Search Lyon County Inmate Records
Lyon County booking releases are public records maintained by the Lyon County Sheriff's Office in Marshall, Minnesota. The county jail hosts a live online roster where you can look up who is currently in custody, view booking dates and charges, and search by name. VINE is also available for real-time inmate searches and custody alerts. This page explains how to find Lyon County booking data, what information is public under Minnesota law, and how to reach the sheriff's office directly.
Lyon County Overview
Lyon County Sheriff's Office
The Lyon County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and maintains all booking release records. The office is at 611 W Main St in Marshall, Minnesota. Staff are on duty around the clock for jail operations. Administrative and patrol staff are available during regular business hours.
| Address | 611 W Main St, Marshall, MN 56258 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (507) 537-7666 |
| Jail Phone | (507) 537-7666 |
| Jail Roster | lyoncountymn.com/151/Jail-Roster |
Lyon County is in southwest Minnesota. Marshall is the county seat and the largest city in the region. The sheriff's office serves the full county and also houses Murray County inmates under a contract arrangement. That means the Lyon County jail roster may include people from Murray County as well as Lyon County residents.
Lyon County Jail Roster Online
Lyon County publishes a live jail roster online. You can find the current roster at the Lyon County Sheriff's website. The roster shows who is in custody right now, what charges they face, when they were booked, and their bond status. The page updates throughout the day as new bookings happen and inmates are released.
The roster at lyoncountymn.com/151/Jail-Roster is the most direct way to get current Lyon County booking data. It requires no account and no fee. Just open the page and search by name or scroll the list.
Note: The Lyon County jail also houses Murray County inmates under contract. The roster may include inmates from both counties. Check the arresting agency column to confirm the county of origin.
VINE for Lyon County Inmate Searches
VINE is a statewide inmate notification tool that also covers Lyon County. It pulls data directly from the jail system. You can search by name and see current custody status, booking date, and charges. VINE is free and available 24 hours a day at vinelink.com or by calling 1-877-664-8463.
VINE also has a notification service. If you register an account, you can choose to receive a call, email, or text when the custody status of a specific person changes. This is particularly useful for victims who need to know when someone is released from the Lyon County jail.
The image below shows the BCA criminal history search tool, which is separate from the jail roster and covers prior convictions across all of Minnesota.
The BCA system supplements the current Lyon County jail roster by showing prior conviction history statewide.
The image below shows the MCRO court records system, which you can use to track Lyon County court cases after a booking is made.
MCRO lets you search by name or case number to find hearing dates, charges, and outcomes for Lyon County criminal cases.
What Booking Records Contain
Each booking at the Lyon County jail creates a public record. Minnesota Statute 13.82 defines what parts of that record are open to the public. Required public data includes the person's name, the date and time of arrest, the charges, and the arresting agency. This is the same standard for all Minnesota counties.
Some data is not public. Medical information, home addresses, and details tied to active investigations are typically withheld. The sheriff's office applies state law when deciding what to release. If you have a question about whether a specific piece of data is available, call the office at (507) 537-7666.
Standard public data in a Lyon County booking release:
- Name of person booked
- Date and time of booking
- Charges or reason for hold
- Arresting agency
- Bond or bail status
- Case or crime reference number
Minnesota Statutes That Apply
Three state laws govern Lyon County booking data. Minnesota Statute 13.82 is the primary one. It requires law enforcement agencies to make arrest and booking data public, and it sets limits on what can be withheld. All Minnesota sheriff's offices follow this law.
Minnesota Statute 13.85 covers correctional data. It governs what the Lyon County jail keeps about inmates and what parts of those records are open to the public. Medical records and facility security data are the most commonly protected categories under this statute.
Minnesota Statute 641.05 sets the operational and record-keeping standards for county jails. Lyon County must meet those standards at its Marshall facility, including for Murray County inmates housed under contract.
Court Records for Lyon County
Lyon County is in the Fifth Judicial District. District court cases are filed and heard in Marshall. Search court records for free through MCRO at mncourts.gov. MCRO shows charges filed after a booking, hearing dates, and case outcomes. It covers both open and closed cases and lets you track a case from arrest through resolution.
Requesting Records from the Sheriff
If you need records that are not on the online roster, contact the Lyon County Sheriff's Office at 611 W Main St, Marshall, MN 56258. Call (507) 537-7666. Under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, the office must respond to public data requests quickly. Include the person's name, booking date, and the type of record you need when you call or write.
Cities in Lyon County
Marshall is the county seat and largest city in Lyon County. Other communities include Tracy, Minneota, Balaton, Russell, and Cottonwood. None of these cities meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. Booking releases for all Lyon County residents are processed through the sheriff's office in Marshall.
Nearby Counties
Lyon County borders several other Minnesota counties, each with their own booking release records.