Cass County Booking Releases and Detention Records
Cass County booking releases are available through the Sheriff's Office in Walker, Minnesota. The Cass County Detention Center publishes an In-Custody Report in PDF format that updates every 12 hours. The report includes names, booking numbers, dates, times, charges with statutes, bail amounts, mugshots, and age. A separate warrants PDF updates daily at 7am and is also publicly available at no cost.
Cass County Overview
Cass County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Bryan Welk was elected in 2023 and leads the Cass County Sheriff's Office in Walker. The office is at 303 Minnesota Avenue West, Walker, MN 56484. The main sheriff's line is 218-547-1424. The jail phone is 218-547-7361, and the inmate message line is a separate number at 218-610-0770.
| Sheriff | Bryan Welk |
|---|---|
| Address | 303 Minnesota Avenue West, Walker, MN 56484 |
| Sheriff Phone | 218-547-1424 |
| Jail Phone | 218-547-7361 |
| Jail Fax | 218-547-3394 |
| Inmate Message Line | 218-610-0770 |
Additional email contacts for the jail are tomburch@xco.cass.mn.us and Erick.hoglund@co.cass.mn.us. For general questions about a specific booking or inmate, call the jail at 218-547-7361.
Cass County Detention Center and Booking Records
The Cass County Detention Center has a capacity of 60 beds and typically runs above that maximum. To manage overflow, the county contracts 40 additional beds at the Itasca County facility. This means some Cass County inmates may be housed outside the county at any given time. The county's In-Custody Report will note the location of each person.
The Detention Center page at casscountymn.gov/Detention-Center-Jail is the primary source for current booking and facility information. The In-Custody Report PDF updates every 12 hours and includes booking numbers, dates, times, charges with statute citations, bail, mugshots, and age.
The Detention Center page links directly to the In-Custody Report PDF and the daily warrant list, and provides facility information for the Cass County Jail in Walker.
The Sheriff's Office main page at casscountymn.gov/Sheriffs-Office offers general law enforcement information and links to key public records tools.
The Cass County Sheriff's Office page is the main entry point for all public records, services, and contact information from the sheriff's department.
Cass County Active Warrant List
The Cass County Detention Center publishes a daily warrant PDF that updates at 7am each morning. The warrant list is separate from the In-Custody Report. A person may appear on the warrant list without being currently held in the jail. If you think someone has an active warrant, check both lists. The warrant list includes the warrant number, person's name, date, offense, and other relevant details.
Note: Some Cass County inmates are housed at the Itasca County Jail due to capacity limits. If you cannot find someone in the In-Custody Report, they may be in Itasca County. Call the jail at 218-547-7361 to confirm the location.
Legal Basis for Cass County Booking Data
Minnesota Statute 13.82 classifies all arrest and law enforcement data as public. This means anyone can access booking information including names, dates, arresting agencies, and charges without making a formal request or stating a reason. Minnesota Statute 13.85 requires the same openness for correctional facility records, including inmate rosters.
Minnesota Statute 641.05 creates the sheriff's legal duty to maintain a formal booking log. Every admission and release must be recorded with the time and reason. These three statutes together mean Cass County must both keep these records and make them available to the public, which it does through the twice-daily In-Custody Report PDF.
Visitation at Cass County Jail
Visitation hours differ by gender. Male inmates can be visited Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 9pm, Thursday afternoons from 1pm to 4pm, and Saturday afternoons from 1pm to 3pm. Female inmates can be visited Wednesday afternoons from 1pm to 4pm, Thursday evenings from 6pm to 9pm, and Saturday afternoons from 3pm to 5pm. Each visit is a minimum of 15 minutes.
All visitors must have a valid ID and be on the approved visitor list. Visits are subject to availability and facility rules. Contact the jail at 218-547-7361 to confirm the current schedule and any changes.
Huber Work Release and Inmate Programs
The Cass County Jail offers Huber work release for qualifying inmates. The cost is $140 per week paid in advance. Work release allows inmates to leave the jail for employment purposes. Maximum hours are 50 per week, and the program allows up to 6 consecutive days outside the facility. Not all inmates qualify for Huber. The court sets the terms of any work release arrangement.
Other programs include the Sentence to Service (STS) work crew program, prisoner transports, and courtroom security duties. Programming is available for all inmates during their stay. For information about specific programs and eligibility, contact the jail directly.
Mail for inmates goes to: Cass County Jail, [Inmate Name], P.O. Box 1119, Walker MN 56484. For voice messages, call the inmate message line at 218-610-0770.
State Resources for Cass County Records
The VINE system covers Cass County. Search by name or ID and sign up for free custody alerts. Call 1-877-664-8463 for phone access. For court records, use the free Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) tool that covers all 87 counties. The BCA Criminal History database provides statewide conviction data for $8 per search.
Cities in Cass County
No qualifying cities (population 100,000+) have dedicated pages in Cass County. Walker is the county seat and main population center. Residents use the Cass County Sheriff's Office for all booking release information.
Nearby Counties
Cass County borders several other Minnesota counties, each with their own booking release records.