Renville County Released Inmate Search

Renville County released inmate records are handled through the Renville County Sheriff's Office in Olivia, which runs the county jail and provides access to the inmate roster through its website and through VINE, the statewide victim notification service. Renville County sits in south-central Minnesota and is bordered by seven other counties, so knowing which specific facility holds a person and who to contact can save time when you need inmate release information.

Renville County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Renville County Sheriff's Office is at 105 S. 5th St., Olivia, MN 56277. The main phone number is (320) 523-1161. Fax is (320) 523-1162. Call 911 for emergencies. The Sheriff's Office handles patrol and arrest for all of Renville County and runs the county jail where detained individuals are held.

The Renville County Jail provides booking, housing, and release services for the county. An inmate roster is available through the Sheriff's Office, and status updates can be obtained by calling the jail directly. VINE, the statewide notification service, also covers Renville County Jail and provides automated release alerts. If you need to check on someone currently in custody or recently released, both the phone line and the VINE portal are reliable options.

Note: The Renville County Sheriff's website experienced connection issues during testing. If the online roster is not loading, call the office directly. Phone staff can confirm whether someone is currently in custody, has been released, or has been transferred to another facility for housing.

VINE Victim and Public Notification

VINE covers the Renville County Jail and lets anyone register to receive automatic alerts about an inmate's custody status. This is particularly useful if you need ongoing monitoring rather than a one-time check. When an inmate is released, transferred, or has a status change, VINE sends a notification to everyone registered for that person.

You can register at vinelink.com or by calling 877-664-8463. The hotline is available around the clock. No fee is charged, and you do not need to state a reason for registering. VINE covers all Minnesota county jails and state DOC facilities, so if an inmate is transferred from the Renville County Jail to a state prison, you will still get notifications. This makes it one of the most useful tools for anyone who needs to track release dates regardless of where the inmate is held.

MN DOC Offender Locator

The Minnesota Department of Corrections provides a public search tool for individuals serving state sentences. County jail inmates are not in this database. But if someone from Renville County was convicted of a felony and sent to a state prison, the DOC Public Viewer is where you find them. The tool shows current facility or supervision status, offense type, and release dates.

Search at coms.doc.state.mn.us/PublicViewer/ by name or offender ID. The tool is free and does not require an account. For Renville County residents who completed a state felony sentence and returned to the community, this is the most direct way to confirm release and supervision status. Keep in mind that county jail releases and state prison releases are tracked separately. Use the county tools for local sentences and the DOC tool for state prison sentences.

State Law and Public Access to Inmate Records

Minnesota law sets clear rules about what jail data is public. Minnesota Statute 13.82 is the main law. It requires law enforcement to release basic booking information to anyone who asks. That covers the person's name, booking date, charges, and physical description. The Renville County Sheriff's Office follows this statute, and the jail roster reflects what state law requires to be public.

Minnesota Statute 13.85 limits corrections data. Medical and mental health records are not public. Data about juveniles is restricted. These rules apply to Renville County just like every other county in the state. What shows up on the public roster is what the law permits, and no additional data is available without a formal written request under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.

For sex offenders living in Renville County after release, Minnesota Statute 243.166 requires registration and Minnesota Statute 244.052 governs community notification. The searchable MN Predatory Offender Registry shows registered offenders by name and location.

Court Records and Criminal History

Criminal cases in Renville County go through the Fifth Judicial District. Court records including charges, hearings, pleas, and verdicts are searchable through the Minnesota Court Records Online system at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us. This tool is free to use and covers cases statewide, not just Renville County. Search by name or case number to find what you need.

Court records and jail records answer different questions. A jail roster shows you who is in custody now and under what charges. Court records show what happened after the booking: was the person charged, convicted, acquitted, or released on bail? If you are researching someone's full criminal history in Renville County, cross-referencing jail records and court records gives you a more complete picture than using either source alone.

For statewide criminal history, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension handles background check requests. A BCA record search covers arrests and convictions across all Minnesota counties. This is useful if someone has a history in multiple counties or if you want a comprehensive background rather than just Renville County data.

Cities in Renville County

Renville County has no cities over 100,000 in population. Olivia is the county seat. No city pages are available for this county.

Nearby Counties

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