Nobles County Released Inmates

Nobles County released inmate records are available online through the county jail's public listing, which has been running since 2007 and updates every five minutes. The Nobles County Jail in Worthington holds people at various stages of the legal process, from recent bookings to those who have nearly finished their sentences, and state tools from the Minnesota Department of Corrections can help you track individuals who have moved through the broader corrections system.

Nobles County Jail Inmate Listing

The Nobles County Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate listing at co.nobles.mn.us/departments/sheriff/inmate-listing. Anyone with internet access can see who is currently in jail and why. The listing shows mug photos, booking date, holding agency, crime level, and charges. Sheriff Kent Wilkening has noted that this data is available to anybody who wants it, for whatever reason. That is how it was designed to work.

The system updates every five minutes. When a person is booked into the jail, they appear on the listing almost immediately. When they are released, they drop off. This near real-time access is one of the more transparent approaches among Minnesota counties. Nobles County launched the system in 2007, making it an early adopter of online jail roster technology in the state.

All booking data shown on the listing is public under Minnesota Statute 13.85. This covers names, arrest dates, charges, and bail status. The county classifies this information as public data, which means no special request or fee is needed to view it. You just go to the site and look. That said, an arrest record does not mean someone is guilty. Charges can be dropped, reduced, or result in acquittal.

The Nobles County Jail is at 1530 Airport Road, Suite 200, Worthington, MN 56187. The Sheriff's Office phone is (507) 295-5400. The direct jail line is (507) 295-5290, and the jail fax is (507) 372-5977. You can also reach jail staff by email at jailpod@co.nobles.mn.us. If the online listing is not loading or you have a question the site cannot answer, calling the jail directly is the next step.

Minnesota DOC Offender Locator

Not everyone who gets arrested at the county level ends up in a state facility. But for those who do, the Minnesota Department of Corrections maintains a public offender locator. It covers people sentenced to state prisons rather than county jails, and it tracks where they are now and what their release status looks like.

You can search the MN DOC Public Viewer at coms.doc.state.mn.us/PublicViewer by name or offender ID. Results include current facility, supervision type, and projected release dates. If someone from Nobles County was convicted of a more serious offense and transferred to a state facility, the DOC tool is where you would find them. The county jail listing and the DOC viewer cover different populations, so using both gives you a fuller picture.

The DOC viewer is free and does not require an account. It is available any time of day.

VINE: Custody Notifications for Nobles County

VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is a free service that sends alerts when an inmate is released, transferred, or escapes. It covers Nobles County Jail as well as Minnesota state facilities. You do not need to be a crime victim to use it, though the system was built with victims in mind.

You can search the VINE database or register for notifications at vinelink.com. The phone line, 877-664-8463, is open 24 hours a day. To register, you need the person's name or inmate ID. VINE can send alerts by phone, text, or email based on your preferences. This is useful for family members, attorneys, or anyone who needs to know when a specific person's custody status changes at the Nobles County Jail.

Nobles County Jail also references VINE on its official jail information page. The ICE Victim Notification Program is a separate resource for cases involving criminal aliens, available at ice.gov/victim-notification. That program runs at the federal level and is not the same as VINE.

If you have trouble with the VINE website, the 24-hour phone line handles most of the same functions and is often easier for first-time users.

Predatory Offender Registry

Minnesota's Predatory Offender Registry is separate from the jail roster. It lists people convicted of certain crimes who must register their address and personal information after release. Many registrants live in the community and are not in custody at all.

You can search the registry at coms.doc.state.mn.us/PublicRegistrantSearch. Search by name or by location to find registrants near a specific address in Nobles County. The registration requirement is established under Minnesota Statute 243.166. Risk levels are set under Minnesota Statute 244.052 and range from Level 1 (low risk) to Level 3 (high risk). Only Level 3 offenders trigger active community notification. Levels 1 and 2 are accessible through the registry search but are not subject to the same public alerts.

The Nobles County Sheriff's Office can also answer questions about registered offenders in the area. If you have concerns about a specific individual, calling the Sheriff at (507) 295-5400 is a direct option.

Court Records and the MCRO System

The Minnesota Court Records Online system (MCRO) gives public access to court case data from district courts across the state, including Nobles County. You can search by name, case number, or date at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us.

Criminal case records in MCRO often show charges filed, court hearing dates, verdicts, and sentences. If you want to understand the background of someone who appeared on the Nobles County jail listing, MCRO is a good place to look for case context. Some records are free to view; full document copies may carry a fee. Juvenile records are restricted and not publicly accessible through MCRO.

For formal background check requests, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) handles state criminal history records. The BCA is at dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca. Employers, landlords, and others who need official documentation typically go through the BCA rather than MCRO.

Jail Policies and Inmate Communication

Nobles County Jail has detailed policies for those who want to communicate with inmates. Phone cards for inmate use can be purchased from the jail or online at reliancetelephone.com in $10 and $20 amounts. Collect calls can be set up by calling (800) 896-3201 toll-free. To leave a message for an inmate, call the inmate message system at (507) 407-2017. Keep in mind that messages left through this system are not confidential.

Visitation is available on specific days. Visiting hours are Sunday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. All visitors must register at reliancetelephone.com before visiting. Registered visitors may visit up to twice per day and four times per week. Visits must be scheduled at least four hours before the visitation period. Video calling is also available through the Reliance Telephone system for those who cannot visit in person.

To send money to an inmate, use the online deposit option at jailatm.com. A kiosk teller machine is also available in the main entrance of the Prairie Justice Center for cash and credit card deposits. The jail accepts money orders and cashier's checks payable to Nobles County Jail, with the inmate's name noted. Personal checks are not accepted.

For mail, send to: Inmate's Name, Nobles County Jail, 1530 Airport Road Suite 200, Worthington, MN 56187. All mail must go through the United States Post Office. Non-privileged incoming mail is copied, with copies given to inmates and originals destroyed. Photos, books, and magazines are not allowed. All religious material is inspected by jail staff before delivery.

Minnesota Data Privacy Law

Minnesota Statute 13.82 defines what law enforcement data is public. This includes basic arrest information, booking details, and charges. Minnesota Statute 13.85 covers corrections and detention data specifically, which is what governs what the Nobles County Jail publishes on its online listing.

These statutes set the floor for what must be available to the public and what can be kept private. Active investigation data, juvenile records, and certain victim information are protected. The public listing covers the basics. For anything beyond that, a formal data request to the county may be needed. The jail's website notes that information on the listing should not be used as the basis for legal action, which is standard language across Minnesota county jails.

Cities in Nobles County

Worthington is the county seat and the largest city in Nobles County. No cities in Nobles County meet the 100,000 population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Nobles County. Each has its own released inmate records.