Follow the Booking From Arrest to Current Location
A Duluth Police arrest does not automatically mean the person is physically housed in Duluth. Start with St. Louis County’s official hourly roster and check the location field before visiting, sending mail or depositing money.
This guide also explains intake delays, recent releases, mugshots, pending court cases, bond, visitation, Reliance communication, current TextBehind mail, JailATM funds, property pickup and older booking-photo requests.
Duluth Jail Roster Means St. Louis County, Minnesota
There is no separate public “City of Duluth jail roster” that should replace the St. Louis County Sheriff roster for ordinary Duluth custody searches.
You Probably Need This Roster If…
- Duluth Police made the arrest.
- The arrest occurred in Duluth, Minnesota.
- The person was taken into St. Louis County custody.
- The case is in St. Louis County District Court.
- You are trying to determine whether the person was transferred after booking.
Common Wrong Search Results
- St. Louis County, Missouri
- City of St. Louis, Missouri
- Minnesota Department of Corrections custody
- Federal Bureau of Prisons custody
- A historical Duluth jail address
Go Straight to the Information You Need
Choose the Correct Official Source
This helper does not collect or search personal information. Do not type a real name, birth date or case number into it.
Duluth Jail Source Finder
How to Search the Duluth Jail Roster Step by Step
Start From the County Roster Page
Do not begin from an old mugshot page or a search-engine PDF result. Start from the county page so you can reach the current roster and current 48-hour release report.
Open the Current Roster PDF
The roster is a multi-page report rather than a normal person-by-person search form.
- Windows: press Ctrl + F.
- Mac: press Command + F.
- iPhone or Android: use Find in Page or Search in the browser/PDF viewer.
Search the Last Name First
If a complete legal name returns nothing, try only the surname, maiden surname, former name, hyphenated spelling or middle name.
Compare More Than the Name
Use booking number, age, DOB when shown, booking date, arresting agency, charges, location and bail to avoid a wrong-person match.
Check the Location Before Taking Action
A Duluth Police booking can be housed outside Duluth. The roster location field controls where you should direct visit, mail and facility questions.
After reviewing the workflow, open the official St. Louis County Jail Roster page.
Why a Recent Duluth Arrest May Be Missing
Roster update cycle
St. Louis County says the public jail roster is updated every hour.
Booking-number delay
The county warns that a person can be in jail intake but not publicly listed until staff assign a booking number.
Recent-release route
A separate official report is provided when the person may have recently left custody.
Recent Arrest Checklist
- Confirm the arrest happened in St. Louis County.
- Allow for transport and intake.
- Search the last name only.
- Refresh after another hourly update when the matter is not urgent.
- Call the jail when medication, safety, bond or transportation makes timing important.
No result is not proof of release. Intake may still be underway, the person may be listed under different identifying information, or the person may have been transferred.
How to Check the 48-Hour Release Roster
If someone appeared earlier and then disappeared from the current roster, return to the official roster page and open View 48 hour Release Roster.
What to Compare
- Full legal name
- Booking number
- Booking date
- Released date
- Location
- Arresting agency
- Charges and order type
Check the report timestamp. A release PDF is still a generated report, not a guaranteed live pickup clock. If its header looks stale or release timing matters, call 218-726-2345.
Released does not mean the case ended. A person can leave jail while criminal charges, conditions, court dates, probation matters or other proceedings continue.
How to Read the St. Louis County Roster
| Field | What it helps answer | What not to assume |
|---|---|---|
| Booking number / LID | Identifies the jail booking and is also used in current mail addressing. | It is the criminal court case number. |
| Booking date | When the jail booking was entered. | It is the arrest time or court hearing date. |
| DOB / age | Helps distinguish similar names. | Every identifying detail supplied at booking is necessarily correct. |
| Location | Where the person is physically housed. | A Duluth Police arrest means the person is at Haines Road. |
| Bail | A reported bail amount or No Bail status. | There is no second case, warrant or hold. |
| Arresting agency | Which agency is associated with the arrest or hold. | That agency controls the jail, court or release. |
| Charges | The allegation or custody reason connected to the booking. | The charge is a conviction or final filed offense. |
| Offense level | How the listed charge is categorized in the report. | It determines the final case disposition. |
| Order type | Whether the line reflects a remand, hold, warrant, probable-cause entry or other listed authority. | You understand the full legal effect without the court record. |
| Projected release date | A projected release clue when populated. | It is a guaranteed departure or pickup time. |
County disclaimer: St. Louis County expressly says roster information should not be relied on for legal action and cannot be guaranteed current, complete or accurate. An arrest does not establish guilt.
What to Do When the Person Is Not Listed
No-Result Helper
A Duluth Police Booking Can Be Housed Outside Duluth
St. Louis County says jail transfers may be used to relieve housing overcrowding and are not disciplinary.
The current roster can therefore pair Duluth Police Department as the arresting agency with another facility in the Location field.
Why This Changes Your Next Step
| If the Location says… | Then do this |
|---|---|
| Saint Louis County Jail | Use Duluth jail visit, mail, Reliance and inmate-funds instructions. |
| Another Minnesota county jail | Contact that jail before visiting, mailing or depositing money. |
| Douglas County Wisconsin Jail | Use that Wisconsin facility’s current inmate-service instructions rather than Duluth’s. |
Do not fund the wrong account. If the person transferred, the Duluth mail address, JailATM instructions or Reliance setup may no longer apply to the physical housing facility.
Duluth Mugshots and Booking Photos
The current St. Louis County roster PDF can display booking photographs with the custody record.
A booking photo is not evidence of guilt. Use it only as an identity clue. Charges may later be dismissed, reduced, amended or resolved without conviction.
Need an Older Mugshot?
The live jail roster is not a permanent mugshot archive. For an older booking photo, use the Sheriff’s public-data process.
Booking photo
The St. Louis County Sheriff’s 2026 fee schedule lists mug shots/booking photos at $4.
Local background check
The same fee schedule lists a local background check at $10. This is a different product from the current jail roster.
After identifying the exact record you need, use the official Sheriff Public Data Requests page.
Why a Pending Duluth Criminal Case May Not Appear by Name
Minnesota Court Records Online has an unusual limitation that matters immediately after a jail booking: a pending criminal case generally will not return when you search by the defendant’s name if a conviction has not been entered.
No MCRO defendant-name result does not mean there is no pending case.
What MCRO Says You May Need Instead
- Case number
- Citation number
- Attorney name
- Attorney bar number
Name Search Tips for Non-Pending Records
MCRO says name searches are exact. Where a name-based search is available, try:
- With and without a middle name
- With and without a middle initial
- Wildcard searching where allowed
- The “Sounds Like” option for spelling variations
After understanding the limitation, use Minnesota Court Records Online.
How to Check the Duluth Court Calendar
St. Louis County District Court — Duluth100 N. Fifth Avenue W.
Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: 218-221-7560
Business hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Calendar Refresh Timing
The Minnesota Judicial Branch says the Duluth weekly public court calendar is posted at 7:00 a.m. each business day and updated hourly throughout the day.
Why a Name Can Still Be Missing
- Not every matter handled by the court appears on the public calendar.
- Confidential cases are excluded.
- Cases restricted under public-access rules may be excluded.
- Judge and courtroom assignments can change.
- A missing calendar entry does not prove the hearing was cancelled.
Use the official Duluth District Court page for the current calendar and court contact information.
How to Check Duluth Jail Bail or Bond
A roster amount is only a starting point. Before paying, verify whether the person has multiple charges, another warrant, a DOC hold or an outside-agency hold.
- Confirm the exact person and booking number.
- Confirm every active charge.
- Confirm the current bail amount.
- Ask whether another hold exists.
- Confirm the controlling court.
- Confirm the person’s physical housing location.
- Ask whether payment would make the person release-eligible.
- Keep every receipt.
Bond Verification Call Script
“I am checking current bond for [full legal name], booking number [number if known]. Can you confirm every current bail amount, any other hold or warrant, the person’s physical location, and whether satisfying the bond would make the person eligible for release?”
After identifying the booking, review the official St. Louis County Bail Bonds page.
How to Schedule a Duluth Jail Visit
The county currently requires lobby visits to be pre-registered through Reliance 1–8 days in advance.
| Day | Current 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. |
Before You Register
- Check that the person is still in custody.
- Check the roster Location field.
- Make sure the person is actually at St. Louis County Jail.
- Register through the current Reliance route.
- Confirm visitor identification requirements.
- Confirm current rules for children.
- Recheck the schedule shortly before travelling.
If the roster Location lists another jail, these Duluth visiting hours do not apply.
Use the official St. Louis County Jail page before scheduling.
Duluth Jail Calls, Messages and Video
St. Louis County currently identifies Reliance Telephone for inmate phone, texting and video-related services.
| Service | Current county guidance |
|---|---|
| Collect-call account | Reliance Telephone or 800-896-3201. |
| Phone card | Available through Reliance. |
| Communication Wallet | Used for texting and video-related services. |
| Voice message line | 218-409-8366. |
| Video | County references Reliance Connect and currently publishes $0.25/minute. |
Confirm video availability before paying. The county’s current wording still says “coming soon” while also publishing Reliance Connect instructions and a $0.25-per-minute rate.
Except for qualifying attorney calls, the county says communications are subject to monitoring and recording. Avoid discussing confidential legal strategy on ordinary inmate calls or messages.
Use the official Jail Communication page before funding an account.
Use TextBehind for Regular Duluth Jail Mail
The county’s current procedure took effect March 1, 2025. Regular unprivileged mail is processed through TextBehind instead of being delivered directly to the jail.
Current Regular-Mail Address
[First Name] [Last Name], LID #[number]St. Louis County Jail, Minnesota
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Find the LID First
The county specifically says the inmate’s LID can be found on the jail roster.
What Happens to the Mail?
- Regular mail goes to the designated processing P.O. Box.
- TextBehind copies the mail.
- The copy is sent to the facility for distribution.
- Mail processing operates Monday–Friday.
- Letters and allowed photographs are the primary personal items described by the county.
Do Not Send These Through TextBehind
- Legal mail
- Money orders
- Personal checks
- Cash
- Gift cards
- Debit or credit cards
- Contraband
- Unapproved personal items
Do not send ordinary personal mail directly to 4334 Haines Road. The county says the jail does not accept regular mail directly.
Legal mail is different. TextBehind does not accept it. Because the current mail section does not provide a replacement legal-mail route in the same instructions, attorneys and legal senders should call 218-726-2345 before mailing privileged documents.
Use the current county mail instructions immediately before sending anything.
How Duluth Jail Inmate Funds Work
St. Louis County says each inmate has an account used for commissary, phone time and other necessities. The current county page identifies Stellar Services as the funds manager and links to JailATM.
Important account rule: money deposited into the inmate’s account is first applied toward fees the inmate owes. Only remaining money becomes available for commissary or phone time.
Before Making a Deposit
- Confirm current custody.
- Check the Location field.
- Confirm the exact inmate identity.
- Start from the county Inmate Funds page.
- Do not open JailATM from a random advertisement.
- Review provider fees before submitting payment.
- Save the transaction confirmation.
Use the official Inmate Funds page immediately before paying.
How to Pick Up Property From the Duluth Jail
St. Louis County specifically instructs people to call the jail before coming to pick up inmate property.
Call first
Verify that the property has been authorized and is ready.
Bring identification
The county requires picture ID for all property releases.
Property Pickup Script
“I am checking property pickup for [full legal name]. Can you confirm the release is authorized and ready, what identification I need, where I should enter, and the current pickup time?”
Use Minnesota VINE for Jail Custody and Haven for DOC Custody
| Person is held by… | Notification route |
|---|---|
| County jail or detention facility | Minnesota VINE |
| Minnesota Department of Corrections | Minnesota Haven |
Minnesota VINE
VINE can provide county-jail custody information and supported notifications for release or another custody-status change.
Phone: 877-664-8463.
Minnesota Haven
Once someone is sentenced to the Commissioner of Corrections or otherwise within Minnesota DOC jurisdiction, use Minnesota Haven for DOC custody-status notifications.
Use the official Minnesota Haven information page for state-custody notification registration.
How to Request an Older Duluth Sheriff Record
St. Louis County Sheriff — Central Records DivisionDuluth Court House
100 N. 5th Ave. W., Room 103
Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: 218-726-2340
Email: DSO.Records@StLouisCountyMN.gov
Prepare a Narrow Request
- Full legal name
- Approximate arrest or incident date
- Location of incident
- Arresting agency
- Report or booking number when known
- The exact document or photo needed
Public Data Request Script
“I am requesting the releasable record involving [full name] from approximately [date]. I need specifically [incident report, arrest record or booking photo]. Please let me know whether the record is public and what current fee applies before processing.”
Public-data rules can restrict some records or portions of records. A request does not guarantee that every detail can legally be released.
Do Not Navigate to Duluth’s Old Downtown Jail
Duluth jail history pages and old photographs can still surface buildings associated with the former downtown jail.
The current county jail is at 4334 Haines Road, Duluth, MN 55811. Verify the current location before travelling instead of relying on an old map result or historical photo.
Check Another Minnesota or Federal Custody System
Minnesota DOC
Use the state search after sentencing or transfer when the person may now be under Minnesota DOC jurisdiction.
Federal Custody
Use the Bureau of Prisons locator when a federal sentence or federal custody is involved.
Minneapolis / Hennepin County
If the custody question actually concerns Minneapolis rather than Duluth, use the correct county system.
Another Housing County
If the St. Louis roster Location field names another jail, use that facility’s current visitor, mail and payment rules.
St. Louis County Jail Contact Information
St. Louis County Jail4334 Haines Road
Duluth, MN 55811
Jail: 218-726-2345
Duluth Sheriff’s Office / Central Records: 218-726-2340
Facility Capacity Context
The county currently describes the Duluth jail as a 197-bed facility and also operates two 72-hour lockup facilities on the Iron Range.
Before driving: refresh the roster and read the Location field. A Duluth arrest can be housed elsewhere.
Use Duluth Booking Information Responsibly
- Do not treat an arrest as proof of guilt.
- Do not treat a mugshot as a conviction.
- Do not publish an old roster screenshot as current custody evidence.
- Do not harass, threaten, shame or stalk someone listed in a roster.
- Do not publish protected victim, juvenile, witness or medical information.
- Do not make employment, housing or financial decisions from a jail roster alone.
- Use Minnesota court records for legal outcomes.
- Use a licensed Minnesota attorney for legal advice.
Duluth Jail Roster FAQs
Does Duluth have its own jail roster?
Duluth custody searches generally use the St. Louis County, Minnesota jail roster. The county jail system is the correct public roster source for Duluth Police bookings.
How often is the Duluth jail roster updated?
St. Louis County says its public jail roster is updated every hour. A newly arrested person may remain in intake and not appear until a booking number has been assigned.
How do I find someone released from the Duluth jail?
The official St. Louis County jail roster page provides a separate 48-hour release roster. Check the report timestamp and contact the jail when exact release timing matters.
Does the Duluth jail roster show mugshots?
The official roster PDF can display booking photographs along with booking and custody information. A booking photograph is not proof of guilt or conviction.
Why can a Duluth Police arrest be housed in another county?
St. Louis County says inmates may be transferred to another jail to alleviate housing overcrowding. Check the roster Location field before visiting, sending mail or depositing money.
Why can’t I find a pending Duluth criminal case by name in MCRO?
Minnesota Court Records Online says pending criminal matters do not appear when searching by defendant name before a conviction. A case number, citation number, attorney name or attorney bar number may be needed.
How do I visit someone at the St. Louis County Jail in Duluth?
The county currently lists lobby kiosk visits and requires pre-registration through Reliance one to eight days before the visit. Recheck the live county page before scheduling.
What address should I use for regular Duluth jail inmate mail?
The current county instructions use TextBehind. Regular mail should include the person’s first and last name and LID, St. Louis County Jail, Minnesota, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131.
How do I add money to a Duluth jail inmate account?
St. Louis County says inmate funds are managed through Stellar Services and links users to JailATM. Deposited funds are first applied toward fees the inmate owes before remaining funds are available for commissary or phone time.
How do I request an older Duluth booking photo?
Use the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Central Records Division for public data requests. The Sheriff’s 2026 fee schedule lists mug shots or booking photos at four dollars.
Final Duluth Verification Checklist
- You opened the St. Louis County, Minnesota roster.
- You checked the roster report timestamp.
- You allowed for intake delay after a very recent arrest.
- You searched the surname and compared multiple identity clues.
- You checked the Location field before travelling.
- You checked the 48-hour release report if the person disappeared.
- You did not treat a mugshot or charge as proof of guilt.
- You understood MCRO’s pending-criminal defendant-name limitation.
- You checked the current court calendar when a hearing matters.
- You verified every bond and outside hold before paying.
- You registered a Duluth lobby visit through the current process.
- You confirmed current video availability before funding Reliance.
- You used the current TextBehind mail route.
- You confirmed legal-mail instructions separately.
- You used the county Inmate Funds page before JailATM.
- You called before property pickup.
- You used Minnesota VINE for county-jail notifications.
- You used Minnesota Haven for DOC custody notifications.
- You used Central Records for an older booking photo or Sheriff report.
- You navigated to 4334 Haines Road rather than a historical jail location.
Independent guide: Jail-Roster.org does not operate the St. Louis County Jail, Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota Judicial Branch, Reliance, TextBehind, Stellar Services, JailATM, Minnesota VINE, Minnesota Haven, Minnesota DOC or the Bureau of Prisons. Live official information controls whenever details change.