Find Someone in Rochester: Start With the Olmsted County Jail Roster
For an adult held in local custody in Rochester, use the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center (ADC) In Custody List. The Olmsted County Sheriff operates the ADC at 101 4th Street SE in Rochester, and the county says the public list is updated daily.
Do not use a Rochester city search alone to decide that someone is not in custody. Rochester also has a federal medical center, and a person may instead be in Minnesota Department of Corrections custody, another county, or already released.
Which Official System Should You Use?
The fastest route depends on the question. A jail roster answers current county custody; it does not replace court records, warrant data, state-prison records, or the federal inmate locator.
How to Search the Rochester Jail Roster
The county’s public application allows a name search and a last-name-letter browse. The search box says to type at least two letters of a person’s first or last name.
Open the official county list
Use the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center In Custody List, not a third-party inmate directory.
Search by first or last name
Enter at least two letters. If the spelling is uncertain, also use the first-letter-of-last-name browse option and check name variations.
Read the custody entry, not just the photo
Compare the booking date, incarceration reason, detainee description, charge descriptions, and charge levels. A photo or charge label alone does not establish the final court outcome.
Use the right follow-up system
For a court case, move to MCRO or Olmsted County District Court. For bail, use the county’s posting-bail instructions. If the person is missing from the roster, use the troubleshooting routes below rather than assuming release.
What the Olmsted County Roster Fields Mean
Current entries can show a booking photo, photo date, booking date, incarceration reason, detainee description, charges, and charge level. Some information is custody data; other questions belong to the court file.
| Field | What it helps confirm | What it does not prove |
|---|---|---|
| Booking date | When the current jail booking was recorded. | The date of every alleged offense or the final case result. |
| Incarceration reason | Why the person is being held in the current custody record, such as new charges, a warrant arrest, sentence status, or another listed reason. | Guilt or the eventual sentence. |
| Detainee description/status | The custody status label used by the ADC, such as awaiting bail or bond, sentenced, or another current status. | That release will occur at a particular time. |
| Charge description / level | The booking-related charge description and whether the listed level is felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor, or another category. | A conviction, plea, dismissal, amendment, or final disposition. |
| Booking photo | The image associated with a current custody entry when the county displays one. | Identity beyond all doubt, guilt, or the final outcome of the case. |
If you need the court case number, hearing history, filed documents, or disposition, use Minnesota Court Records Online or contact Olmsted County District Court. Jail data and court data answer different questions.
No Result on the Rochester Jail Roster? Use This Decision Path
Because the public list is updated daily, a new booking may not yet be visible. Call the ADC at 507-328-6790 for a current custody check. Current county guidance does not publish a fixed intake-to-roster delay, so avoid relying on a third-party estimate.
Try the first-letter browse and reasonable spelling variations. Do not assume the roster supports date-of-birth or booking-number searching unless the official interface actually offers it.
A person who is no longer in current county custody may disappear from a current list. Check court records, contact the ADC, and use Minnesota VINE if you need county-jail release notification.
Use the Minnesota DOC search for people committed to the Commissioner of Corrections who are in prison or still under DOC supervision.
Rochester is also home to FMC Rochester, a federal medical center. Use the BOP Inmate Locator for federal custody; the county roster is not the federal search.
A warrant or pending case does not prove current incarceration. Check the county warrant page and court system separately.
Recent Bookings, Releases and Mugshots
Current roster vs. booking history
The Olmsted County list is a current in-custody list. It is useful for confirming someone who is presently held, but it should not be treated as a permanent archive of every Rochester arrest or release.
If a person was booked and released before you search, use the ADC, Law Enforcement Records, and the court system to verify what happened. For county-jail release notifications, Minnesota DOC’s victim-notification guidance directs users to Minnesota VINE.
Are Rochester jail mugshots public?
The current ADC list displays booking photographs for many current detainee entries. Minnesota Statutes section 13.82, subdivision 26 defines booking photographs and generally classifies them as public data, while allowing a law-enforcement agency to temporarily withhold access if release would adversely affect an active investigation.
A booking photograph is still an arrest-related record. It does not establish guilt, conviction, sentencing, or the current status of a case. If a photo is no longer on the current roster, request the record from the appropriate law-enforcement records office rather than relying on an old screenshot or third-party mugshot page.
Bail, Release and Olmsted County Court
Posting bail during business hours
Olmsted County’s published bail instructions list 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays for the business-hours route. The instructions direct payers to Court Administration on the 5th floor of the Olmsted County Government Center, 151 Fourth Street SE, Rochester.
- Bring the exact bail amount or the required bond.
- The court accepts cash, money order, or credit card during the published business-hours route.
- Personal checks are not accepted.
- After payment, take the receipt to the Adult Detention Center; the county says the receipt is required for release processing.
Posting bail after business hours or on holidays
The county directs after-hours payers to the ADC lobby. The published instructions say to bring the exact amount of cash, a money order, or a bond from an approved bail-bond agent; personal checks and credit cards are not accepted for the non-business-hours route. The ADC cannot make change.
Payment does not guarantee an immediate exit. Release can require processing, and other holds or court orders may affect release. The county also notes that a person who is claiming responsibility for giving a released detainee a ride home must pass a breath test to show the driver is sober.
Which court handles Rochester criminal cases?
Olmsted County District Court is part of Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. The court lists original jurisdiction over criminal and traffic cases filed in Olmsted County, along with civil, family, probate, and juvenile matters.
| Court detail | Verified information |
|---|---|
| Court | Olmsted County District Court |
| Address | 151 Fourth Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904 |
| Phone | 507-722-7264 |
| Hours | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Wednesday: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Online records | Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) |
Visitation, Phone Calls and Electronic Messages
Social visitation is by video
The ADC says all social visits use video visitation and may be recorded and monitored. Visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance through ICSolutions.
One free 20-minute on-site visit per detainee per day is listed. A visitor may visit one detainee per day on-site. The county directs on-site visitors to the Work Release Facility at 140 4th Street SE and says to arrive at least 10 minutes early with a valid photo ID and the ICSolutions confirmation code.
The county says off-site visits are unlimited, subject to the visitation system and rules. Test the required app and connection before the scheduled visit.
The county lists one registered visitor per visit, plus one child who must remain close to or on the visitor’s lap. Check the current visitor rules before scheduling because rule violations can result in visit suspension.
Phone calls
Friends and family cannot call a detainee directly. The detainee must place the call using the ICSolutions prepaid telephone service. The published customer-service number is 888-506-8407. The county says the first 60 seconds of the first call can be free before the caller is transferred to customer care to set up service.
Email and photo messages
The county’s contact page directs friends and family to JailATM for electronic messages and photos. The sender’s contact information must be verified before approval; the page lists help at 870-627-5476. This is separate from ICSolutions, which the county uses for phone and video visitation.
Mail, Detainee Numbers, Money and Commissary
Personal mail goes to a processing address
Olmsted County says personal mail from family and friends—including letters, pictures, and drawings—is digitally delivered to detainees. Use the detainee’s name and inmate number.
Olmsted County Jail
(Inmate Name) (Inmate Number)
P.O. Box 16120
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Handwritten letters in pen or pencil, typed letters, and appropriate photos that do not contain gang signs.
Blank paper, books, magazines, newspapers, envelopes, stamps, packages, personal checks, third-party checks, material with fluids/odor/stickers, and obscene or gang-related material.
Do not send medication or other unlisted items simply because they fit in an envelope. The public mail rules do not authorize medication delivery; call the ADC for current health or medication procedures.
Depositing money
Olmsted County uses Inmate Canteen for detainee credits. The county says online credit purchases are available after creating an account, with a maximum of $500 per credit card, per detainee, per 30 days. The published page says purchased credits are immediately available.
Cash, credit card, and debit card deposits can also be made at kiosks at the ADC, 101 4th Street SE, or the Work Release Facility, 140 4th Street SE. After regular business hours, the county instructs visitors to use the intercom and say they want to add funds to a detainee account.
Health, Mental Health and Safety Contacts
The ADC’s facility page says health care is provided through contracted services and that a mental-health team manages detainees who present challenges related to illness. The public page does not publish a family medication-drop procedure, so verify medication or urgent health instructions directly with the ADC rather than mailing medication.
PREA and sexual-abuse reporting
The ADC and Work Release Facility publish a zero-tolerance policy for sexual abuse and harassment. The official PREA page lists several reporting routes:
- Chief deputy during business hours: 507-328-6837
- On-duty supervisor at any time: 507-328-6790
- Law-enforcement dispatch at any time: 507-328-6800
- Olmsted County Victim Services crisis line at any time: 507-289-0636
- Sheriff’s Office Investigations Lieutenant: 507-328-6749
For an immediate emergency or immediate threat to life, use 911. For PREA-specific details and audit information, use the county’s official PREA page.
Police Reports, Jail Records and Booking Photos
Rochester’s Law Enforcement Records unit provides records services for both the Rochester Police Department and the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office. Police reports can be requested through the city’s Public Records Center.
| Records route | Use it for | Contact / location |
|---|---|---|
| Law Enforcement Records | Rochester police and Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office law-enforcement records | 507-328-6811; Law Enforcement Center, Police Department Window, 2nd Floor, 101 SE 4th Street, Rochester |
| North Station Records Window | In-person law-enforcement records service | 4001 West River Pkwy NW, Suite 200, Rochester, MN 55901 |
| Olmsted County District Court / MCRO | Case record, register of actions, hearing, public court documents | 507-722-7264; 151 Fourth Street SE, Rochester |
The city lists in-person Law Enforcement Records hours as Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and states that requests may take additional time for large requests or workload, with a response within 10 business days.
If the Person Is Not in the Olmsted County Jail
Use the DOC search for people committed to the Commissioner of Corrections who are in prison or still under DOC jurisdiction after release.
Use the BOP locator for federal custody. This is especially relevant in Rochester because FMC Rochester is a federal medical center.
Minnesota DOC guidance identifies Minnesota VINE as the notification system for releases from county jail. Use the state guidance page for the current registration route.
FMC Rochester: the Federal Bureau of Prisons lists the federal medical center at 2110 East Center Street, Rochester. A person held there is in federal custody, not Olmsted County jail custody, even though both facilities are in Rochester.
Rochester Jail and Court Contacts
| Contact | Use this for | Phone / address |
|---|---|---|
| Olmsted County Adult Detention Center | Current custody, very recent booking/release verification, jail questions | 507-328-6790 101 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904-3719 |
| Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office / non-emergency dispatch | Sheriff law-enforcement questions; non-emergency dispatch | Law enforcement: 507-328-6750 Non-emergency dispatch: 507-328-6800 |
| Law Enforcement Records | Rochester Police and Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office records | 507-328-6811 101 SE 4th Street, 2nd Floor, Rochester |
| Olmsted County District Court | Criminal case, hearing, court documents, certified records questions | 507-722-7264 151 Fourth Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904 |
| Work Release Facility | On-site video visitation arrival and detainee-account kiosk | 140 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904 |
| FMC Rochester | Federal facility questions after confirming BOP custody | 507-287-0674 2110 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904 |
Map: Olmsted County Adult Detention Center
Use Jail and Mugshot Information Responsibly
An arrest is not a conviction. A booking charge is not a final court disposition, a warrant does not prove that someone is currently incarcerated, and an estimated or expected release is not a confirmed release.
Custody information changes. Verify time-sensitive status through the official county list or ADC, and use court records for legal outcomes. Do not use public jail information, booking photographs, addresses, or screenshots to harass, threaten, stalk, shame, or impersonate another person.
Rochester Jail Roster FAQs
What is the official Rochester, MN jail roster?
For local adult county custody in Rochester, use the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center In Custody List. The Olmsted County Sheriff operates the ADC in Rochester.
How often is the Olmsted County in-custody list updated?
Olmsted County says the list is updated daily. For a very recent arrest, transfer, or release, call the ADC at 507-328-6790 because a daily public list is not a minute-by-minute custody guarantee.
How do I search the roster if I am unsure of the spelling?
The official application allows you to enter at least two letters of a first or last name and also browse by the first letter of the last name. Try reasonable spelling and name-form variations rather than assuming a single failed search proves the person is not in custody.
Why might someone arrested in Rochester not appear on the county roster?
The booking may be too recent for the daily list, the person may have been released or transferred, the name may not match your search, or the person may be in another county, Minnesota DOC custody, or federal custody. Rochester also has FMC Rochester, so federal custody should be checked through the BOP locator.
Does the Rochester jail roster show mugshots?
The current Olmsted County in-custody list displays booking photographs for many current entries. Minnesota law generally classifies booking photographs as public data, although an agency may temporarily withhold one if access would adversely affect an active investigation.
How do I find bail or bond information?
Use Olmsted County’s official posting-bail instructions and verify the required amount before paying. During the published business-hours route the court accepts cash, money order, or credit card and not personal checks; after hours the ADC route does not accept credit cards and requires exact cash, money order, or an approved bond.
Why can I see a jail booking but not find a pending criminal case by name in MCRO?
MCRO states that pending criminal cases do not return when searching by defendant name before a conviction is entered. If you have a case number, citation number, attorney name, or attorney bar number, use those search methods; otherwise contact Olmsted County District Court.
How do I schedule an Olmsted County jail visit?
Social visits are video visits and must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance through ICSolutions. On-site visitors are directed to the Work Release Facility at 140 4th Street SE and should arrive at least 10 minutes early with a valid picture ID and confirmation code.
Where do I mail a letter to an Olmsted County detainee?
Personal mail is sent to Olmsted County Jail, followed by the inmate name and inmate number, P.O. Box 16120, Jonesboro, AR 72401. The county says personal mail is digitally delivered and publishes specific restrictions on what may be sent.
How can I add money to a detainee account?
Olmsted County uses Inmate Canteen for online credits and also provides kiosks at the ADC and Work Release Facility. The county currently lists a $500 maximum per credit card, per detainee, per 30 days and warns that a negative detainee balance may absorb some or all of a new deposit.
Official Sources Used for This Rochester Guide
Source review date: October 5, 2026. Time-sensitive rules, providers, fees, addresses, and schedules can change; recheck the linked official source before acting.