McLeod County Jail Inmate Roster: Check Custody Before You Call, Pay or Visit
For someone believed to be held in McLeod County, Minnesota, start with the Sheriff’s official In Custody roster. The roster is a current-custody tool, not a final criminal-history or court-disposition record.
Once you find the right person, save the MNI and booking number, read every charge and bail/bond row, then use the jail, McLeod County District Court, Minnesota Court Records Online, VINE or Minnesota DOC source that matches your next task.
McLeod County Task Board
Fast Answer: Use the Official McLeod County “In Custody” List
McLeod County publishes an official jail roster for people currently listed in custody. The roster can show a timestamp plus a photo, MNI number, legal name, sex, age, booking number, intake date, charge information and bail/bond details.
Check the roster timestamp first. If the arrest happened recently or the person may have been released or transferred, call the jail at 320-864-5191 instead of relying on an old screenshot or copied third-party roster.
Go directly to the McLeod County task you need
- Choose the correct source
- Search the official roster
- Understand roster fields
- No-result troubleshooting
- Jail address and phone
- Bail, bond and release
- Court records and hearings
- Video visitation
- Money and commissary
- Mail and books
- Calls and communication
- Property and medical items
- VINE notifications
- Minnesota DOC search
- Federal custody
- Map and destination check
- Related Minnesota guides
- Frequently asked questions
Which McLeod County Source Should You Use?
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| Source | Use it for | Do not treat it as |
|---|---|---|
| McLeod County In Custody roster | Current county-jail custody, booking identifiers, listed charges and bail/bond information. | A certified criminal-history or final court disposition. |
| McLeod County Jail | Recent booking verification, visitation, jail procedures, mail, inmate money and release-processing questions. | A substitute for the court docket. |
| MCRO | Public Minnesota district-court cases, documents, hearings and judgments. | A real-time jail housing roster. |
| McLeod County District Court | Local case questions, court administration, records and certified-copy follow-up. | A jail booking authority. |
| Minnesota VINE | Available county-jail custody notifications, including release information. | A safety guarantee or full court-history report. |
| Minnesota DOC Public Viewer | People committed to the Commissioner of Corrections who remain under DOC jurisdiction. | A McLeod County roster for a fresh local arrest. |
How to Search the McLeod County Jail Inmate Roster
- Open the official In Custody page. Use the county-published roster rather than a copied inmate-directory page.
- Read the timestamp. The “In Custody” date and time tells you when the displayed roster was generated or refreshed.
- Find the legal name. Scan by last name and compare the complete record rather than stopping at the first similar name.
- Match identifying fields. Compare age, MNI number, booking number, intake date and available photo or custody context.
- Save the MNI and booking number. These are useful when calling the jail or matching the court case.
- Read every charge and bail/bond row. One case can have conditions while another file or hold changes the release picture.
- Check the court separately. Use MCRO or McLeod County District Court to follow formal filings, hearings and later case developments.
How to Read MNI, Booking, Charge and Bail Fields
| Roster field | What it helps you understand | Important limit |
|---|---|---|
| MNI | A Master Name Index-style identifier useful for distinguishing records and jail follow-up. | It is not the same thing as a court case number or Minnesota DOC offender number. |
| Booking # | Identifies the jail booking event. | A later arrest can create another booking event. |
| Intake date | Shows when the current booking entered the jail system. | It does not establish the date of conviction or final case outcome. |
| Charges | Shows offense descriptions and custody-status labels associated with the booking. | Charges may later be amended, dismissed, reduced or otherwise resolved in court. |
| Bond/Bail Set | Indicates that a financial release condition appears on that matter. | Another file, warrant, hold or condition may still block release. |
| Sentenced | Indicates that the listed matter is being treated as sentenced custody. | Do not assume every other listed charge has the same status. |
| Release to Another Authority | Signals that another agency or jurisdiction may control what happens next. | It does not mean release to the community. |
| Release date | May show a scheduled or calculated release date on the roster. | Dates can change because of court orders, credits, other holds or operational factors. |
What to Do When Someone Is Not on the McLeod County Roster
Booking May Still Be Processing
Transport, identification, screening, fingerprints, property inventory and jail data entry can happen before a new custody entry is easy to find.
Recheck Spelling
Try the legal surname carefully and compare identifiers rather than assuming a nickname or familiar spelling appears on the roster.
Release or Transfer
The person may have been released, transferred to another county, moved to court or entered Minnesota DOC or another authority’s custody.
Call the Jail
For a recent McLeod County arrest that remains unclear, call 320-864-5191.
No-Result Checklist
- Confirm the arrest or detention actually involves McLeod County, Minnesota.
- Recheck the legal spelling of the name.
- Allow time for a very recent booking to complete.
- Call McLeod County Jail if current custody is urgent.
- Check MCRO for a McLeod County criminal case or hearing.
- Check Minnesota DOC if state correctional custody or supervision is possible.
- Use BOP only if federal custody is genuinely relevant.
- Do not treat “not listed” as proof that the person was never arrested or is definitely free from all custody.
McLeod County Jail Address, Phone and Facility Role
McLeod County Jail
801 10th Street East Glencoe, MN 55336 Jail: 320-864-5191McLeod County describes the facility as a 59-bed licensed Class III jail used for both sentenced and pre-sentenced custody.
McLeod County Sheriff’s Office
801 10th Street East Glencoe, MN 55336 Sheriff / Dispatch: 320-864-3134Use the jail number for inmate and jail-specific questions. Use emergency services only for an actual emergency.
McLeod County Bail, Bond, Holds and Release
The bail/bond column is useful, but it is not a one-line guarantee that a person can leave jail after one payment. Read every listed case and status first.
Confirm the Entire Release Picture
Write down the full name, MNI number, booking number, listed bail/bond text and every hold or case before paying anything.
One Hold Can Block Release
A DOC warrant, another county’s warrant, court hold or release-to-another-authority entry can matter even when another line shows bail.
Call Before Paying
Confirm the current amount, payment location, accepted method and every active hold with the jail or responsible court.
Why Release May Take Time After Court
A judge’s courtroom decision and the physical jail release are separate steps. Jail staff still need the updated order or release authorization and may need to clear other holds, complete records checks, return property and finish discharge processing.
McLeod County Court Records, Hearings and Certified Copies
The jail roster answers a custody question. The court record answers the legal-case question. McLeod County District Court is part of Minnesota’s First Judicial District and handles criminal and traffic cases filed in the county along with its other district-court jurisdiction.
McLeod County District Court
McLeod County Courthouse 830 11th Street E. Glencoe, MN 55336 Phone: 320-864-1281 Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Closed holidaysMinnesota Court Records Online
MCRO provides several useful search paths:
- Case Search: person, business, attorney, case number, citation or attorney bar number.
- Document Search: public online documents when a case number is known.
- Hearing Search: scheduled hearings by person, case or other supported fields.
- Judgment Search: docketed money judgments by debtor name.
Online Record Limitations
MCRO is useful for public remote access, but courthouse public-access terminals provide the most complete electronic district-court access. Minnesota Judicial Branch also notes that remote access to documents filed before July 1, 2015 is limited.
When you need a certified copy or a document not available remotely, contact McLeod County District Court or use courthouse access rather than relying on a jail-roster screenshot.
McLeod County Court Calendar
The county’s public daily court calendar is posted for upcoming hearings, but it does not include every matter. Minnesota Judicial Branch warns that a case missing from the public calendar should not be treated as proof that the hearing was cancelled or rescheduled.
The calendar is generally posted at 7:00 p.m. for the next day and updated hourly beginning at 7:00 a.m. during court business hours.
McLeod County Jail Video Visitation
Current indexed McLeod County jail guidance reports video visitation rather than ordinary face-to-face visiting. Because the county jail-information page could not be directly fetched during this review, confirm the schedule by calling 320-864-5191 before travel or before paying for a remote session.
| Day | Published onsite video period |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. |
| Monday | No onsite period listed |
| Tuesday | 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. |
| Friday | No onsite period listed |
| Saturday | No onsite period listed |
Schedule Before You Go
Current indexed guidance says onsite video visits must be scheduled in advance through the jail and directs visitors to the lower-level jail entrance on the east side of the Law Enforcement Center.
Have the inmate’s full name and booking information ready when calling.
Current Remote Windows
Current indexed guidance lists remote-video availability from 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. daily through the facility’s video-visitation system.
Reconfirm the current vendor and fee before creating or funding an account.
Inmate Money, Commissary and Account Deposits
Inmate spending money and bail are different accounts and different legal tasks. Do not send commissary funds when you intend to post bail.
Electronic Deposit
Current indexed jail guidance identifies Inmate Canteen as the current inmate-account and video-visitation platform.
Confirm that McLeod County Jail and the correct inmate appear in the provider before submitting payment.
Kiosk Deposit
Current indexed McLeod County guidance also describes an inmate-account deposit kiosk at the Sheriff’s Office.
Call before driving if lobby access or payment method matters.
Mailed Funds
County guidance has also referenced an approved mailed-funds process. Do not send cash or guess at the required payee or identifying format.
Call the jail first for the current instructions.
Mail, Books and Packages
The safest approach is to verify McLeod County’s current personal-mail instructions before mailing anything important. Jail mail rules can change when a facility changes scanning procedures, vendors or security policies.
Prepare These Details First
- Full legal name as shown on the official roster.
- MNI number.
- Booking number.
- Current custody confirmation.
- The exact mailing address and inmate-ID format provided by the jail.
- Your complete return name and address where required.
Books and Publications
Do not order books until you know whether the jail requires shipment directly from a publisher or approved retailer, limits book type or quantity, or uses a separate delivery procedure.
Phone Calls, Messaging and Legal Communication
Friends and family generally should not expect jail staff to transfer an incoming personal call to someone in a housing unit. The person in custody normally initiates communication through the facility’s approved system.
Communication vendors can change. Current indexed McLeod County material supports Inmate Canteen for video visitation and inmate-account services, but the public county page was not directly retrievable during this review, so call 320-864-5191 before funding a separate phone or messaging product.
Verify the Provider
- Confirm current custody.
- Confirm the inmate’s exact name.
- Use the MNI or booking number if required.
- Verify the provider with the jail.
- Review fees before payment.
Do Not Discuss the Pending Case
Non-legal calls, video visits and electronic messages can be monitored or recorded. Attorney communication should use the jail’s approved confidential legal channels.
Property, Court Clothing and Medical Items
The existing article correctly treated property, medical items and vehicle issues as separate from the inmate roster. Keep that distinction: the roster can identify custody, but it does not authorize a relative to collect property or deliver medication.
Property Release
Current indexed county guidance describes written inmate authorization and valid government photo identification for property pickup.
Call first before travelling.
Trial Clothing
Indexed county guidance indicates that suitable clothing for a jury-trial appearance can be accepted when pre-approved.
Ask the jail or On-Duty Sergeant for current instructions before bringing anything.
Medication and Devices
Medical items must follow jail intake and security procedures. Do not arrive with medication or devices unless staff has told you how the item can be accepted.
Minnesota VINE for County-Jail Release Notifications
Minnesota DOC identifies Minnesota VINE as the notification resource for county-jail releases. This is separate from Minnesota Haven, which DOC uses for applicable information and release notifications involving people sentenced to the Commissioner of Corrections.
Minnesota VINE / VINELink
Use VINELink when you need available notification of a McLeod County jail release or other supported county-custody status change.
Minnesota DOC currently lists VINE contact number 877-664-8463.
Minnesota Haven
For someone in a Minnesota DOC facility or under DOC community supervision, use the state’s Minnesota Haven notification process rather than treating county VINE as the same system.
When to Use Minnesota DOC Instead of the County Roster
Minnesota DOC’s public search covers people committed to the Commissioner of Corrections who remain under DOC jurisdiction, whether in prison or released from prison while still under supervision.
County-Jail Questions
- Recent McLeod County arrest
- Pretrial detention
- County jail booking
- Current county-jail charge display
- County bail/bond field
- McLeod jail visitation or inmate account
State-Correctional Questions
- Minnesota state-prison custody
- DOC offender identification
- State facility location
- DOC jurisdiction after county transfer
- Public DOC supervision information
Open Minnesota DOC Public Viewer ↗
What if the Person Is in Federal Custody?
McLeod County Jail and Minnesota DOC are both wrong systems when the person is in Federal Bureau of Prisons custody. Use the official BOP Inmate Locator for federal prison records within BOP’s scope.
A recent federal arrest can require additional verification because federal pretrial detention may involve the U.S. Marshals Service or a contract facility before ordinary sentenced BOP placement.
McLeod County Jail Map and Destination Check
McLeod County Jail is at 801 10th Street East, Glencoe, Minnesota 55336. McLeod County District Court is nearby at 830 11th Street East, but they perform different jobs. Confirm whether you need the jail or courthouse before travelling.
McLeod County Jail
801 10th Street East
Glencoe, MN 55336
Jail: 320-864-5191
Official McLeod County Action Directory
Check current county-jail custody, booking identifiers, charges and bail/bond rows.
Open Roster ↗Use the county jail page for facility procedures and local inmate-service information.
Open Jail Page ↗Use for local case administration, hearings, records and certified-document questions.
Open District Court ↗Search many public district-court cases, documents, hearings and judgments.
Open MCRO ↗Use for available county-jail custody and release notifications.
Open VINELink ↗Use when the person is under Minnesota DOC jurisdiction rather than local jail custody.
Open DOC Search ↗Related Minnesota Jail Guides
Use nearby county guides only when the arrest or transfer may actually involve that jurisdiction. Do not assume a McLeod County arrest remains in McLeod County if another authority has taken custody.
McLeod County Jail Inmate Roster FAQs
Where is the official McLeod County Jail inmate roster?
McLeod County publishes an official “In Custody” roster through its Sheriff’s Office web system. Use that roster first for current county-jail custody instead of a copied third-party inmate page.
What information is shown on the McLeod County roster?
The official roster can display a roster timestamp, photo, MNI number, name, sex, age, booking number, intake date, charge information and bail/bond details.
What is the McLeod County Jail phone number?
The jail phone number is 320-864-5191. Use it for recent-booking confirmation and current jail-procedure questions.
Where is McLeod County Jail?
McLeod County Jail is at 801 10th Street East, Glencoe, Minnesota 55336.
What does an MNI number mean on the roster?
The MNI is a Master Name Index-style identifier used to help distinguish a person in justice records. It is useful when calling the jail, but it is not the same as a court case number or Minnesota DOC offender number.
Does a listed charge mean the person was convicted?
No. A jail roster is a custody record. A listed charge can be pending and may later be amended, dismissed, reduced or resolved differently in court. Use MCRO or McLeod County District Court for the legal case trail.
Why can’t I find someone who was just arrested?
The person may still be completing intake, may be listed under a different legal spelling, may already have been released or transferred, or may be held by another authority. Call the jail when a recent custody check is time-sensitive.
How do I find a McLeod County court date?
Use Minnesota Court Records Online and the McLeod County District Court resources. The court also publishes a daily public calendar, but the absence of a case from the calendar does not by itself prove a hearing was cancelled.
How do I visit someone in McLeod County Jail?
Current indexed county guidance reports video visitation with scheduled onsite periods and remote-video availability. Call 320-864-5191 before travelling or paying because schedules, eligibility and vendors can change.
When should I use Minnesota DOC instead of the McLeod County roster?
Use Minnesota DOC Public Viewer when the person has moved into state correctional custody or remains under Minnesota DOC jurisdiction. Use the McLeod County roster for current local county-jail custody.
Final McLeod County Verification Checklist
- The official McLeod County In Custody roster was checked first.
- The roster timestamp was reviewed.
- The correct person was matched using more than a common name when possible.
- The MNI and booking number were saved before calling.
- Every charge, bail/bond row and hold was read.
- The jail was contacted when a recent booking or release remained unclear.
- MCRO or McLeod County District Court was used for court-case follow-up.
- The current visit schedule and vendor were reconfirmed before payment or travel.
- The inmate was still in custody before money was sent.
- Mail instructions were verified before sending books, packages or important documents.
- VINE was considered for county-custody notifications.
- Minnesota DOC was used only when state correctional jurisdiction applied.
- No jail booking or charge was treated as proof of guilt or conviction.
Official Sources Reviewed for This Guide
- McLeod County Sheriff — Official In Custody Roster
- McLeod County — Jail Information
- Minnesota Judicial Branch — McLeod County District Court
- Minnesota Court Records Online
- McLeod County Daily Public Court Calendar
- Minnesota Judicial Branch — Access Case Records
- Minnesota DOC — Search for Individuals and Fugitives
- Minnesota DOC Public Viewer
- Minnesota DOC — Custody Status and Release Notifications
- VINELink
- Federal Bureau of Prisons — Inmate Locator