Meeker County Released Inmates Lookup

Meeker County released inmate records are available through the Meeker County Detention Center in Litchfield, which operates a live online jail roster that is open to the public. The roster shows current inmates along with photos, booking dates, charges, bail information, and projected release dates. This page explains how to use the Meeker County roster and what other statewide tools can help when you need more than the local jail list provides.

Meeker County Detention Center and Live Roster

The Meeker County Sheriff and Jail is located at 326 N. Ramsey Avenue, Litchfield, MN 55355. The Sheriff's Office main line is (320) 693-5400, the fax is (320) 693-5424, and the direct jail phone is (320) 693-5415. The Detention Center was completed in 1999 and is licensed to hold up to 69 inmates. It houses work release inmates as well as minimum, medium, and maximum security classifications.

The live jail roster is available at roster.co.meeker.mn.us. This system shows real-time data for current inmates at the Detention Center. Each entry includes a photo, MNI number, sex, age, booking number, intake date, charges with specific Minnesota Statute citations, bail and bond amounts, and release status. For sentenced inmates, a projected release date (outdate) is shown so family members and attorneys can plan ahead.

The roster also clearly flags when an inmate is being held for another agency. This includes DOC warrants, holds from other counties, and remanded status for court proceedings. Knowing whether an inmate has a hold from another agency matters because release from the Meeker County Jail does not necessarily mean the person goes free if another agency has a detainer in place.

The Meeker County Detention Center in Litchfield provides a live public roster at roster.co.meeker.mn.us, showing current inmates with photos, charges, bail information, and projected release dates.

Facility Overview and Staff

The Meeker County Detention Center takes a staff-first approach to jail operations. The facility considers its correctional officers to be its greatest resource and provides comprehensive training focused on maintaining a safe, secure, and humane environment. Staff work is guided by teamwork, good interpersonal skills, and ongoing professional development.

The jail holds work release inmates alongside those in minimum, medium, and maximum security classifications. This range means the facility handles everything from low-risk individuals serving short sentences to higher-risk detainees awaiting trial. The facility is licensed for 69 inmates, which keeps operations manageable for a county of Meeker's size.

Meeker County Jail works as part of the broader criminal justice system in the county. Staff collaborate with courts, the county attorney, probation, and other partners to support case processing and reduce delays. When an inmate is ready for release, coordination between those agencies determines whether release is immediate or subject to additional holds or conditions.

Rehabilitation and Reentry Programs

The Meeker County Jail emphasizes rehabilitation as a core part of its mission. The facility's goal is not just secure detention but creating an environment that encourages positive behavior and prepares inmates to return to the community. This approach reflects a broader shift in local corrections toward reducing recidivism rather than focusing solely on incapacitation.

The jail works with criminal justice partners to promote a healthy return to the community when inmates are released. This may include referrals to treatment programs, job readiness, and other services that address the underlying issues that led to incarceration. If you are looking for reentry resources for someone recently released from the Meeker County Jail, contact the Sheriff's Office or the county's social services department for referral information.

Legal Framework for Inmate Data

The Meeker County Jail roster is public data under Minnesota Statute 13.82, which requires law enforcement agencies to disclose basic booking and arrest information. Names, charges, booking dates, and custody status are all public. The live roster is the county's primary mechanism for meeting this requirement.

Corrections data more broadly is governed by Minnesota Statute 13.85. Medical information, treatment records, and private case management data are protected and not available through the public roster. If you need records that go beyond the online list, submit a written request under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act to the Meeker County Sheriff's Office.

Sex offenders released in Meeker County must register under Minnesota Statute 243.166. Risk levels are set under Minnesota Statute 244.052. Search for registered offenders statewide at the Predatory Offender Registry.

Statewide Search Resources

The Minnesota DOC Offender Locator covers all individuals under state supervision. If someone from Meeker County received a state prison sentence, the DOC Offender Locator is the right tool to check their release status and supervision details. It is free to search by name.

VINE provides free automatic notifications when someone at the Meeker County Jail is released or transferred. Register at VINELink or call 877-664-8463. Alerts can be sent by phone, text, or email. The service runs 24 hours a day and does not require you to be a victim to register.

Meeker County District Court records are searchable at no cost through Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO). MCRO shows criminal, civil, and family case filings, hearing dates, and dispositions. Most adult criminal records are public through this tool.

For a comprehensive statewide criminal history, contact the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). BCA records requests cover arrests and dispositions from all Minnesota courts and require a fee. The BCA is part of the Department of Public Safety and handles both individual and organizational requests.

Cities in Meeker County

Meeker County's county seat is Litchfield, where the Detention Center is located. Other communities in the county include Dassel, Darwin, Grove City, and Kingston. None of these cities meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site. All county residents are served by the Meeker County Sheriff's Office at 326 N. Ramsey Avenue in Litchfield.

Nearby Counties

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