Kanabec County Released Inmates

Kanabec County released inmate records are available through the county jail's online locator and state tools maintained by the Minnesota Department of Corrections. The Kanabec County Jail in Mora serves the county and holds people at various stages of the legal process, from recent arrests to those finishing short sentences, and the public can search for current and recently released individuals using several free tools.

Kanabec County Jail Inmate Locator

The Kanabec County Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate locator at jail.kanabec.org/inmatelocator. This tool lets you search by name for anyone currently held at the Kanabec County Jail. The site can be intermittent at times, so if it does not load right away, try again or call the jail directly. When it is working, the locator shows current custody status and basic booking details.

The jail is at 18 North Vine Street, Suite 143, Mora, MN 55051. The main jail line is 320-679-8402. The Sheriff's Office number is 320-679-8410 if you need to speak with someone directly. The fax is 320-679-6441. Jail Administrator Chris Bergwick can be reached at 320-679-8416 or by email at chris.bergwick@co.kanabec.mn.us. Staff are available to answer questions about custody status and booking procedures.

The Kanabec County Jail is state-licensed and regulated by the Minnesota Department of Corrections. All jails in Minnesota operate under state oversight, and Kanabec County follows state statutes and rules set by the DOC. The facility also has an agreement with Hennepin County to board inmates at the Kanabec facility, which provides some revenue to the county. The jail underwent a PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) audit in February 2025, reflecting its ongoing compliance with federal standards.

One thing worth knowing: the Sheriff's Office notes that information on the locator site may not always be fully current or accurate and should not be used as the basis for any legal action. An arrest record does not mean the person is guilty of anything. Minnesota law also prohibits discrimination against employees or job applicants based on arrest records, which is spelled out under Minnesota State Statute Section 363A.

Minnesota DOC Offender Locator

For people who have gone through the state prison system, the Minnesota Department of Corrections runs a public offender locator. This tool covers individuals sentenced to state facilities rather than county jails. You can find it at the MN DOC Public Viewer.

The MN DOC Public Viewer at coms.doc.state.mn.us/PublicViewer lets you search by name or offender ID number. It shows current incarceration status, release dates, supervision type, and facility location for state-level offenders. People held at county jails like Kanabec may not appear here unless they were also processed through a state facility. Both tools together give you a more complete picture.

The MN DOC Public Viewer is free and does not need you to create an account. Results show where a person is housed and what their custody or supervision status is right now.

VINE: Victim Notification for Kanabec County

VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is a free service that lets anyone sign up to get notified when an inmate is released, transferred, or escapes. It covers Kanabec County Jail and Minnesota state facilities. You do not need to be a crime victim to use it, though that is who it was built for.

You can search the VINE database at vinelink.com or call 877-664-8463 at any time. The phone line is available 24 hours a day. To register for notifications, you will need the offender's name or ID number. VINE can send alerts by phone, text, or email based on your preference. This is especially useful for people keeping track of someone who may pose a risk after release from the Kanabec County Jail.

VINE is operated nationally and works the same way across Minnesota counties. If you have trouble registering online, the phone line is the easiest option.

Predatory Offender Registry

Minnesota maintains a separate registry for predatory offenders. This is not the same as the jail roster. The Predatory Offender Registry lists people convicted of certain crimes who are required by law to register their address and personal information after release. Many are living in the community, not in custody.

You can search the registry at coms.doc.state.mn.us/PublicRegistrantSearch. The search is free. You can look by name or by location to see registrants living near a specific address. The law requiring registration is under Minnesota Statute 243.166. The risk level system for sex offenders is governed by Minnesota Statute 244.052. Risk levels go from Level 1 (low) to Level 3 (high), and only Level 3 offenders are subject to community notification.

Kanabec County residents can also contact the Sheriff's Office directly if they have questions about a specific registrant in the area. The registry is updated regularly, but it reflects where people are registered, not necessarily where they are at any given moment.

Court Records Through MCRO

The Minnesota Court Records Online system (MCRO) is the state's public access portal for court case data. It covers criminal, civil, and other case types across Minnesota's district courts, including cases filed in Kanabec County. You can search by name, case number, or date.

MCRO is at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us. Some records are free to view; others may require a fee for document copies. Criminal case records often show charges, court dates, verdicts, and sentencing. This can help you understand why someone was held at the Kanabec County Jail and what happened in their case. Keep in mind that not all records are publicly accessible, and juvenile records are restricted.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is another resource. The BCA at dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca handles state criminal history records and can process background check requests for employers, landlords, and others who need formal documentation.

Public Data Law in Minnesota

Minnesota has specific statutes that govern what jail and inmate data is public. Minnesota Statute 13.82 defines what law enforcement data is public, including arrest and booking information. Minnesota Statute 13.85 covers corrections and detention data. These laws balance transparency with privacy, and they explain why some records are open while others are restricted.

For Kanabec County, this means that basic booking data such as name, date of arrest, charges, and bail status is generally available to the public. More detailed information about investigations or juvenile cases is protected. The county jail disclaimer notes that information should not be relied on for legal purposes, which is consistent with how Minnesota handles public data across all county facilities.

Cities in Kanabec County

Kanabec County's largest city is Mora, the county seat. No cities in Kanabec County meet the 100,000 population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.

Nearby Counties

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