Todd County Released Inmates

Todd County released inmate records are maintained by the Todd County Sheriff's Office in Long Prairie, which operates the county jail and handles all detention for the county. The Sheriff's Office is the primary contact for finding out whether someone is currently in custody or has been released from the Todd County Jail. For individuals transferred to state facilities, the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator and VINE extend the search statewide.

Todd County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Todd County Sheriff's Office is located at 115 3rd St. S. in Long Prairie, MN 56347. The main phone is (320) 732-2157. The fax is (320) 732-2158. For emergencies, call 911. Jail Administrator Scott Wright can be reached at scott.wright@co.todd.mn.us for administrative matters. The Sheriff's Office is the central point of contact for all released inmate and custody inquiries in Todd County.

The Todd County Jail provides booking, detention, and inmate services for all of Todd County. When someone is arrested by the Sheriff's Office or a local police department in the county, they are transported to the county jail for processing. The facility operates continuously. For specific inmate inquiries, calling the Sheriff's Office during business hours is the most direct route to getting a quick and accurate answer.

Todd County is a rural central Minnesota county. The jail operates at a scale that reflects the county's population. Staff tend to have direct knowledge of current bookings, which can make phone-based inquiries faster and more informative than waiting for an online database to update. The Todd County Sheriff's Office website is the starting point for any online resources.

The Minnesota DOC Offender Locator covers individuals transferred from the Todd County Jail to state corrections facilities or placed on supervised release.

About the Todd County Jail

The Todd County Jail is the only detention facility in the county. It processes all county bookings and houses people awaiting trial, serving short sentences, or held on warrants and detainers. Municipal police departments in Todd County, including Long Prairie Police, use the county jail for detention. The centralized model is standard in rural Minnesota counties where individual cities do not operate separate jails.

The jail runs around the clock. The administrative office handles business hours calls, but custodial staff are on duty at all times. If someone is arrested late in the evening or on a weekend, the booking still happens through the county jail. Release processing also happens at any hour, so if someone is bailed out at night, they may be out before morning business hours begin.

People who receive sentences longer than one year are transferred to a DOC facility. Once transferred, they no longer appear on local jail records. The DOC Offender Locator picks up where the county roster ends. For sentences of under one year served locally, the Sheriff's Office can confirm dates and details of custody and release.

Public Data Rules for Todd County Jail Records

Booking data at the Todd County Jail is public information under Minnesota Statute 13.82. This law requires that basic information, including name, booking date, charges, and arresting agency, be available to the public. A direct call to the Sheriff's Office is all that is typically needed to get this information. No formal legal process is required for basic booking inquiries.

Private records are protected under Minnesota Statute 13.85. Medical data, mental health records, and certain investigative details are not public. If you want records that go beyond standard booking information, submit a written data practices request to the Todd County Sheriff's Office. Minnesota law sets a response deadline that the office must meet.

For court records tied to Todd County cases, the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system provides free access to district court filings. For a broader statewide criminal history, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) processes background check requests that pull records from across Minnesota.

Statewide Released Inmate Search Tools

The Minnesota DOC Offender Locator covers individuals in state prison or on supervised release statewide. If someone was sentenced in Todd County and transferred to a DOC facility, search by name to find their current location and expected release date. The tool is free and works for any individual in the DOC system. It is updated regularly and accessible at all hours.

VINE provides free custody tracking for the Todd County Jail. Check current status at vinelink.com or call 877-664-8463. You can register to receive automatic alerts when a person's custody status changes. VINE does not share your registration information with the inmate or the facility. Alerts can be delivered by phone call, text, or email.

VINE covers the Todd County Jail and sends free, confidential alerts for custody changes including bookings, transfers, and releases.

Sex Offender Registry and Notification

The Minnesota Predatory Offender Registry covers registrants across the state, including those who report addresses in Todd County. Individuals are required to register under Minnesota Statute 243.166. The registry is searchable by name and location and is updated as registrants report address changes.

Risk levels are assigned under Minnesota Statute 244.052. Level III offenders trigger active community notification by the Sheriff's Office when they move into Todd County. For Level I and Level II offenders, notification is more targeted. If you have questions about a specific registrant in your neighborhood, contact the Todd County Sheriff's Office at (320) 732-2157.

Court Records for Todd County Cases

Todd County district court records are accessible through the MCRO system at no cost. Search by name or case number to find criminal and civil case filings. The system shows charge details, hearing dates, case status, and dispositions. It is a good tool for understanding what happened in court following a booking at the Todd County Jail.

If you need certified copies of court documents, contact the court administrator's office for the 7th Judicial District directly. MCRO allows you to view and print case information, but only the court administrator's office can issue certified copies. These are often needed for employment background checks, legal proceedings, or other official purposes.

For a statewide criminal history, the BCA processes formal background check requests that cover all Minnesota court cases and law enforcement contacts. The BCA is useful when local court records alone do not show the full picture of someone's Minnesota criminal history.

Cities in Todd County

Long Prairie is the county seat of Todd County. No cities in Todd County meet the population threshold for a dedicated released inmate city page on this site.

Other communities in Todd County include Staples, Eagle Bend, Bertha, and Browerville. All jail and released inmate records for residents of these communities are handled through the Todd County Sheriff's Office at 115 3rd St. S. in Long Prairie.

Nearby Counties

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