Confirm the Facility Before Using Any Inmate Service
Most recent-arrest searches belong in the Ramsey County Adult Detention Center roster. People serving a court-ordered sentence may instead be connected with the separate Adult Correctional Facility, commonly called the workhouse.
Start with the correct roster, allow time for intake, compare the complete booking record and then verify bail, court, visits, calls, deposits, mail or release.
Go Directly to the Task You Need
Ramsey County uses separate systems for custody, workhouse residents, court records, warrants, visits, communication, canteen money and public-data requests.
Use the Correct Source for Your Question
Ramsey County Source Finder
Account warning: NCIC communication and visit funds, TurnKey canteen deposits, court payments and exact-cash bail are separate.
How to Search the Ramsey County Jail Roster
Open the ADC Roster
Use the Adult Detention Center roster for recent arrests and pretrial custody. Avoid copied arrest pages, paid people-search websites and cached screenshots.
Allow Time for Intake
The roster refreshes every 30 minutes, but a newly arrested person may not appear until intake is complete and a booking number has been assigned.
Search and Clear Filters
Search the legal first or last name. Clear previous dashboard filters when a valid person appears missing.
Compare the Complete Entry
Review age, booking information, arresting charges, formal charges, case numbers, hearing details and release information.
Verify Before Acting
Check the court and call ADC before paying bail, sending money, scheduling a visit, mailing something important or arranging transportation.
After reviewing the workflow, use the official Ramsey County Adult Detention Center roster.
Booking is not guilt: an arrest, photograph, charge, warrant or bail amount does not prove conviction.
Understand the 30-Minute Update and Five-Day Window
Updated Every 30 Minutes
The roster refreshes frequently, but intake and release processing can still create a delay.
Five Days After Release
A released person may remain searchable for five days after leaving ADC custody.
Booking Number Required
A newly arrested person may not appear until intake assigns a booking number.
Do not confuse a recent release record with current custody. Read the release information and refresh the dashboard before travelling.
What the Booking Report Can and Cannot Prove
| Roster information | What it helps confirm | What still requires verification |
|---|---|---|
| Name and age | Helps separate people with similar names. | Identity should not depend on one field alone. |
| Booking information | The intake record associated with ADC custody. | Later release, transfer or court activity. |
| Arresting charges | Allegations initially supplied by the arresting agency. | Charges later filed by a prosecutor may differ. |
| Formal charges | Court or prosecutor charge information when available. | Amendment, dismissal, plea, conviction or sentence. |
| Court case number | Helps locate the corresponding Minnesota court record. | One booking may involve multiple cases. |
| Court date and location | Hearing information available during the roster update. | Hearings may change or move. |
| Release information | A local release recorded within the five-day public window. | Whether another authority immediately assumed custody. |
Charges can change: Ramsey County receives information from arresting agencies, prosecutors and Minnesota courts at different stages of a case.
Choose Between ADC and the Adult Correctional Facility
Facility Chooser
Adult Detention Center
425 Grove Street, Saint Paul. Sheriff-operated pretrial facility for people following arrest, waiting for court disposition or held for certain probation and parole violations.
Adult Correctional Facility
297 South Century Avenue, Maplewood. Separate Community Corrections facility commonly called the workhouse and associated with court-ordered sentences and programs.
The separate workhouse roster may be unavailable during system maintenance. Call ADC at 651-266-9350 when the correct custody location is unclear.
After confirming workhouse custody, use the separate Ramsey County Adult Correctional Facility roster.
What to Do When the Person Is Not Listed
No-Result Troubleshooter
Custody-Verification Call Script
“I am trying to confirm custody for [full legal name and date of birth if known]. The possible arrest or transfer occurred on [date]. I checked the ADC roster and cleared all filters. Can you confirm whether the person is processing, released, transferred or held at another Ramsey County facility?”
Verify Every Case and Hold Before Paying Bail
Bail is money provided as a promise to appear. A bond is secured through a bonding agency. The Ramsey County Sheriff cannot recommend a particular company.
Cash-Bail Rules
- Bail is accepted at the ADC 24-hour lobby window.
- The exact cash amount is required.
- Credit cards are not accepted for bail.
- Checks are not accepted for bail.
- Money orders are not accepted for bail.
- Canteen funds cannot be used as bail.
Questions to Ask Before Paying
- Does the person have more than one case?
- Does each case have a separate bail requirement?
- Is there a no-bail condition?
- Is supervision required?
- Is there another county, DOC, federal or immigration hold?
- Would payment make the person eligible for release?
- What identification should the payer bring?
Review the official bail, bond and release instructions before travelling.
Bail Verification Call Script
“I am checking bail for [full legal name]. Please confirm every active case, the exact cash amount, any supervision condition or outside hold, and whether payment would make the person eligible for release.”
How Cash Bail Is Handled After the Case
Minnesota court guidance says cash bail is refunded to the defendant or applied to money owed after the case is resolved. A commercial bond premium is different and is generally not a refundable court deposit.
Payment does not mean immediate physical release. Staff may still need to verify the case, payment, identity, paperwork and other holds.
Verify the Court Case Separately From the Jail Record
Save Every Case Number
One person can have multiple criminal, traffic, probation or warrant matters.
Search Minnesota Court Records Online
Use party name, case number, citation, hearing or judgment search options.
Check the Alpha Roster
The weekly public calendar lists nonconfidential cases scheduled during the next five weekdays, including today.
Do Not Assume a Missing Entry Means Cancellation
Confidential and non-remotely accessible matters may not appear on the public calendar.
Call When Timing Matters
Confirm the date, time, location and appearance method before missing work or arranging transport.
Use the official Minnesota Access Case Records page for MCRO.
For hearings during the next five weekdays, use the official Ramsey County Alpha Roster page.
Criminal and Traffic Cases
Call 651-266-1999 for case or scheduling information.
Court Records and Copies
Call 651-266-8237 with the case number or defendant name and birth date.
15 W. Kellogg Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Court administration: 651-266-8266
Court-payment scam warning: do not pay an unexpected caller who claims an immediate payment is required to prevent arrest.
Use the Warrant Search Safely
The online warrant system shows public active Ramsey County District Court warrants issued within the last ten years. It does not show served, recalled, resolved, older or out-of-county warrants.
- Search the full legal name.
- Compare identifying information carefully.
- Verify current status with the Warrant Office.
- Do not approach or attempt to detain anyone.
- Do not send money to an unexpected caller.
- Use an attorney for legal or surrender advice.
Use the official Ramsey County arrest-warrant search.
Warrant Office: 651-266-9320.
Turning Yourself In
A person with an active warrant can turn themselves in at ADC 24 hours a day. The Sheriff says it is best to arrive before 4:00 a.m. Monday through Thursday, excluding holidays, when seeking reasonable efforts for placement on the next appropriate court calendar.
Bring
- Valid state or federal photo identification
- Current prescription medication in sealed, labeled packaging
- Season-appropriate clothing
- Cash for bail when appropriate
- Necessary glasses, hearing aids or orthopedic devices
- Collateral contact name and telephone number
Do Not Bring
- Weapons
- Electronics
- Nonprescription medication
- Perishable food
- Excess jewelry or extra clothing
Review the official voluntary turn-in instructions.
No court-date guarantee: the next appearance depends on the warrant type, case status and issuing judge.
Check the Visit Options for Your Planned Day
Visit Schedule Finder
Schedule the Correct Type of NCIC Video Visit
| Visit type | Current published hours | Main requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Free onsite video | Sunday 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday noon–2:30 p.m. | NCIC account, detention approval, 24-hour advance scheduling, guest registration and arrival 10 minutes early. |
| Remote video | Daily 8:00–10:30 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; 5:30–9:30 p.m. | Compatible device, internet connection, NCIC registration, staff approval and advance scheduling. |
| Professional visit | Daily 7:30–10:30 a.m.; noon–2:30 p.m.; 3:30–4:30 p.m.; 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Authorized professional status and current identification. |
Before Scheduling
- Create an NCIC video-visitation account.
- Wait for detention-staff approval.
- Add every accompanying visitor age 18 or older as a guest.
- Schedule at least 24 hours in advance.
- Confirm that the inmate remains at ADC.
- Remember that the inmate cannot schedule, change or cancel the visit.
On the Visit Day
- Bring the reservation code for an onsite terminal.
- Arrive at least 10 minutes early.
- Join remote sessions early.
- Test the camera, microphone and internet connection.
- Watch email for cancellations caused by terminal availability or inmate movement.
- Avoid discussing evidence, witnesses or case strategy.
Remote limit: the county permits up to four 20-minute remote visits per inmate per day during scheduled visiting hours.
How the Inspection Finding Relates to the Current Schedule
The November 2025 DOC inspection found that ADC was offering only 7.5 hours of in-person visiting per week and required at least eight. The current county schedule lists three hours Sunday plus 2.5 hours Tuesday and 2.5 hours Thursday, totaling eight weekly onsite hours.
Careful interpretation: the current schedule appears to address the hours shortfall, but only the licensing authority can confirm formal corrective-action closure.
Review the official Ramsey County visit page immediately before scheduling.
Use NCIC for Inmate Communication
ADC inmates make outgoing calls only. Jail staff cannot take personal telephone messages, but NCIC may offer paid voicemail or electronic messaging.
- Confirm the person remains at Ramsey County ADC.
- Select Ramsey County ADC in NCIC.
- Use the correct receiving telephone number.
- Check whether the carrier blocks correctional calls.
- Review current provider fees before paying.
- Contact NCIC for blocked-call or account problems.
- Do not use TurnKey canteen funds for communication.
NCIC support: 1-800-943-2189.
Monitoring: nonprivileged telephone calls, visits and messages may be monitored or recorded.
Review the official communication and mail instructions.
Then use the official NCIC service.
Deposit Money Into the Correct ADC Account
An inmate account is created during booking. The account holds money brought into ADC and can be used for canteen items such as snacks, haircuts and stamps.
| Deposit method | County instruction | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| TurnKey online | Create an account and select the correct inmate. | Online deposits have a provider fee and are generally credited within minutes. |
| ADC lobby kiosk | Available 24 hours for cash and supported credit-card deposits. | No fee is listed for cash; credit-card deposits have a fee. |
| United States Mail | Send a cashier’s check or money order payable to the inmate. | Cash and personal checks sent by mail are returned. |
Attention: [Inmate’s Full Name]
425 Grove Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101
TurnKey deposit support: 715-690-2965. Deposits cannot be made through the support telephone number.
After confirming the inmate and account purpose, use the TurnKey Inmate Canteen service.
Canteen deposits are not bail or NCIC communication funds.
Address Inmate Mail Correctly
[Inmate’s Full Name]Ramsey County ADC
Inmate Mail
425 Grove Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101
- Confirm the inmate remains at ADC.
- Use the full booked name.
- Include the sender’s complete name and return address.
- Send mail through the United States Postal Service.
- Allow an additional two to three business days for facility processing.
- Ask about privileged legal mail separately.
- Do not send inmate-to-inmate correspondence.
- Do not send packages.
Inspection and Privacy
Nonprivileged mail is opened and inspected for money, contraband and prohibited content. Incoming and outgoing nonprivileged mail may be read for safety and security.
Packages are not accepted. Items not delivered through the United States Postal Service are returned.
Mail received after release: the facility may forward it to the last address on record. Without a forwarding address, it may be returned to the sender.
Pick Up Authorized Inmate Property
- The inmate must complete a property-release form in advance.
- Only the named person may collect the property.
- The collector must bring valid state or federal photo identification.
- Property can be collected from the ADC public lobby window 24 hours a day.
- Call before travelling when release or transfer status is uncertain.
Transfers to Minnesota DOC
Minnesota DOC accepts limited property and funds. ADC may hold excess property for 30 days before destruction.
Official Wording About Transferred Funds
The county’s inmate-money page says an account is closed and a check is issued when an inmate transfers. The property page says property and funds transfer with the inmate, except for limitations involving Minnesota DOC.
Because the official pages use different wording, call ADC and ask which process applies to the receiving facility before expecting a check or transferred balance.
ADC does not accept jury-trial clothing or other property for inmates.
Review the official inmate-property instructions.
Prepare Medication and Accessibility Needs
Medication During Voluntary Turn-In
- Bring only current prescription medication.
- Keep it in original sealed and labeled packaging.
- Do not bring nonprescription medication.
- Tell intake staff about urgent medical or accessibility needs.
Assistive Devices
Necessary glasses, hearing aids and orthopedic devices may be brought during voluntary turn-in.
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Services
Ramsey County states that free sign-language or oral interpreters, TTYs and other auxiliary services are available to provide effective communication.
Request assistance: call ADC at 651-266-9350 and explain the communication or accessibility need.
Medical privacy: public roster data does not show confidential diagnoses, prescriptions or treatment decisions.
Request a Record When the Roster Is Not Enough
The roster is not an incident report, probable-cause statement, dispatch record, body-camera recording, certified court document or permanent historical booking archive.
- Identify the exact existing record requested.
- Include the full legal name.
- Include the approximate incident or booking date.
- Include the location and agency.
- Include a report, booking, warrant or case number when known.
- State whether inspection, copies or both are requested.
- Ask about fees before making a broad request.
Ramsey County says public government data can be viewed free or copied for a charge. A requester generally does not have to provide a name or address.
Use the official Ramsey County data-practices request page.
Some data is restricted. Active investigations, juvenile records, medical information and protected identities may be withheld or redacted.
What the Latest Published ADC Inspection Shows
Minnesota DOC inspected Ramsey County ADC on October 21–22, 2025 and issued the report on November 24, 2025.
| Inspection item | Published detail | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| County description | County webpage describes ADC as a 500-bed pretrial facility. | This is the county’s general facility description. |
| Approved capacity | DOC report lists 460 secure coed beds. | Approved capacity can differ from a building’s general bed description. |
| Operational calculation | 90%, calculated as 414. | This is not a live inmate count. |
| Authority period | December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2027. | Shows the operating-authority period in the report. |
| Mandatory rules | 119 of 126, or 94.44%. | Read the individual findings, not only the percentage. |
| Essential rules | 99 of 100, or 99%. | A dated compliance result, not a current safety score. |
| Inspection cycle | Biennial status. | Describes the oversight schedule at the time. |
Corrective-Action Areas
The report documented findings involving inmate signatures on property records, visiting hours, well-being checks, medical-information consent forms, medication-delivery records, medication-destruction inventory, sanitation inspections and fire inspections.
Inspection limitation: the report is a dated regulatory snapshot. It does not prove that a finding remains unresolved today or describe any individual inmate’s condition.
Read the official Minnesota DOC Ramsey County ADC inspection PDF.
Check Another Custody System When ADC Is Not the Answer
Minnesota VINE
Use VINE for supported county-jail custody and release notifications.
Minnesota Haven
Use Minnesota Haven for notifications involving a person sentenced to Minnesota DOC custody or supervision.
Minnesota DOC
Use the DOC Public Viewer for adults committed to the Commissioner of Corrections who remain under DOC jurisdiction.
Immigration Custody
Use the ICE locator for a person currently in ICE custody or held by Customs and Border Protection for more than 48 hours.
Federal Prison Custody
Use the Bureau of Prisons locator when the sentence or custody is federal.
Hennepin County
Check Hennepin County when an arrest, warrant, court case or transfer may involve Minneapolis.
Anoka County
Check Anoka County when custody may involve a northern Twin Cities agency or transfer.
Transfer delay: a person can disappear from one roster before appearing in the receiving county, DOC, ICE or federal system.
Ramsey County Adult Detention Center Location
Ramsey County Adult Detention Center425 Grove Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101
ADC information: 651-266-9350
Warrant Office: 651-266-9320
Criminal and Traffic Court: 651-266-1999
Court Records: 651-266-8237
| Destination | Address | Typical purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Detention Center | 425 Grove Street, Saint Paul | Roster custody, visits, bail, deposits, property and voluntary turn-in. |
| Kellogg Courthouse | 15 W. Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul | Criminal and traffic court administration and records. |
| Adult Correctional Facility | 297 South Century Avenue, Maplewood | Workhouse, sentenced custody and correctional programs. |
Use Public Jail Information Responsibly
- Do not treat an arrest, charge, photograph, warrant or bail amount as proof of guilt.
- Do not treat a five-day release record as current custody.
- Do not rely on an old screenshot when live verification is available.
- Do not harass, threaten, shame or stalk a listed person.
- Do not expose protected victim, child, witness, medical or financial information.
- Do not make final employment or housing decisions from a roster alone.
- Do not discuss evidence or witnesses during monitored communications.
- Do not pay an unsolicited caller, text message or social-media account.
Ramsey County Jail Roster FAQs
How often is the Ramsey County jail roster updated?
The official Adult Detention Center roster is updated every 30 minutes throughout the day.
How long does a released person remain on the Ramsey County roster?
Adult Detention Center records remain available while the person is in custody and for five days after release.
Why is a recently arrested person missing from the roster?
The person may still be completing intake. Ramsey County explains that a person may not appear until booking is complete and a booking number has been assigned.
What is the difference between the Ramsey County jail and workhouse?
The Adult Detention Center at 425 Grove Street is the Sheriff’s pretrial jail. The Adult Correctional Facility at 297 South Century Avenue in Maplewood is a separate facility commonly called the workhouse and generally handles court-ordered sentences and correctional programs.
How do I post cash bail at the Ramsey County jail?
Cash bail is accepted at the Adult Detention Center’s 24-hour lobby window. The exact cash amount is required. Credit cards, checks and money orders are not accepted for bail.
What are the current Ramsey County onsite visiting hours?
Free onsite video visits are listed for Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 2:30 p.m. Registration, staff approval and scheduling at least 24 hours ahead are required.
Can I visit a Ramsey County inmate remotely?
Yes. Remote NCIC video visits are listed every day from 8:00 to 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The county limits remote visits to four 20-minute visits per inmate per day during scheduled hours.
How can I deposit money for a Ramsey County inmate?
Money can be deposited online through TurnKey Corrections, at the 24-hour Adult Detention Center lobby kiosk, or by mailing a cashier’s check or money order payable to the inmate.
What address should I use for Ramsey County inmate mail?
Address mail to the inmate’s full name, Ramsey County ADC, Inmate Mail, 425 Grove Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101. Mail must be sent through the United States Postal Service.
Does a Ramsey County booking or charge prove guilt?
No. An arrest, booking record, photograph, charge, warrant or bail amount is not a conviction. Current court records should be used to verify filed charges and case outcomes.
Final Ramsey County Verification Checklist
- The correct ADC or workhouse roster was selected.
- The 30-minute roster-update cycle was considered.
- A recent arrest was allowed time to complete intake.
- A five-day release record was not mistaken for current custody.
- All dashboard filters were cleared.
- The name and booking details match the correct person.
- Arresting charges and formal charges were distinguished.
- Every case, bail requirement and possible hold was reviewed.
- Exact cash was confirmed before visiting the bail window.
- The case and hearing were checked through Minnesota courts.
- The current NCIC visit schedule was used.
- Every adult guest was added to the visit appointment.
- NCIC and TurnKey accounts were not confused.
- Mail was addressed to ADC and sent through USPS.
- Property pickup was authorized before travelling.
- Transferred-fund handling was confirmed with ADC.
- VINE, DOC, ICE or federal custody was checked when appropriate.
- No booking or warrant record is being treated as proof of guilt.
Independent guide: Jail-Roster.org does not operate Ramsey County ADC, the Adult Correctional Facility, Minnesota courts, NCIC, TurnKey Corrections, VINE, Minnesota DOC, ICE or the Bureau of Prisons. Live official records and instructions control whenever information changes.