Wabasha County Released Inmates

Wabasha County released inmate records are maintained by the Wabasha County Sheriff's Office, which runs the county jail along the Mississippi River in southeastern Minnesota. The Sheriff's Office handles all bookings and detention for the county and is the main contact for finding information about people in or recently released from custody. For individuals transferred to state facilities, the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator and VINE provide statewide tracking tools.

Wabasha County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Wabasha County Sheriff's Office is located at 848 15th St. SE in Wabasha, MN 55981. The main phone is (651) 565-3361. The fax is (651) 565-3362. For emergencies, call 911. Jail Administrator Charlene Rickard can be reached at crickard@co.wabasha.mn.us for administrative matters. The Sheriff's Office is the central contact for all released inmate and custody inquiries in Wabasha County.

The Wabasha County Jail provides comprehensive booking, detention, and inmate services. The facility holds people awaiting trial, serving short sentences, and those held on warrants or detainers from neighboring counties or state agencies. When any law enforcement agency in Wabasha County makes an arrest, the person is brought to the county jail for processing.

Wabasha County sits along the Mississippi River in the southeastern corner of Minnesota, bordering Wisconsin. The jail serves the full county including all its communities, and the Sheriff's Office coordinates with neighboring counties and Wisconsin agencies on cross-border cases. The Wabasha County Sheriff's Office website is the starting point for any online resources available to the public.

The Minnesota DOC Offender Locator covers anyone transferred from the Wabasha County Jail to a state corrections facility or placed on supervised release.

About the Wabasha County Jail

The Wabasha County Jail is the sole detention facility for the county. It processes all county-level bookings and houses people in various stages of the legal process. This includes pretrial detainees, people serving sentences of under one year, and individuals held temporarily on warrants or detainers from other jurisdictions. The jail operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

All municipal police agencies in Wabasha County use the county jail for detention. There are no separate city jails in the county. Arrests by local police departments result in transport to the county jail for booking. This centralized model is consistent with how most rural Minnesota counties handle detention.

People sentenced to terms longer than one year are transferred to a Minnesota DOC facility. Once transferred, they are no longer on the local jail roster. For those individuals, the DOC Offender Locator is the correct tool. The Sheriff's Office can confirm dates of local custody and release for shorter-term inmates who completed their time in Wabasha County.

Public Data Rules for Wabasha County Jail Records

Jail booking data in Wabasha County is public information under Minnesota Statute 13.82. This statute requires that basic information, including names, booking dates, charges, and arresting agencies, be available to the public. You can get this by calling the Sheriff's Office or visiting in person. No formal legal process is required for standard booking inquiries.

Some records stay private. Medical records, mental health data, and certain investigative details are protected under Minnesota Statute 13.85. For records beyond standard booking information, you can submit a written data practices request to the Wabasha County Sheriff's Office. The office must respond within the timeframe set by state law.

For court records connected to Wabasha County cases, the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system provides free access. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) handles statewide criminal history requests for those needing a broader background check.

Statewide Released Inmate Search Tools

When a Wabasha County inmate moves to state prison or enters supervised release, the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator is the right tool. It tracks all individuals in the DOC system statewide and shows current facility, sentence length, and projected release date. The search is free and available online at any time.

VINE covers the Wabasha County Jail and lets you check custody status online or by phone. Visit vinelink.com or call 877-664-8463. Register to receive alerts when a specific person's custody status changes. VINE is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day. You can get alerts by phone call, text, or email.

VINE covers the Wabasha County Jail and provides free, confidential custody alerts for bookings, releases, and transfers.

Sex Offender Registry for Wabasha County

The Minnesota Predatory Offender Registry lists individuals required to register under Minnesota Statute 243.166. The registry is searchable by name and location and covers all registrants statewide, including those who report addresses in Wabasha County. Search online to see who is currently registered in your area of the county.

Risk levels are assigned under Minnesota Statute 244.052. Level I is low risk, Level II is moderate risk, and Level III is high risk. When a Level III offender moves into Wabasha County, the Sheriff's Office conducts active community notification. For questions about a specific registrant, contact the Sheriff's Office at (651) 565-3361.

Court Records for Wabasha County Cases

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

For certified copies of court records, contact the court administrator's office for the 3rd Judicial District. Certified copies are needed for legal proceedings, employment background checks, and licensing applications. MCRO allows informal viewing and printing, but certification requires a direct request to the court.

For a comprehensive statewide criminal history, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension processes formal background check requests. BCA records cover all Minnesota court cases and law enforcement contacts, making them more complete than individual county court records for someone with cases in multiple counties.

Cities in Wabasha County

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

Other communities in Wabasha County include Lake City, Plainview, and Cannon Falls (partially). All jail and released inmate records for residents of these communities are handled through the Wabasha County Sheriff's Office at 848 15th St. SE in Wabasha.

Nearby Counties

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