Check the PDF Timestamp, Location and Full Booking Entry
The official roster is an hourly PDF report rather than a normal name-search form. A person may also be physically housed in another county jail even though the case remains connected to St. Louis County.
Use this guide to choose the correct report, search it on desktop or phone, understand bail and order-type fields, and reach the correct court, visit, mail, phone, funds or records source.
Jump to the Exact Help You Need
The roster, release report, court system, Reliance account, TextBehind process, JailATM deposit route and Sheriff Records Division serve different purposes.
This Guide Is for St. Louis County, Minnesota
Search engines can mix three correctional systems with similar names. Their rosters, booking numbers, mail addresses, courts and payment providers are not interchangeable.
St. Louis County, Minnesota
Use the county Sheriff roster for Duluth, Hibbing, Virginia, Ely and nearby Minnesota communities.
St. Louis County, Missouri
Use the Missouri county Justice Services system for Clayton-area county custody.
City of St. Louis
Use the separate City of St. Louis Division of Corrections locator.
Before sending money or mail: confirm the state, physical facility, inmate identifier and provider. “St. Louis jail” is not specific enough.
Use the Correct Source for Your Task
The roster answers a custody and booking question. Court cases, visits, phone accounts, regular mail, deposits and reports each use a different source.
Official Source Finder
How to Search the St. Louis County Jail Roster
Confirm the Minnesota Jurisdiction
Use this process only when the arrest, court matter or custody question involves St. Louis County, Minnesota.
Open the County Roster Page
The county page links to the current roster PDF and the recent-release PDF.
Read the Report Timestamp
Check the “Current Inmates as of” or “Released Inmates as of” line before searching. Refresh the PDF if the browser has kept an older copy open.
Search the Legal Last Name
Use Ctrl+F on Windows, Command+F on Mac or the mobile PDF viewer’s Find option.
- Try the legal surname first.
- Try a maiden or former surname.
- Check hyphenated and suffix variations.
- Try the middle name when the surname is common.
- Remove punctuation if the first search fails.
Compare the Entire Entry
Match the number beside the name, DOB or age, booking date, physical Location, bail, arresting agency, charges, offense level and order type.
Verify the Next Action Separately
Use the physical facility for visiting and mail, MCRO for the court case, the jail for release timing, and the county-linked provider page for funds or communication.
Mobile tip: zoom into one record at a time, then return to the top of the PDF to recheck the timestamp before relying on the result.
Current Roster Versus Recent-Release Roster
| Report | Use it when | Important field |
|---|---|---|
| Current inmate roster | You believe the person remains in county custody or is being held for St. Louis County. | Location, bail, order type and projected release. |
| 48-hour release roster | The person may have recently bonded out, completed processing or been released. | Released Date, not only Booking Date. |
| Minnesota court record | You need filed charges, hearing information, court orders or later case activity. | Case number and court location. |
After reading the search steps, open the official current-inmate roster PDF.
For a recent release, open the official release-roster PDF.
Do not confuse dates: a person may have been booked days or weeks before the release date. Use the release field to understand when the person left the listed custody status.
What Each Roster Field Helps You Confirm
| Field | Useful meaning | Do not assume |
|---|---|---|
| Name and number | Identifies the listed person and county jail record. | That the number is the Minnesota court case number. |
| DOB and age | Helps distinguish people with similar names. | That sensitive identifying details should be republished. |
| Location | Shows the facility where the person is physically housed. | That every listed person is at the Duluth jail. |
| Bail | Shows a dollar amount or No Bail status at report time. | That payment is available or guarantees release. |
| Booking Date | Shows when the county booking was entered. | That it equals the arrest time or first court appearance. |
| Projected Release Date | Shows a projection when the county publicly provides one. | That a blank field means permanent or indefinite custody. |
| Arresting Agency | Identifies the agency connected to the listed booking. | That it controls every later court or release decision. |
| Charges | Shows the allegations or custody reasons entered in the roster. | That a listed charge is a conviction or final filed count. |
| Offense Level | Shows the currently displayed felony, gross-misdemeanor, misdemeanor or petty-misdemeanor level. | That the level cannot change after prosecutor or court review. |
| Order Type | Provides a clue such as probable cause, remand, warrant, hold or sentence. | That the short label explains the complete legal effect. |
Official-record caution: the county warns that roster information may not be current, complete or suitable for legal action, and that false or incorrect identification information may exist. Verify important matters through the jail and court.
Get the Next Check for a Confusing Field
Roster Field Helper
Why the Roster May List Another County Jail
The county states that inmates may be transferred to another jail to reduce overcrowding and that these transfers are not disciplinary. The person must follow the rules of the facility where they are housed.
St. Louis County Record
The booking, court matter, warrant, sentence or hold may remain connected to St. Louis County.
Different Physical Jail
Visiting, mail, property, communication and transportation rules usually follow the facility named in the Location field.
- Read the Location field in the newest PDF.
- Call before travelling to any facility.
- Use the housing facility’s current visitation rules.
- Confirm the correct mail address before sending anything.
- Ask which agency controls release or transportation.
- Check whether an outside hold remains active.
Housing Confirmation Script
“I am checking the physical location for [full legal name], roster number [number]. The current PDF lists [facility]. Is that where the person is housed, and which facility’s visitation, mail and property rules should be followed?”
Why Someone May Be Missing From the Roster
| Possible reason | Best next step |
|---|---|
| Booking number not assigned | Wait for intake processing and check the hourly roster again. |
| Name variation | Try the legal surname, maiden name, middle name, suffix and alternate spelling. |
| Recent release | Search the release roster and review the Released Date. |
| Another county or state | Confirm the arresting agency and likely booking destination. |
| Minnesota DOC custody | Use the DOC Public Viewer after sentencing or transfer. |
| Federal custody | Use the Bureau of Prisons locator for federal placement. |
| Missouri confusion | Confirm whether the arrest happened in Minnesota, Missouri county or St. Louis City. |
A missing name does not prove release. The person may still be in intake, transferred, listed differently or held by another agency.
Verify Release Eligibility Before Paying
The roster can show a dollar amount or No Bail, but each charge and order type must be reviewed. A separate hold, warrant, remand or sentence can affect release.
Plain-Language Reading Clues
| Order type | Question to investigate |
|---|---|
| Probable Cause | Has a formal court case or later bail order been entered? |
| Remand | What court or authority directed continued custody? |
| Warrant | Which court or agency issued the warrant, and is bond available? |
| Hold | Which outside agency placed the hold, and can local bail produce release? |
| Sentence | Is the person serving an ordered jail sentence or awaiting transfer? |
These are practical reading clues, not legal definitions. The court order and current case record control.
- Confirm the current PDF timestamp.
- Confirm the physical facility.
- Review every charge and order type.
- Ask whether another hold exists.
- Confirm the current bail before payment.
- Ask whether payment would make the person release-eligible.
- Save every receipt and agent agreement.
- Confirm actual release before arranging pickup.
Professional Bail-Agent Fees
The county explains that a professional bail agent may charge a nonrefundable fee of 10%–20% of the bail amount.
Before signing: read collateral, indemnity, payment and missed-court terms. Confirm that the agent is authorized and that the bond applies to the correct court and charge.
After verifying the case and current amount, review the official St. Louis County bail-bond information.
Use Minnesota Court Records Online After the Roster
MCRO provides access to many public Minnesota district-court records and includes case, document, hearing and judgment search options.
Best Court-Search Sequence
- Save the exact legal name from the roster.
- Use a case number when available.
- Otherwise search by person name.
- Compare filing date, county and defendant details.
- Open the Register of Actions.
- Use Hearing Search for scheduled events.
- Verify the correct St. Louis County courthouse.
Read the official Minnesota Court Records Online guidance before searching.
Three Full-Service Court Locations
Duluth
Use the Duluth court page when the case is filed or heard in Duluth.
Hibbing
Use the Hibbing court page for cases assigned to the Hibbing courthouse.
Virginia
Use the Virginia court page for cases assigned to the Virginia courthouse.
Choose the correct office from the official St. Louis County District Court page.
Calendar caution: online records can change, and restricted or newly filed matters may not appear immediately. Confirm deadlines and hearings directly when they matter.
How to Schedule a Duluth Jail Lobby Visit
Lobby-kiosk visits at the Duluth jail must be preregistered through Reliance one to eight days in advance.
| Day | County-listed lobby hours |
|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. |
| Saturday–Sunday | 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. |
Confirm Duluth Housing
Do not use the Duluth schedule when another jail appears in the Location field.
Use the Reliance Registration Route
Create or access the visitor account and match the correct inmate.
Book One to Eight Days Ahead
Select an available lobby-kiosk appointment inside the county’s advance-registration window.
Recheck Before Driving
Housing changes, court, medical appointments, security operations or technical problems can affect a visit.
After confirming Duluth housing, use the official jail visiting and contact page.
Understand the Reliance Communication Accounts
The county uses Reliance Telephone for collect calls, phone cards, texting and the communication Wallet.
| Task | Correct account | Do not confuse it with |
|---|---|---|
| Collect calls | Reliance collect-call account | JailATM inmate trust funds |
| Phone card | Reliance phone-card route | Commissary balance |
| Texting or video | Reliance communication Wallet | Ordinary inmate-account deposit |
| Voice message | Call 218-409-8366 | An emergency or live call to the inmate |
Video Calling Is Still Marked “Coming Soon”
The county communication page lists Reliance Connect video calling at $0.25 per minute but also labels the service “coming soon.” Confirm that it is active before funding a Wallet specifically for video.
Monitoring warning: the county says communications are recorded and monitored except qualifying attorney calls. Do not discuss evidence, witnesses, passwords, alleged conduct, hidden property, no-contact orders or legal strategy on ordinary calls or messages.
Use the official jail communication and mail page before creating or funding an account.
Reliance assistance is listed at 800-896-3201.
How to Address Regular Inmate Mail
Effective March 1, 2025, regular unprivileged mail uses TextBehind. TextBehind copies acceptable items and sends the copy to the jail for distribution.
[Inmate First Name] [Inmate Last Name], LID #[Roster Number]St. Louis County Jail, Minnesota
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
- Use the first and last name exactly as shown.
- Include the LID found on the roster.
- Use the Phoenix, Maryland P.O. Box.
- Include a complete sender name and return address.
- Send ordinary letters or acceptable photographs only.
- Allow for Monday–Friday TextBehind processing.
Do not send regular mail directly to the Duluth jail. The county says regular inmate mail must use TextBehind.
Items TextBehind Does Not Accept
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Legal mail | Use the jail’s separate privileged-mail procedure. |
| Money orders or personal checks | Returned to sender. |
| Gift, debit or credit cards | Not accepted. |
| Cash | Not accepted and should never be mailed. |
| Contraband or prohibited content | Rejected or returned. |
Legal Mail Uses a Separate Procedure
The county’s TextBehind instructions say legal mail is not accepted through the regular P.O. Box. Attorneys and legal senders should obtain the current privileged-mail address and envelope requirements directly from the jail.
Legal-Mail Confirmation Script
“I need the current privileged legal-mail address and marking requirements for [name and LID]. I understand that ordinary mail uses TextBehind. What sender identification and envelope wording are required?”
How to Deposit Funds Without Funding the Wrong Account
The county uses Stellar Services for inmate accounts and directs deposits through JailATM. This account is separate from the Reliance communication Wallet.
Inmate Trust Account
Used for commissary, phone time and other approved necessities through the jail-account system.
Reliance Wallet
Used for supported texting and video-related communication services.
Fee deduction: the county says deposited funds are applied toward fees the inmate owes before the remaining balance becomes available.
- Confirm the physical facility and current custody.
- Use the legal name and correct roster number.
- Confirm whether you need trust funds or a communication Wallet.
- Review provider transaction fees.
- Expect possible deductions for existing inmate fees.
- Save the confirmation number and receipt.
After confirming the account type, use the official St. Louis County inmate-funds page.
Property Pickup and Medical Concerns
Duluth Property Pickup
The county directs users to call the jail before pickup and requires picture identification for property release.
- Call 218-726-2345 before travelling.
- Confirm the inmate authorized the release.
- Confirm the property is physically ready.
- Ask which entrance and hours apply.
- Bring government-issued photo identification.
- Handle an impounded vehicle through the responsible agency or tow company.
Urgent Medical or Mental-Health Information
Call the jail when staff need time-sensitive information about medication, allergies, seizures, insulin, withdrawal, suicide risk or recent hospitalization.
- Provide the legal name and roster number.
- State the exact diagnosis or risk.
- Give medication name, dosage and pharmacy.
- Identify allergies and recent hospital treatment.
- Do not rely only on a message to the inmate for an emergency.
Privacy limitation: staff may accept useful health information but may be unable to disclose protected medical details without authorization.
Request Sheriff Records or Register for Alerts
Sheriff Records Division
The Records Division handles crime and arrest records, traffic-accident reports, citations and related documents. The county states that all data requests are handled through the Duluth Courthouse location.
Central Records DivisionDuluth Courthouse, Room 103
100 N 5th Avenue W
Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: 218-726-2340
Email: DSO.Records@StLouisCountyMN.gov
Records Request Script
“I am requesting the releasable [arrest, incident, accident or citation] record involving [name], occurring approximately on [date] near [location]. The roster or incident number is [number if known]. Please advise of any fee or data-practices restriction.”
Use the official Sheriff public-data request page.
Minnesota Custody Notifications
VINELink may help victims and concerned users search participating custody data and register for supported release or transfer notifications.
Use notifications as a backup. Do not rely on an automated alert as the only source for a safety plan, hearing deadline or protective-order decision.
After confirming the correct identity, open the Minnesota VINELink service.
Check the Correct County, State or Federal System
Minnesota DOC Public Viewer
Use it after sentencing or transfer into Minnesota state custody. Newly sentenced people may take several business days to appear.
Federal Inmate Locator
Use it when the case or sentence involves federal correctional custody.
Douglas County, Wisconsin
The St. Louis County PDF can show Douglas County Wisconsin Jail as a physical location. Use this guide only after confirming that location.
Koochiching County, Minnesota
Use this guide when the arrest, transport or northern Minnesota custody question may involve Koochiching County.
Hennepin County, Minnesota
Use this when the arrest, transfer or court matter may involve Minneapolis or Hennepin County.
Missouri or St. Louis City
Return to the jurisdiction check when the event occurred in Missouri rather than Minnesota.
St. Louis County Jail Contact Information
St. Louis County Jail4334 Haines Road
Duluth, MN 55811
Jail: 218-726-2345
Duluth Sheriff: 218-726-2340
Hibbing Sheriff: 218-312-8134
Virginia Sheriff: 218-471-7134
Reliance assistance: 800-896-3201
Inmate voice-message line: 218-409-8366
Before driving: confirm the newest roster Location, current custody, the service you need and which entrance to use.
Use Booking Information Responsibly
- Do not treat an arrest or charge as proof of guilt.
- Do not republish DOB or private family details unnecessarily.
- Do not harass, threaten, shame or stalk a listed person.
- Do not use an old mugshot as current-custody proof.
- Do not confront someone because of a warrant or roster entry.
- Do not make housing, employment or financial decisions from the roster alone.
- Use a licensed attorney for legal interpretation.
St. Louis County Jail Roster FAQs
How often is the St. Louis County Minnesota jail roster updated?
The county says the roster is updated every hour. A newly arrested person may still be missing until intake is complete and a booking number has been assigned.
How do I search the St. Louis County roster PDF?
Open the official roster PDF, check the timestamp and use PDF search or browser find for the legal last name. Compare the identifier, age, booking date, physical location, bail and charges.
What is the 48-hour release roster?
It is the county-linked report for recently released inmates. Use the Released Date in the entry and the report timestamp rather than the original booking date to understand the timing.
Why does the Location field show another jail?
The county says inmates may be transferred to another jail to relieve overcrowding. Follow the rules of the facility shown in the Location field and contact that facility before visiting or mailing.
What does No Bail mean?
No Bail should not be interpreted by itself. A warrant, hold, remand, sentence or court order may control custody. Review every charge and order type and verify with the jail or court.
How do I schedule a St. Louis County Jail visit?
Duluth lobby visits must be preregistered through Reliance one to eight days in advance. Confirm the physical location first because another facility’s rules apply when the roster lists a transfer location.
What is the regular inmate-mail address?
Regular unprivileged mail must include the inmate’s first and last name and LID and be sent to St. Louis County Jail, Minnesota, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, Maryland 21131 through TextBehind.
How do I deposit money for an inmate?
The county uses Stellar Services and directs deposits through JailATM. Deposited funds may first be applied to fees the inmate owes before the remaining balance is available.
How do I check a St. Louis County court case?
Use Minnesota Court Records Online for available public district-court cases, registers of actions, documents and hearings. Verify whether the matter is handled in Duluth, Hibbing or Virginia.
Does a roster entry or mugshot prove guilt?
No. A roster entry, mugshot, arrest, charge or bail amount is not a conviction. Charges and custody information may change after court review, release, transfer or correction.
Final Verification Checklist
- The jurisdiction is St. Louis County, Minnesota.
- The PDF report timestamp was checked.
- The name matches the identifier, DOB or age and booking date.
- The physical Location field was reviewed.
- Every charge, offense level and order type was read.
- No Bail or a blank release field was not interpreted alone.
- The court case was checked through MCRO.
- Duluth visitation was preregistered through Reliance.
- Regular mail uses TextBehind and includes the LID.
- Legal-mail instructions were confirmed separately.
- JailATM funds were not confused with a Reliance Wallet.
- Property readiness was confirmed before pickup.
- Actual release was confirmed before arranging transportation.
- No roster entry is being treated as proof of guilt.
Independent guide: Jail-Roster.org does not operate the jail, roster PDFs, Minnesota courts, Reliance, TextBehind, JailATM, Minnesota DOC or VINELink. Current official sources control whenever information changes.