Access Nicollet County Released Inmates

Nicollet County released inmate records are available through the Nicollet County Sheriff's Office in St. Peter, which provides a live in-custody list showing current booking data including photos, charges, bail information, and statute citations. The county also participates in the statewide VINE notification system. This page explains how to use the local roster, statewide tools, and court records to find released inmate information in Nicollet County.

Nicollet County Sheriff's Office

The Nicollet County Sheriff's Office is located at 501 S. Minnesota Avenue, St. Peter, MN 56082. The main Sheriff's Office phone is (507) 931-7106 and the jail direct line is (507) 934-7161. Visit the Sheriff's Office page at co.nicollet.mn.us/240/Sheriffs-Office for contact information and links to public inmate data. The Sheriff's Office covers 439 square miles including 5 cities and 13 townships across the county.

Nicollet County is located in south central Minnesota along 104.6 miles of Minnesota River front. Of the 280,866 total acres in the county, nearly 245,000 are farmland, with 24,000 acres of forest and 12,000 acres of wetland. The rural character of the county means most law enforcement activity flows through a relatively small number of facilities. The Sheriff's Office is the primary detention authority for the county.

The Nicollet County Sheriff's Office at 501 S. Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter provides public access to inmate records, visitation information, and links to the county's live in-custody list.

Nicollet County Live In-Custody List

The Nicollet County Jail in-custody list is available at roster.co.nicollet.mn.us. This live system shows current inmates with photos, MNI number, name, sex, age, booking number, intake date, charges, and bail or bond information. Each entry includes specific Minnesota Statute citations for the charges, making it easy to look up the exact offense. Bail and bond amounts appear with any attached conditions, and current status shows whether bail has been posted or the inmate is remanded.

The roster also shows holds from multiple agencies, including other counties, DOC warrants, and federal holds. This is important information. An inmate may be released from one charge but still held because of a separate detainer. If someone appears on the Nicollet County roster with a hold from another agency, they cannot be released until that hold is resolved. Check back on the roster after any court date to see if status has changed.

The Nicollet County live in-custody roster at roster.co.nicollet.mn.us shows real-time booking data with photos, charges, statute citations, bail information, and agency holds.

Visitation, Mail, and Phone Rules

Visitation at Nicollet County Jail runs on a set schedule. Visiting hours are Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., and Saturday from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. All visitors must call ahead to schedule a visit. Walk-in visits are not allowed.

Visitors must have a valid photo ID, preferably a driver's license. They must be at least 18 years old or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be admitted. Dress must be appropriate for a correctional facility environment. Anyone who was previously incarcerated at the Nicollet County Jail within the prior 60 days is not permitted to visit. Each inmate may receive one 20-minute visit per visiting day.

Mail for inmates should be sent to: Inmate's Name, Nicollet County Jail, P.O. Box 117, St. Peter, MN 56082. The jail accepts paperback book donations, jigsaw puzzles, puzzle books, and games depending on current inventory. If you want to donate books or materials, contact the Jail Programmer by email or call (507) 934-7112 to check what is currently needed and accepted.

Staffing and 911 Dispatch Services

The Nicollet County Sheriff's Office has a substantial staff for the county's size. The office includes the sheriff, chief deputy, 2 administrative support specialists, 2 investigators, 1 fraud investigator, 10 deputies, a records coordinator, a jail administrator, jail programmer, 13 correctional officers, a 911 coordinator, 10 dispatchers, and 1 emergency manager. That level of specialization reflects a well-organized operation.

The Sheriff's Office also has 21 volunteers in the Sheriff's Posse and Reserve units. These volunteers assist with special details and community events. For a county with a relatively small population, this volunteer base adds meaningful capacity for law enforcement operations.

The Sheriff's Office serves as the 911 answering point for the county and dispatches for Courtland Fire, Lafayette Fire and Ambulance, Nicollet Fire, North Mankato Police and Fire, and St. Peter Police and Fire. This broad dispatch responsibility means the Sheriff's Office is central to emergency response across the county and knows about incidents that occur in all of these jurisdictions.

Legal Framework for Public Record Access

Nicollet County releases inmate data under Minnesota Statute 13.82. This law requires public access to basic booking and arrest information. The live roster is the county's main tool for meeting this obligation. Names, charges, booking dates, and custody status are all public.

Corrections data privacy is governed by Minnesota Statute 13.85. Medical records, treatment data, and certain case management information are protected. If you need records beyond the online roster, submit a written data practices request to the Nicollet County Sheriff's Office at 501 S. Minnesota Avenue, St. Peter, MN 56082. The office is required to respond under timelines set by state law.

Sex offenders released in Nicollet County must register under Minnesota Statute 243.166. Risk levels are assessed under Minnesota Statute 244.052. Use the Predatory Offender Registry to search for current registrants in Nicollet County.

Statewide Search Tools

The Minnesota DOC Offender Locator is the primary statewide tool for individuals under Department of Corrections supervision. If someone from Nicollet County was sentenced to state prison, the DOC Offender Locator shows their status and release information. It is free and searchable by name.

For automatic custody alerts, register with VINE at VINELink or call 877-664-8463. VINE monitors the Nicollet County Jail and sends free notifications by phone, text, or email when an inmate's status changes. The service runs 24/7 and is open to anyone, not just crime victims.

Nicollet County District Court records are searchable at no cost through Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO). MCRO covers criminal, civil, and family cases. Most adult criminal records are public. For a full statewide criminal history background check, contact the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). BCA requests require a fee and cover all Minnesota courts.

Cities in Nicollet County

Nicollet County's county seat is St. Peter, which is home to the Sheriff's Office and jail. North Mankato, which borders Mankato to the north, is the largest city in Nicollet County. Other communities include Nicollet, Courtland, and Lafayette. None of these cities meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site. All county residents are served by the Nicollet County Sheriff's Office at 501 S. Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter.

Nearby Counties

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