Mille Lacs County Released Inmates Search

Mille Lacs County released inmate records are maintained by the Mille Lacs County Sheriff's Office in Milaca. The Sheriff's Office publishes a current inmate roster and provides access to jail information through its website. This page covers how to find released inmate records in Mille Lacs County using the local roster, statewide tools like VINE and the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator, and court records through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Mille Lacs County Sheriff's Office

The Mille Lacs County Sheriff's Office is located at 640 3rd Street SE, Milaca, MN 56353. The main office phone is (320) 983-8250 and the fax is (320) 983-8343. The jail phone is (320) 983-8244 and the jail fax is (320) 983-8419. Dispatch can be reached at (320) 983-8257. The office provides 24/7 law enforcement, custodial, and court-related services across Mille Lacs County.

The Sheriff's Office publishes its current inmate roster on the county website. Visit millelacs.mn.gov - Sheriffs Office to find the link to the inmate roster and other public resources. The roster is the most direct way to check whether someone is currently in custody at the Mille Lacs County Jail. If you cannot find someone on the current roster, they may have been released or transferred to a state facility.

The Mille Lacs County Sheriff's Office serves all county residents and maintains the local jail roster and links to public inmate information through its website in Milaca.

Mille Lacs County Jail Information

The Mille Lacs County Jail is administered by Sheriff Kyle A. Burton, with Chief Deputy Aaron Evenson leading daily operations. The jail provides secure detention services including booking, classification, housing, feeding, medical care, and release processing for all inmates in custody. All records are maintained in accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.

Jail information is available through the county's dedicated jail page at millelacs.mn.gov - Jail Information. This page covers visitation, mail, phone, and other services for inmates. It also links to the inmate roster so you can check current custody status in the county. If you need to deposit money into an inmate's account or send mail, the jail information page has the details you need.

The Mille Lacs County Jail Information page covers inmate services, visitation, mail, and how to access the public inmate roster for the county facility in Milaca.

Mission, Values, and Complaint Process

The Mille Lacs County Sheriff's Office mission is to provide quality law enforcement, custodial, and court-related services to all people in the county, performing all duties mandated by the U.S. and Minnesota Constitutions in a professional, ethical, and cost-efficient manner. The core values guiding the office are Integrity, Leadership, and Courage.

The Sheriff encourages anyone who wishes to file a complaint against the office to do so in written form and in person at the office lobby in Milaca. This formal process ensures complaints are properly documented and investigated. If you believe your rights were violated during an arrest or detention at the Mille Lacs County Jail, the written complaint process is the proper channel to start.

The Sheriff's Office website also provides links to press releases, mortgage foreclosure listings, and the Minnesota Sheriff's Association Scholarship information. These links are in addition to the inmate roster. Check the website regularly for press releases that may mention recent arrests or releases relevant to your search.

Legal Framework for Data Access

Mille Lacs County provides public access to inmate records under Minnesota Statute 13.82. This law requires law enforcement agencies to make basic booking and arrest information available. The inmate roster covers names, charges, booking dates, and custody status. These are all public records.

Corrections data privacy is set by Minnesota Statute 13.85. Medical records, treatment participation data, and other private information are protected. If you need records beyond what the roster shows, submit a written request under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. The Sheriff's Office is required to respond and must explain any denial of access.

Sex offenders released in Mille Lacs County must register under Minnesota Statute 243.166. Risk assessments are conducted under Minnesota Statute 244.052. Use the Predatory Offender Registry to search for registered offenders in Mille Lacs County.

Statewide Tools for Released Inmates

The Minnesota DOC Offender Locator is the broadest statewide tool for tracking released inmates in Minnesota. It covers all individuals under DOC supervision, including people on supervised release, probation through the DOC, or in state prison. If someone from Mille Lacs County was sentenced to state prison time, this tool will show their status and release information.

VINE provides free automated custody alerts. Register at VINELink or call 877-664-8463. VINE monitors the Mille Lacs County Jail and will send you a phone call, text, or email when an inmate's status changes. The service is free and runs around the clock every day of the year. You do not need to be a victim to register.

For district court records in Mille Lacs County, use Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO). MCRO is free and covers criminal, civil, and family cases from the county's district court. Most adult criminal records are public. Juvenile and sealed records are excluded.

For a statewide criminal history, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) processes formal records requests. BCA reports cover arrests and dispositions from all Minnesota courts. A fee is required. Contact the BCA through the Department of Public Safety website.

Cities in Mille Lacs County

The county seat of Mille Lacs County is Milaca, which is also where the Sheriff's Office and jail are located. Other communities in the county include Princeton, Isle, Onamia, and Wahkon. None of these cities meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site. All county residents are served by the Mille Lacs County Sheriff's Office at 640 3rd Street SE in Milaca.

Nearby Counties

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