Chippewa County Booking Releases
Chippewa County booking releases are available online through the county's in-custody list, which refreshes every 12 hours. The Chippewa County Sheriff's Office in Montevideo maintains this tool and it shows each inmate's mugshot, MNI number, name, sex, age, booking number, intake date, charges with statute references, bail amount, and court status. Anyone can view this data at no cost under Minnesota law.
Chippewa County Overview
Chippewa County Sheriff's Office
The Chippewa County Sheriff's Office is at 629 N 11th St., Suite 14, Montevideo, MN 56265. The main phone number is (320) 269-2121. The sheriff's office handles all law enforcement and jail functions for this small, rural county in west-central Minnesota. The facility operates as a medium-security jail for adult inmates.
| Address | 629 N 11th St., Suite 14, Montevideo, MN 56265 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (320) 269-2121 |
| Facility Type | Medium Security Jail |
| In-Custody List | chippewa.mn/custody.html |
Call (320) 269-2121 for all inquiries about current inmates, visitation schedules, and jail operations. This is the main line to the Chippewa County Sheriff's Office in Montevideo.
How to Search Chippewa County Booking Releases
The Chippewa County in-custody list is at chippewa.mn/custody.html. The page updates every 12 hours and shows relatively current booking data throughout the day. Each entry includes a mugshot, the inmate's MNI number, full name, sex, age, booking number, intake date, all charges with statute citations, current bail amount, and court status.
The BCA Criminal History database at chs.state.mn.us covers all Minnesota counties including Chippewa County, providing statewide conviction records for $8 per search.
Charge level indicators on the roster use a short code: M is Misdemeanor, G is Gross Misdemeanor, and F is Felony. This makes it quick to assess the severity of charges for each person on the list. Court status shows where the case stands in the process at the time the roster was last updated.
Note: The 12-hour refresh cycle means the list may not reflect the most recent bookings. If someone was arrested in the last few hours, call (320) 269-2121 directly for the most current information.
What the Chippewa County Booking Data Means
The MNI number on each record is a unique state ID assigned to individuals in the Minnesota criminal justice system. It links records across multiple agencies and counties. If someone has been arrested in other Minnesota counties, the same MNI will appear in all of their records statewide.
The intake date is the date and time the person was formally processed into the jail. The booking number is specific to that single custody event. A person booked more than once will have a different booking number each time, even if the MNI stays the same. The bail amount shown is what was set at booking or by the court and may change after a court hearing.
Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, all of this arrest and booking data is public data. No formal request is needed to access it. Minnesota Statute 13.85 extends the same access to the inmate roster as a correctional facility record. Minnesota Statute 641.05 places the duty on the sheriff to keep a formal log of all admissions and releases. That log is the foundation for the in-custody list you see on the county website.
Visitation and Communication at Chippewa County Jail
For current visitation hours, scheduling, and rules at the Chippewa County Jail, call (320) 269-2121. Rules and schedules can change, and calling ahead is the best way to confirm arrangements before going to the facility. All visitors should bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
Mail for inmates should use the full legal name and be addressed to the jail at 629 N 11th St., Montevideo, MN 56265. All incoming mail is subject to inspection before delivery. For questions about commissary or depositing funds on an inmate's account, call the sheriff's office for the current procedures and accepted payment methods.
Inmate Programs at Chippewa County Jail
As a small county facility, the Chippewa County Jail provides the core services required by law. Phone access, mail, and commissary are available. Work release may be available for qualifying inmates based on their case type and court orders. Educational programming options at this size of facility are generally more limited than at larger county jails.
Court services and probation for Chippewa County are handled separately from the jail. People with questions about probation terms, supervised release, or community corrections should contact those offices through the county website at chippewa.mn.
State and Statewide Resources
The VINE system covers Chippewa County. Search by inmate name or ID and sign up for free alerts when custody status changes, such as a release or transfer. The VINE phone line is 1-877-664-8463 and is available around the clock.
For court records tied to a Chippewa County booking, use the free Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO). MCRO covers all 87 counties and shows case filings, charge details, hearing dates, and dispositions. For historical conviction data, the BCA Criminal History database charges $8 per search and covers all Minnesota courts statewide.
Cities in Chippewa County
No qualifying cities (population 100,000+) have dedicated pages in Chippewa County. Montevideo is the county seat and largest city. Residents use the Chippewa County Sheriff's Office for all booking release information.
Nearby Counties
Chippewa County borders several other Minnesota counties, each with their own booking release records.