Search Rochester Booking Releases
Rochester booking releases are public records maintained by the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office for arrests made within the city and surrounding area. When Rochester Police or the Olmsted County Sheriff books a person into the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center, that record becomes publicly available. This page covers how to search the current inmate list, how to request police reports from Rochester PD, what data booking releases contain under Minnesota law, and how to use state tools like VINE and MCRO to track an arrest through the court system.
Rochester Overview
Rochester Police Department Records
The Rochester Police Department operates out of the Law Enforcement Center in downtown Rochester. Both the police department and the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office share this building. Rochester PD has two locations where you can request records. The main Records Unit is on the second floor of the Law Enforcement Center. There is also a North Station with records staff.
| Agency | Rochester Police Department Records |
|---|---|
| Main Address | 101 SE 4th Street, 2nd Floor, Rochester, MN 55904 |
| North Station | 4001 West River Pkwy NW, Suite 200, Rochester, MN 55901 |
| Phone | (507) 328-6811 |
| Fax | 507-328-6788 |
| LECRecords@rochestermn.gov | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (both locations) |
| Records Info | Rochester PD Law Enforcement Records |
Source: rochestermn.qscend.com - Law Enforcement Records
Rochester PD accepts record requests by phone, email, in person at either location, or through mail. Under Minn. Stat. 13.82, the department has 10 business days to respond to data requests. Most routine report requests come back faster than that, but complex requests involving video or large files may take the full 10 days.
Olmsted County Adult Detention Center - Booking Records
Rochester arrests go to the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center. Both the Rochester Police Department and the Olmsted County Sheriff make arrests in the area, and all bookings go through the same facility at the Law Enforcement Center in downtown Rochester. The Sheriff's Office publishes an online inmate search so you can check who is in custody right now.
| Facility | Olmsted County Adult Detention Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904 |
| Phone | 507-328-6790 |
| Inmate Search | Olmsted County In-Custody List |
Source: co.olmsted.mn.us - In Custody
The in-custody list shows names, booking dates, charges, and arresting agency. If Rochester Police made the arrest, that shows in the arresting agency field. If the Sheriff arrested someone in a township outside the city, that shows differently. The list is updated as people are booked in and released. Use this as your starting point for any Rochester area booking record search.
Note: Booking data reflects charges at the time of arrest. These charges may be amended or dropped once the Olmsted County Attorney reviews the case. A listing in the booking record does not indicate guilt.
What Rochester Booking Records Include
Booking releases in Rochester follow Minn. Stat. 13.82. That law tells law enforcement what arrest data they must make public and what they can hold back. The public portion of a booking record is available to anyone who asks.
Public data in a Rochester booking release typically includes:
- Name of the person arrested
- Date, time, and location of the arrest
- Charges at the time of booking
- Name of the arresting officer
- Bail or bond information
- Incident or case number
Private data that is not released includes victim names in some cases, active investigative details, and juvenile records. Minnesota Statute 13.85 governs corrections and detention data. Olmsted County Jail operations also fall under Minn. Stat. 641.05, which sets the legal framework for county jail administration in the state.
State Resources for Rochester Arrest Tracking
After an arrest in Rochester, the case moves through the court system. Several state-level tools let you track what happens next.
VINE - Inmate Notification
VINE is a free service that lets family, victims, and others sign up for alerts when an inmate's status changes. You can check custody status online or by phone. Call 1-877-664-8463 or visit vinelink.com. Olmsted County ADC is in the VINE system.
Minnesota Court Records Online
Once the Olmsted County Attorney files charges, the case appears in the Minnesota Court Records Online system. MCRO is free and public. Go to mncourts.gov to search by name or case number. You can see hearing dates, case status, and docket entries for Rochester cases filed in Olmsted County District Court.
BCA Criminal History Search
The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension at chs.state.mn.us maintains statewide criminal history records. Public searches show conviction data. The BCA also provides background check services for licensed uses. This is a good resource if you need to check someone's full Minnesota criminal record beyond just current bookings.
The image below shows the BCA criminal history search portal, which covers all Minnesota counties including Olmsted.
Source: chs.state.mn.us
BCA records are updated as courts report dispositions. There can be a lag between a court date and when the BCA record shows the outcome, so check MCRO for the most current case status.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying Minnesota cities also have booking release information available.
Olmsted County Booking Releases
All Rochester arrests are booked through the Olmsted County Sheriff. Visit the county page for complete jail roster access and additional resources.