sentencing.

Inmate Communication Services

The Hubbard County Detention Center offers several ways for inmates to communicate with the outside world. Inmates can make phone calls from the facility. A message line is available for people who want to leave messages for inmates. Check with the jail for the current message line number and any updates to phone services. Phone calls are subject to monitoring and recording except for attorney-client calls, which are private.

Incoming mail is accepted at the jail mailing address. The facility follows standard rules on what can be sent. Questions about mail procedures can be directed to the jail at (218) 732-2514. Money deposits for inmate commissary accounts can typically be made online, by phone, or in person. Ask jail staff for the current process and provider used for deposits.

The Hubbard County Communications Center handles all emergency and non-emergency requests for police, fire, and ambulance services in the county. Non-emergency assistance is available at (218) 732-3331. A toll-free number, 1-888-732-3332, is available for callers in areas that would otherwise incur a long-distance charge. Both numbers reach the Communications Center, which operates around the clock.

VINE Victim Notification

VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is a statewide system that lets registered users receive automatic alerts when an inmate's custody status changes at the Hubbard County Detention Center. This includes releases, transfers to other facilities, and court-related movements. The service is free and available to anyone, not just crime victims. Family members and others with a legitimate reason to track someone's custody can register and receive notifications.

Register at VINELink.com or call 1-877-664-8463. You can choose to receive alerts by phone call, text message, or email. Registration is confidential. The inmate does not know you have registered. VINE covers the Hubbard County Detention Center as well as all other Minnesota county jails and DOC facilities. If someone is transferred from Park Rapids to a state facility, your registration remains active and keeps sending alerts.

VINE is the most reliable automated option for tracking custody changes without calling the jail every day.

Minnesota DOC Offender Locator

When someone sentenced in Hubbard County is sent to a state prison, the local detention center roster will no longer list them. The Minnesota Department of Corrections offender locator is the right tool at that point. It tracks all adults under DOC supervision, whether they are in a state prison or on supervised release back in Hubbard County or elsewhere in Minnesota.

Search the MN DOC Offender Locator by name or DOC number. No account is needed. Results show current facility, supervision status, and projected release where available. The tool does not cover county jail records. Use VINELink for detention center tracking and the DOC locator for state prison and post-release supervision searches.

The DOC locator is free, updated regularly, and requires no registration to search.

Hubbard County Court Records

Hubbard County is part of the Ninth Judicial District. Court records for criminal, civil, and family cases are available through the Minnesota Court Records Online portal. MCRO shows case filings, charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes for adult cases handled in the district. Search at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us by name or case number.

Court records and detention center records are separate. Someone held at the HCDC may have a related court case in MCRO, but you need to search both systems on their own. Juvenile records and sealed proceedings are restricted from the public portal. For certified copies or help with court filings in Hubbard County, contact the district court clerk in Park Rapids.

Predatory Offender Registry

Individuals convicted of qualifying sex offenses in Minnesota must register their home address under Minnesota Statute 243.166. The Predatory Offender Registry is maintained by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Anyone released from the Hubbard County Detention Center with a qualifying predatory conviction may appear on this registry. It is separate from the jail roster and applies only to those with specific offense histories.

Search the registry at coms.doc.state.mn.us/PublicRegistrantSearch. Results show current address, photo, offense details, and risk tier. Community notification levels are governed by Minnesota Statute 244.052. The Hubbard County Sheriff's Office follows state law on notifying communities about high-risk offenders who register in the county.

Minnesota Public Records Law

Arrest and booking data in Minnesota is classified as public law enforcement data under Minnesota Statute 13.82. This includes the name of the arrested person, the date and time of arrest, the charges, and the arresting agency. The Hubbard County Sheriff's Office follows these rules when responding to public records requests and posting custody information.

Some data is protected. Active investigation details, victim identities in sensitive cases, and juvenile records are not public. Minnesota Statute 13.85 covers prosecutorial and criminal complaint data. For background check services or certified criminal history records, contact the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. If you have a data practices complaint or question about access to a public record, contact the Minnesota Department of Administration.

Cities in Hubbard County

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

Nearby Counties

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