Search Anoka County Booking Releases
Anoka County booking releases are available through the county's free online Inmate Locator, which shows both current inmates and anyone released within the past 10 days. The Anoka County Sheriff's Office maintains this public tool, giving you direct access to booking dates, charges, bail amounts, and scheduled release dates. Anoka is the fourth most populated county in Minnesota, so the jail processes a high volume of bookings each year.
Anoka County Overview
Anoka County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff James Stuart heads the Anoka County Sheriff's Office, with Chief Deputy Kevin Halweg serving as second in command. The main administrative office is located in Andover. The Jail Division operates at a separate address in the city of Anoka, about 15 miles from the admin office. Commander Dave Pacholl leads the Jail Division.
| Sheriff | James Stuart |
|---|---|
| Admin Address | 13301 Hanson Blvd N, Andover, MN 55304 |
| Admin Phone | 763-324-5000 |
| Jail Address | 325 Jackson Street, Anoka, MN 55303 |
| Jail Phone | 763-324-5100 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm (Admin) |
| Website | anokacountymn.gov/Inmate-Locator |
Warrant questions go to a separate line: 763-422-7500. The Anoka County jail processes nearly 11,000 warrants per year, either issuing or clearing them. That is a high volume for a facility this size, reflecting the county's population and the workload of its court system.
Anoka County Inmate Locator and Booking Releases
The Anoka County Inmate Locator is one of the more detailed online tools available in Minnesota. It does not just show who is currently in custody. It also shows anyone who was released within the last 10 days. This makes it useful for tracking recent booking releases, not just current holds.
Each record in the locator shows the full legal name, the housing facility (Jail or Workhouse), arrest date, incarceration date, scheduled release date, actual release date if the person has been let go, a Jacket ID, the booking number, all charges, and bail amounts. Few county jails in Minnesota display this level of detail in a public-facing tool. The locator is free and requires no login.
The Anoka County Inmate Locator displays current and recently released inmates with full charge and bail information.
The locator also connects to warrant information. Nearly 11,000 warrants move through the Anoka County system each year.
The warrant page lets you check whether a person has an active warrant tied to their booking in Anoka County.
Note: The Inmate Locator states that inmate information is public data under Minnesota Statutes 13.82, 13.85, and 641.05, and that an arrest does not mean a person is guilty.
What Anoka Booking Records Show
Anoka County booking releases contain more fields than most county rosters in the state. When you pull up a record, you will see the person's full name and housing location. The record shows both the date they were arrested and the date they were booked into the facility, which can differ. You also get the expected release date, the actual release date for anyone already out, and the unique identifiers: the Jacket ID and the booking number.
Charges are listed with bail amounts attached to each charge. This helps you understand both what a person was held for and the financial conditions tied to their release. If you need the full case file, you can cross-reference the booking number with Minnesota Court Records Online, which covers Anoka County and all other Minnesota counties for free.
Legal Basis for Anoka County Booking Release Data
Anoka County follows three core statutes when it comes to releasing booking data. Minnesota Statute 13.82 makes law enforcement data public. This covers arrest records, booking information, and the charges at the time of booking. The county has no authority to withhold this data from anyone who asks.
Minnesota Statute 13.85 governs data held by correctional facilities. Under this law, inmate rosters are public. The county can restrict certain categories of information, like medical records or safety-related housing placements, but the core booking and custody data must stay open. This is why Anoka County's Inmate Locator is so detailed: the law requires that level of transparency.
Minnesota Statute 641.05 places a direct obligation on the sheriff to maintain jail records. Every person booked into the Anoka County Jail must have a record that includes the time and cause of their commitment and the circumstances of their release. That statutory duty is what drives the Inmate Locator tool you see today.
Visitation and Communication at Anoka County Jail
Anoka County uses video visitation only. There are no traditional in-person contact visits. You can visit on-site at the jail for free, or you can visit remotely from your own device for a $10 fee. All visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance through ICSolutions.
General Population visits are available 8am to 2pm and again 4pm to 9pm. Phone calls are permitted daily from 9am to 10pm. Mail can be sent to the inmate's full name at Anoka County Jail, 325 E. Jackson St., Anoka, MN 55303. Be sure to use the full legal name as it appears on the booking record.
Other Ways to Search Anoka County Records
Beyond the Inmate Locator, you have several options. The VINE system covers Anoka County and lets you search by name or ID. VINE also offers notification alerts when an inmate's status changes. Call 1-877-664-8463 to use VINE by phone.
The BCA Criminal History database covers statewide conviction data for an $8 fee. This is different from the jail roster, which only shows current or recent holds. The BCA database reflects the outcome of cases, not just the initial booking. Both tools serve different needs and work well together for a complete public record search.
Cities in Anoka County
Two qualifying cities in Anoka County have dedicated pages on this site.
Nearby Counties
Anoka County is bordered by several counties across the Twin Cities metro and north.