Ramsey County Released Inmates

Ramsey County released inmate records are maintained by the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office, which runs one of the largest county jails in Minnesota at the Adult Detention Center in St. Paul. As the second-most populous county in the state with over 550,000 residents, Ramsey County processes a high volume of bookings and provides several public-facing tools for searching inmate records, checking active warrants, and getting notified about custody changes.

Ramsey County Adult Detention Center

The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office and Adult Detention Center (ADC) are at 425 Grove Street, St. Paul, MN 55101. The Sheriff's Office main phone is (651) 266-9333. The direct jail line is (651) 266-9350. The ADC is one of the largest county jails in Minnesota, serving the county seat of St. Paul and the surrounding area. All arrests made by the St. Paul Police Department are processed here, since St. Paul does not operate its own long-term detention facility.

The Ramsey County website at ramseycounty.us is the starting point for county services and Sheriff's Office contact information. Inmate booking reports are available from the Sheriff's Office, searchable by date, and include detailed information such as demographics, charges, and booking details. These reports give a more complete picture of who is being processed through the facility on any given day.

Given the size of the ADC and the volume of bookings in a county of 550,000 people, Ramsey County invests significantly in public-facing records tools. The booking report search allows date-based lookups that can be useful for attorneys, journalists, researchers, and family members trying to confirm whether someone was booked on a specific date. Contact the Sheriff's Office directly at (651) 266-9333 for help navigating the available records tools.

Active Warrant Search

Ramsey County provides an online active warrant database through the Sheriff's Office. This is a separate tool from the inmate roster and covers people who have outstanding warrants but may not currently be in custody. You can search by first name, last name, or view all active warrants at once.

The warrant database is at xnet.co.ramsey.mn.us/sheriff/ows/results.aspx. Each entry includes the person's full name, photo, warrant type, issue date, charges, court information, and bail amount. This is a comprehensive database that reflects the range of people with outstanding legal obligations in Ramsey County, including warrants for failure to appear, probation violations, and new criminal charges. The database is updated regularly and is free to use.

The warrant search is a useful tool for anyone who wants to know if someone they know has an outstanding warrant in Ramsey County. It can also help attorneys confirm warrant status before advising their clients. If you find an active warrant for yourself, contact an attorney before taking action. Turning yourself in without legal advice can sometimes be handled in a way that reduces disruption, but that depends entirely on the circumstances of the warrant.

Minnesota DOC Offender Locator

When someone from Ramsey County is sentenced to state prison, they leave the ADC and enter the Minnesota Department of Corrections system. The MN DOC Public Viewer tracks these individuals at the state level, covering all DOC facilities across Minnesota.

Search by name or offender ID at coms.doc.state.mn.us/PublicViewer. Results show current facility, supervision type, and projected release dates. Given Ramsey County's large population and high conviction volume, a significant number of state-sentenced individuals from the county are housed at DOC facilities at any given time. The county jail roster and the DOC viewer together cover both local and state custody.

The viewer is free and requires no account to use.

VINE: Custody Status Notifications

VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is a free service that lets you track inmate custody status changes at the Ramsey County ADC and all Minnesota state facilities. You can check current status or register for automatic alerts when a specific person is released, transferred, or escapes.

Access VINE at vinelink.com or call 877-664-8463 at any time. The phone line runs 24 hours a day. Alerts go out by phone, text, or email. Given the size of the Ramsey County ADC and the volume of releases each day, VINE is especially useful for crime victims and family members who need real-time notice rather than having to check the roster manually. Registration is quick and only requires the person's name or inmate ID number.

Predatory Offender Registry

Minnesota's Predatory Offender Registry covers individuals convicted of certain crimes who must register their address after release. As one of the most densely populated counties in Minnesota, Ramsey County has a notable number of registered offenders living in St. Paul and surrounding communities. Many are in the community, not in custody.

Search the registry at coms.doc.state.mn.us/PublicRegistrantSearch by name or by location. Registration requirements are set by Minnesota Statute 243.166. Risk level assignments follow Minnesota Statute 244.052. Level 3 offenders are the highest risk category and are subject to active community notification. Levels 1 and 2 are searchable but do not generate the same public alerts. Ramsey County residents can also contact the Sheriff's Office for information about specific registrants in their area.

Court Records via MCRO

The Minnesota Court Records Online system (MCRO) gives public access to district court data, including cases from Ramsey County. Search by name, case number, or date at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us. Criminal cases show charges, hearing dates, verdicts, and sentences. Ramsey County has a high caseload through its district courts, and MCRO is updated regularly with new case information.

Ramsey County cases are handled through the 2nd Judicial District. Some records are free; certified copies and document downloads may carry a fee. Juvenile records are not publicly accessible. For formal criminal history background checks, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) at dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca handles official requests. The BCA is the right resource for employers, landlords, and agencies that need documented criminal history records rather than raw court case data from MCRO.

Minnesota Data Privacy Law

Ramsey County inmate data is governed by the same statutes that apply across all Minnesota counties. Minnesota Statute 13.82 defines which law enforcement data is public, including basic arrest and booking information. Minnesota Statute 13.85 covers corrections and detention data, setting out what the ADC must make available.

Names, booking dates, charges, bail status, and warrant information are generally public in Ramsey County. Active investigation data, informant records, and juvenile case details are protected. Being on the ADC roster means someone was booked. It does not mean they were convicted. Minnesota law restricts how employers and landlords can use arrest records that did not result in conviction in making decisions about people. If you need records beyond what the warrant search and booking reports provide, submit a formal data request to the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office.

Cities in Ramsey County

St. Paul is the county seat and the state capital of Minnesota. It qualifies for a dedicated page on this site.

Nearby Counties

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