Find McLeod County Released Inmates

McLeod County released inmate and in-custody records are available online through the McLeod County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office publishes an in-custody list on its website that provides real-time booking data classified as public under Minnesota Statute 13.85. This page explains how to access that list, what information it contains, and what other tools can help you find released inmate records for McLeod County.

McLeod County Sheriff's Office

The McLeod County Sheriff's Office is located at 801 East 10th Street, Glencoe, MN 55336. The main office phone is (320) 864-3134 and the fax is (320) 864-5920. The direct jail line is (320) 864-5191. Sheriff Tim Langenfeld serves as the 27th Sheriff of McLeod County. The office operates as a 24/7 law enforcement agency serving all cities and townships within the county.

McLeod County covers 504 square miles with a population of approximately 36,735. The Sheriff's Office provides contracted law enforcement services to the City of Stewart and the City of Silver Lake in addition to regular county coverage. This means that arrests made in those cities are likely processed at the McLeod County Jail, and their records will appear in the county's public in-custody list.

The McLeod County Sheriff's Office at 801 East 10th Street in Glencoe serves all cities and townships in the county and manages the county jail and public in-custody list.

McLeod County In-Custody List

The McLeod County in-custody list is published online through the Sheriff's Office website. Visit McLeod County In Custody List to view current inmates. The list provides real-time information about individuals currently detained at the county jail. It includes booking details, charges, and custody status for each person in custody.

All information on the in-custody list is classified as public data under Minnesota Statute 13.85, in accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. The list is updated regularly to reflect current inmate populations, new bookings, and recent releases. If someone is no longer on the list, they have been released from McLeod County custody. For individuals who have been transferred to a state facility, check the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator.

The McLeod County in-custody list provides real-time public access to current inmate data at the county jail, updated regularly and available through the Sheriff's Office website.

Anonymous Tip Line and Reporting

McLeod County operates an Anonymous Tip Line available 24 hours a day at (320) 864-4524. Tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers of Minnesota at 1-800-222-8477. These lines are used to report criminal activity, active warrants, and other law enforcement matters. If you have information about someone who may be evading a warrant or is involved in criminal activity, these tip lines allow you to report without identifying yourself.

Warrant information can sometimes be checked through the jail roster or court records. If you are trying to confirm whether an active warrant exists for a specific individual, the best approach is to contact the McLeod County Sheriff's Office directly at (320) 864-3134 or check the district court records through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Legal Framework for Public Access

McLeod County provides public access to inmate data under Minnesota Statute 13.82, the law enforcement data statute. This law requires agencies to make basic booking and arrest information available. Names, booking dates, charges, and custody status are public. The in-custody list is the county's main tool for meeting this obligation.

The McLeod County Sheriff's Office states that additional public data or private data may be available as authorized or required by the Data Practices Act. If you need records beyond the online list, you can submit a formal data practices request to the Sheriff's Office. The Data Practices Act defines public, private, and confidential data and sets the rules for how agencies respond to requests.

Minnesota Statute 13.85 governs corrections data specifically. Medical records, treatment participation, and mental health information are protected. The public list does not include those categories. Sex offenders released in McLeod County must register under Minnesota Statute 243.166, and risk assessments are conducted under Minnesota Statute 244.052.

Statewide Tools for Released Inmates

The Minnesota DOC Offender Locator covers all individuals under state Department of Corrections supervision. If someone from McLeod County was sentenced to a state prison term, the DOC Offender Locator is the right place to check their status and release information. The tool is searchable by name and is free to use.

For sex offenders, the Predatory Offender Registry shows current address and risk level for registered offenders across Minnesota. Search by name or filter by county to find McLeod County registrants. The registry is updated as required by state law.

For automatic custody alerts, register with VINE at VINELink or by calling 877-664-8463. VINE monitors McLeod County Jail records and sends alerts when an inmate is released or transferred. The service is free and operates around the clock.

District court records for McLeod County are available at no cost through Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO). MCRO covers criminal, civil, and family cases. Most adult criminal case records are public. For a full criminal history background check, contact the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) through the Department of Public Safety.

Cities in McLeod County

McLeod County's county seat is Glencoe, where the Sheriff's Office and jail are located. Other communities include Hutchinson, Winsted, Lester Prairie, and Brownton. None of these cities meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site. All county residents are served by the McLeod County Sheriff's Office jail at 801 East 10th Street in Glencoe.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near McLeod County. Each has its own jail and released inmate records.