Murray County Released Inmates

Murray County released inmate records are maintained by the Murray County Sheriff's Office in Slayton. The county operates a 72-hour holding facility and partners with Lyon County for extended detention when needed. This page explains how to find released inmate information in Murray County using the local sheriff's office, the online inmate roster, VINE notifications, and statewide Minnesota search tools.

Murray County Sheriff's Office

The Murray County Sheriff's Office is located at Murray County Courts Building, PO Box 57, 2558 29th Street, Slayton, MN 56172. The main phone is (507) 836-6168 and the fax is (507) 836-8704. Sheriff Heath Landsman serves as the chief law enforcement officer for the county. Business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For emergencies at any hour, call 911 or the law enforcement office at (507) 836-6168.

Murray County provides an online inmate roster accessible through the Sheriff's Office website at murraycountymn.gov - Sheriffs Office. The roster shows who is currently in custody at the county's holding facility. Because Murray County operates a 72-hour holding facility for short-term detention, the roster reflects short-term holds rather than a full jail population. Individuals held longer than 72 hours are typically transferred to Lyon County.

If you are looking for someone who was held in Murray County for more than a brief period, check with the Lyon County Sheriff's Office as well. Lyon County is Murray County's partner for extended detention, and inmates transferred there will appear in Lyon County's roster rather than Murray County's.

The Minnesota DOC Offender Locator covers Murray County releases who entered state supervision after their local case concluded, and is searchable free by name.

72-Hour Holding and Lyon County Partnership

The 72-hour limit on the Murray County holding facility is a practical arrangement common in rural Minnesota counties. Rather than building and staffing a full-scale jail, Murray County uses its own space for short holds and contracts with Lyon County for longer detention. This saves county resources while still providing secure custody for arrested individuals.

This arrangement has implications for records searches. If someone was arrested by the Murray County Sheriff or a local police department and held briefly, their intake record will be in the Murray County system. If they were then transferred to Lyon County, the active custody record moves with them to Lyon County. Released inmate records may exist in both systems depending on where and when the release occurred.

When checking released inmate status for someone arrested in Murray County, start with the Murray County roster, then check with Lyon County if you cannot find what you need. The Minnesota DOC Offender Locator and VINE are both statewide tools that can track across county lines once a person is in the system.

VINE Victim Notification

Murray County is part of the Minnesota VINE system. VINE allows anyone to register for free automatic notifications when an inmate's custody status changes. This includes releases, transfers, and other status changes at participating jails and prisons across Minnesota. Register at VINELink or call 877-664-8463. Alerts are sent by phone, text, or email, depending on your preference.

Because Murray County transfers many inmates to Lyon County, VINE's value here is that it tracks custody status across facilities. Even if someone is moved from the Murray County holding facility to Lyon County Jail, VINE will continue to monitor their status and send alerts when they are released from that facility. You only need to register once for a specific individual.

VINE tracks custody changes across county lines in Minnesota, making it especially useful in Murray County where inmates may be transferred to Lyon County for extended detention.

Legal Framework for Inmate Data

Murray County provides public access to inmate records under Minnesota Statute 13.82. This law requires law enforcement agencies to release basic booking and arrest information to the public. Names, booking dates, charges, and custody status are all public records. The online roster meets this requirement.

Corrections data privacy is governed by Minnesota Statute 13.85. Medical records, treatment data, and other private information are protected from public release. If you need records beyond what the online roster shows, submit a written request under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act to the Murray County Sheriff's Office at 2558 29th Street, Slayton, MN 56172.

Sex offenders released in Murray County must register under Minnesota Statute 243.166. Risk levels are assessed under Minnesota Statute 244.052. The Predatory Offender Registry is searchable online by name or county and includes all registered offenders statewide.

Statewide Search Tools

The Minnesota DOC Offender Locator covers all individuals under state supervision. If someone from Murray County received a state prison sentence, the DOC Offender Locator will show their current status and release information. It is free to use and searchable by name.

Murray County District Court records are available for free through Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO). MCRO covers criminal, civil, and family cases from the district court. Most adult criminal records are public. Juvenile and sealed records are not available.

For a complete statewide criminal history, contact the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). BCA background checks cover arrests and dispositions from all Minnesota courts and require a fee. The BCA is part of the Department of Public Safety.

Other Sheriff's Office Services

The Murray County Sheriff's Office provides several community services beyond standard law enforcement. Free gun locks are available at the Law Enforcement Center while supplies last, offered as a public safety resource for firearms owners. Burning permits for outdoor burning in the county require a call to (507) 836-6168 before burning, providing your name, address, phone number, section, township, and what you plan to burn.

Permits to Purchase Firearms applications are available at the Law Enforcement Center. Permits to Carry require proof of certification training, a valid photo ID, and a fee of $75 for the general public or $25 for veterans. These services are handled during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Sheriff's Office also provides a personal firearms record form that residents can fill out to track serial numbers and descriptions of their own firearms. This is not submitted to the Sheriff's Office but kept by the owner for use in recovery if the firearms are stolen.

Cities in Murray County

Murray County's county seat is Slayton, which is home to the Murray County Courts Building and the Sheriff's Office. Other communities in the county include Currie, Fulda, Dovray, and Avoca. None of these cities meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site. All county residents are served by the Murray County Sheriff's Office at 2558 29th Street in Slayton.

Nearby Counties

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