Le Sueur County Booking Releases Search
Le Sueur County booking releases are public records maintained by the Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office in Le Center, Minnesota. You can search who is currently held at the county jail, check booking dates and charges, and monitor custody status using VINE and other free state tools. This page covers how to find Le Sueur County booking data, what state law allows the public to see, and how to contact the sheriff's office when you need records that are not available online.
Le Sueur County Overview
Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office
The Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county and operates the county jail in Le Center. The office is located at 435 S Main St. Jail staff are on duty 24 hours a day. Administrative staff are available during regular business hours.
| Address | 435 S Main St, Le Center, MN 56057 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (507) 357-4440 |
| Jail Phone | (507) 357-4440 |
| Website | co.le-sueur.mn.us |
Le Sueur County is in south-central Minnesota, bordered by Scott, Rice, Waseca, Blue Earth, Nicollet, and Sibley counties. Le Center is the county seat. The county also includes the city of Le Sueur along the Minnesota River, as well as communities like Montgomery, Cleveland, and Waterville. The sheriff's office handles law enforcement countywide and is the sole detention facility for county inmates.
How to Search Le Sueur County Booking Releases
VINE is the main tool for finding current Le Sueur County inmates online. It connects directly to the sheriff's jail management system and shows live custody data. You can search by name at any time of day. Results show who is in custody, when they were booked, and what charges appear on the record.
To use VINE, go to vinelink.com and select Minnesota from the drop-down. Enter a name to search. You can also call VINE at 1-877-664-8463. The phone service is automated and available 24 hours a day in English and Spanish. If you want email or phone alerts when someone's custody status changes, you can register a free account on VINE's website.
The screenshot below shows the MCRO court records system, which is useful for tracking what happens in court after a booking is made in Le Sueur County.
Use MCRO alongside VINE to get a fuller picture of someone's current legal status in Le Sueur County, from the initial booking through the court process.
What Is in a Le Sueur County Booking Record
Each time someone is booked into the Le Sueur County jail, an official record is created. Minnesota Statute 13.82 requires that certain parts of that record be made public. Law enforcement agencies must share the name of the person arrested, the date and time of the arrest, the charges, and the arresting agency.
Other parts of the record can stay private. Medical data, home addresses, and details about active investigations are typically withheld. The sheriff's office applies state law in deciding what to release. If you are unsure whether a specific piece of data is public, you can ask the office directly.
Standard public data in a Le Sueur County booking release includes:
- Name of person booked
- Date and time of booking
- Charges or reason for hold
- Arresting agency
- Bail or bond status
- Case or crime reference number
Minnesota Statutes That Apply
Three statutes shape how Le Sueur County handles booking records. The first is Minnesota Statute 13.82. It defines what law enforcement data must be public. All sheriff's offices in Minnesota, including Le Sueur County, must follow this law.
The second is Minnesota Statute 13.85. This law covers correctional data and governs what the jail keeps about inmates. It separates public data from private data and protects medical and facility security information from public release.
The third is Minnesota Statute 641.05. This statute sets the operational standards for county jails. It includes record-keeping rules that Le Sueur County must follow. Together, these three laws define what booking data you can find and how you can access it.
Court Records for Le Sueur County
Le Sueur County is in the First Judicial District. District court cases are heard in Le Center. You can search court records through MCRO at mncourts.gov. The system is free and covers both open and closed cases. For criminal cases, MCRO shows the charges filed after a booking, upcoming hearing dates, and case outcomes. This lets you follow a case from the initial booking through sentencing or dismissal.
BCA Statewide Criminal History
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension keeps a statewide criminal history database at chs.state.mn.us. The BCA database covers convictions from all Minnesota counties, not just Le Sueur. It is a separate tool from VINE and MCRO. Some searches are free. Others require a formal written request depending on the purpose of the search. The BCA system is often used for employment background checks and housing screenings.
Requesting Records from the Sheriff's Office
If the online tools do not have what you need, contact the Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office. Visit the office at 435 S Main St, Le Center, MN 56057, or call (507) 357-4440. Under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, the office must respond to public data requests in a timely way. Be specific about the name, date, and record type when you call or write to help staff locate the file faster.
Cities in Le Sueur County
Le Sueur County includes several small cities such as Le Center, Le Sueur, Montgomery, Waterville, Cleveland, Elysian, and Ottawa. None of these communities meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. Booking releases for all Le Sueur County residents are processed through the sheriff's office in Le Center.
Nearby Counties
Le Sueur County borders several other Minnesota counties, each with their own booking release records.