Find Beltrami County Booking Releases

Beltrami County booking releases are maintained by the Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center in Bemidji. The facility is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Corrections and inspected annually. All arrest and booking data is public under state law, and the county publishes roster information online. You can also use VINE to search by name or sign up for release alerts at no cost. This page covers how to access Beltrami County booking releases, what the records contain, and what state tools are available to track a case further.

Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center

The Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center handles all jail operations for the county. The facility's mission is to enhance public safety through secure and humane incarceration. It is licensed and regulated by the Minnesota Department of Corrections. Annual inspections cover staffing, population density, training, classification, fiscal practices, reporting, and policy compliance.

The corrections center page has information on visitation, programs, and how to contact staff. Booking data from this facility is published as public records under Minnesota Statute 13.85 and 641.05. Call the programming line at 218-333-4221 for general questions about facility operations.

What the Beltrami Booking Records Include

Each record in the Beltrami County booking roster contains the full legal name of the person in custody. You also see sex, age, and a booking number that serves as a unique identifier for that specific booking event. The intake date tells you when the person was processed into the facility. Charges listed on the roster reflect what the person was booked for, which may change as the case moves through the courts.

Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, arrest and booking data are public by default. The law specifically names the date and time of arrest, the arresting agency, and the charges as public information that cannot be withheld. Minnesota Statute 13.85 adds that correctional facility data, including the inmate roster, must also be publicly accessible. These two statutes give Beltrami County's online roster its legal foundation.

For court case information tied to a Beltrami County booking, use the free Minnesota Court Records Online portal. It covers all 87 counties and can help you find hearing dates, case numbers, and dispositions without any fee.

Sheriff's Duty to Keep Jail Records

Under Minnesota Statute 641.05, the sheriff must maintain a record of every person committed to the county jail. The record must include the time of commitment, the cause, and the circumstances of release. This law is what requires Beltrami County to keep the detailed booking records it publishes online. Without it, there would be no consistent standard for what to track or retain.

The Beltrami County jail is also licensed by the Minnesota Department of Corrections, which adds another layer of oversight. Annual inspections verify that the facility operates within state standards, including recordkeeping requirements. That dual accountability, under both the sheriff statute and the corrections licensing process, makes Beltrami County's booking data among the more reliable in northern Minnesota.

Programs at the Beltrami County Jail

The corrections center runs a wide set of programs for inmates. Available programs include education, parenting classes, treatment services, AA meetings, and chaplaincy. The facility also offers sex offender treatment, alcohol and drug treatment, anger management, and work release. GED preparation is available for those who want it.

The RESET Program focuses on reducing repeat offenses. As of late 2023, it reported a 53% success rate. You can reach the program coordinator at 218-333-8163. General programming inquiries go to 218-333-4221 or 218-333-8357. These programs affect how long a person stays in custody and may affect their booking release timeline.

Visiting Inmates at Beltrami County

Visits are available daily during three windows: 7:30am to 11:30am, 2pm to 5pm, and 7pm to 9pm. In-person visits and off-site video visits are both available. Visitors must be 18 or older and must show valid ID. Each visit is limited to 15 minutes. No cameras are allowed inside the facility. All visitors are subject to a warrant check before being admitted.

Off-site video visits are handled through inmatecanteen.com. To add funds to an inmate's account, use the kiosk in the jail lobby, the inmatecanteen.com website, or mail a money order or cashier's check. Mail letters to Beltrami County Jail, Inmate's Full Name, 626 Minnesota Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601.

Additional Resources for Beltrami County Records

The VINE system covers Beltrami County and lets you track custody status changes in real time. You can sign up for email or phone alerts, or call 1-877-664-8463 to check status by phone. The BCA Criminal History database provides statewide conviction records for an $8 fee, which is separate from the free booking roster the county publishes.

Cities in Beltrami County

No major cities in Beltrami County have dedicated pages on this site. Residents use the Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center for all booking release information.

Nearby Counties

Beltrami County shares borders with many northern Minnesota counties, each with public booking release records.