Match the Custody Record to the Decision You Need to Make
Fillmore County’s inmate roster is a useful first check, but it is only one part of the answer. The county describes the list as a daily update rather than a guaranteed real-time custody feed.
Use the roster to locate the person, then move to the jail, Minnesota courts, VINE, Minnesota Haven, DOC or the Sheriff’s records process depending on whether you need bail, release, a hearing, a visit, older records or state-custody information.
Do Not Use Old Fillmore Jail Capacity or “90-Day Lockup” Data as Current
Many jail directories still repeat facility facts taken from the 2024 Minnesota Department of Corrections inspection.
That older inspection described the former Fillmore County Jail as a 20-bed secure facility classified at that time as a 90-Day Lockup. Its listed authority-to-operate period ran through May 31, 2026.
Those figures describe the older facility context. They should not be copied into a 2026 jail guide as though they automatically describe today’s upgraded jail.
Use the Newest State Inspection Instead
The Minnesota DOC Adult Facilities inspection archive now lists a separate 2026 Fillmore County Jail inspection report.
For present capacity, classification, approved operating terms, compliance findings or regulatory details, use that 2026 report instead of the 2024 inspection.
Practical takeaway: the address can stay the same while the jail building, capacity, classification or operating approval changes. Facility address alone does not prove that an old capacity number is still valid.
Use the Minnesota DOC Adult Facilities inspection archive and choose Fillmore County Jail → 2026.
The 2023 Inmate Handbook Is Useful—but It Is Not the Current Rulebook for Everything
Fillmore County still hosts a detailed 2023 inmate handbook. It provides valuable context on mail, telephone use, visitation, grievances, medical care and work release.
But the document predates the jail’s major facility transition and already conflicts with the live county FAQ on visitation.
| Topic | 2023 handbook | What to use now |
|---|---|---|
| Visitation days | Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday shown. | Live FAQ currently lists Tuesday and Thursday. |
| Afternoon visit end | 4:00 p.m. | Live FAQ currently lists 4:30 p.m. |
| Huber fee | Includes a dated daily fee. | Ask the Jail Programmer for the current amount before paying. |
| Phone availability | Includes an older daily phone window. | Confirm current availability because staff and facility rules can change. |
Source hierarchy: current live county FAQ → current jail staff → newest DOC inspection → older handbook for background only.
You can still review the official 2023 Fillmore County Jail Inmate Handbook, but recheck any time-sensitive rule.
What the Fillmore County Jail Roster Actually Answers
The Roster Is Useful For
- Checking whether someone appears on the current public in-custody list.
- Starting a same-day inmate search.
- Confirming that Fillmore County is the likely custody system.
- Deciding whether a jail, court, DOC or records follow-up is needed.
The Roster Is Not
- A guaranteed real-time feed.
- A permanent archive of every past booking.
- A certified criminal-history report.
- A final court judgment.
- Proof that a listed charge resulted in conviction.
Fillmore County says the in-custody list is updated daily but warns that it cannot guarantee the information is current, accurate or complete.
Jump to the Exact Answer You Need
Which Official Source Should You Open?
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Fillmore Record Router
How to Search the Fillmore County Jail Roster
Start on Fillmore County’s Website
Use the county roster page rather than an inmate directory, mugshot site or cached search-result snippet.
Open the Current In-Custody List
The roster page links to the current list. Remember that the county describes its update cycle as daily.
Search the Last Name First
If the roster opens in a searchable file or viewer, use the search function and begin with the surname.
Try Name Variations
Try maiden names, former surnames, middle names, hyphenated names and reasonable spelling changes.
Compare the Full Visible Entry
Do not rely only on a same or similar name. Compare every identifying and custody field the current roster provides.
Verify the Decision-Critical Detail Elsewhere
Call the jail for current custody or release; use Minnesota Courts for the legal case; use DOC systems after state transfer.
Open the official Fillmore County Current Inmate Jail Roster page.
What to Do When the Arrest Happened Very Recently
A daily-updated roster can be useful without being instantaneous.
Do Not Assume the Search Failed If
- The arrest happened only a short time ago.
- Booking or identification processing may still be underway.
- The person is waiting for medical clearance.
- The person may have been cited or released rather than held.
- Another county or agency accepted custody.
- The current public list was generated before the booking occurred.
Time-sensitive shortcut: call 507-765-3874 instead of repeatedly refreshing the page.
What to Do When Someone Is Not Listed
Search the Name Differently
Try surname only, maiden or former surname, middle name, alternate spelling and hyphenated versions.
Check Whether the Person Was Released
The current roster is not designed as a permanent release-history archive.
Check Another County
Confirm which agency made the arrest and where the person was transported.
Check Minnesota DOC
A sentenced person may have moved into Minnesota Department of Corrections jurisdiction.
Use a Data Request for Older Records
If you are researching an older booking rather than current custody, the Sheriff’s Data Request Form may be the more appropriate route.
“Not listed” does not prove “never arrested.”
36-Hour and 48-Hour Rules: Do Not Turn Them Into a Release Countdown
Minnesota uses separate timing requirements after certain arrests.
The 36-Hour Rule
For an arrested person who is not released, Minnesota criminal procedure generally requires appearance before a judge without unnecessary delay and no more than 36 hours after arrest, excluding the day of arrest, Sundays and legal holidays, or as soon as a judge is available.
The 48-Hour Rule
For a warrantless probable-cause arrest, a judicial probable-cause determination must generally occur without unreasonable delay and no later than 48 hours after arrest. The 48-hour calculation does not use the same exclusions as the 36-hour calculation.
These are not automatic-release timers you should calculate from a booking screenshot. The facts of the arrest, court process, warrants, complaints and other legal issues matter.
If a Deadline Matters
- Call the jail for current custody.
- Contact Fillmore County Court Administration.
- Contact defense counsel or a qualified Minnesota attorney.
- Do not rely on a third-party online countdown calculator.
Why a Pending Fillmore Criminal Case May Not Appear in MCRO by Name
Minnesota Court Records Online provides online access to many public district-court records.
But MCRO does not return a pending criminal case when searching by the defendant’s name before a conviction has been entered.
For a Pending Criminal Case, Search With
- Case number
- Citation number
- Attorney name
- Attorney bar number
If Name Search Is Available for the Record Type
MCRO name matching can be exact. Minnesota Courts recommends trying multiple versions and provides wildcard and “Sounds Like” features.
- With and without middle name
- With and without middle initial
- Asterisk wildcard where appropriate
- Sounds Like for spelling variations
Need a certified document? MCRO does not issue certified copies. Contact local court administration.
How to Check a Fillmore County Court Date
Fillmore County District CourtFillmore County Courthouse
101 Fillmore Street E.
Preston, MN 55965
Phone: 507-765-6021
Fax: 507-765-5228
Business hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Judicial District: Third Judicial District
Daily calendar posting
The public weekly court calendar is posted at 7 a.m. each business day.
Online refresh
Minnesota Courts says the calendar updates hourly throughout the day.
A Missing Name Does Not Prove the Hearing Was Cancelled
The public calendar does not display every court matter. Confidential cases and certain matters unavailable for remote public access are excluded.
- Scheduled hearing times can change.
- Judge assignments can change.
- Courtroom assignments can change.
- Printed courthouse calendars may be more current for same-day changes.
How to Verify Fillmore County Bail and Release
A roster, court order, warrant, additional hold and payment can change at different times.
Before Posting Bail
- Confirm the person remains in custody.
- Confirm the correct legal identity.
- Ask for the current bail amount.
- Ask whether more than one case is involved.
- Ask whether another county, warrant or agency hold exists.
- Ask which court controls release.
- Confirm accepted payment methods.
- Ask whether satisfying the monetary bail would actually make the person release-eligible.
- Confirm release before travelling for pickup.
Bail Verification Script
“I am checking the current custody and bail status for [full legal name]. Can you confirm the current bail, whether another case or hold affects release, which court controls release and the correct payment method before anyone sends money?”
Fillmore County Jail: 507-765-3874.
Current Fillmore County Jail Visitation Hours
| Day | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. | 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 12:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. | 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. |
The live county FAQ says all visitors must have picture identification.
Do not use the 2023 handbook schedule. That older PDF shows Saturday visitation and a 4:00 p.m. afternoon cutoff. The live county FAQ currently shows Tuesday and Thursday and a 4:30 p.m. cutoff.
Before Driving to Preston
- Confirm the inmate is still housed in Fillmore County.
- Recheck the current live FAQ.
- Bring required photo identification.
- Ask whether advance approval or scheduling applies.
- Ask whether classification or discipline affects the visit.
- Confirm rules for minors if a child will visit.
Use the current Fillmore County Jail FAQ immediately before your visit.
How to Call, Fund Calls or Leave an Inmate Message
Inmate message line
The current county FAQ provides this number for leaving a supported message for an inmate.
Reliance Telephone
The current FAQ directs users to Reliance Telephone to prepay supported phone time.
Older Handbook Rules That Still Matter as a Warning
The 2023 handbook states that:
- The jail does not accept normal incoming inmate calls.
- Jail staff do not personally take ordinary inmate messages.
- A separate inmate-message system is available.
- Texting devices may be available.
- Ordinary phone calls and text messages may be recorded.
- Attorney calls are treated differently.
Legal communication: do not discuss confidential defense strategy on an ordinary recorded jail call or message.
For the current provider route, use the live jail FAQ.
How to Send Mail to a Fillmore County Inmate
[Inmate Name]Fillmore County Jail
901 Houston Street NW
Preston, MN 55965
Current FAQ Restrictions
The current county FAQ says inmates may send and receive mail but identifies several items that are not accepted.
- No pre-stamped return envelopes.
- No loose postage stamps.
- No photocopies.
- No computer print-outs.
What the Older Handbook Says About Mail Screening
The 2023 handbook says ordinary incoming non-legal mail may be opened and checked for contraband or money.
It also describes special handling for qualifying legal mail when the sender’s name and official legal status are identified on the envelope.
Because the handbook predates the current facility: confirm current rules before sending irreplaceable originals, publications or sensitive legal documents.
Check the official current jail FAQ before mailing.
How to Add Money for a Fillmore County Inmate
The live county FAQ provides both an on-site and online route.
Current County-Published Options
- Deposit money at the jail lobby.
- Use the county-directed Inmate Canteen service.
- Mail accepted payment forms under the current jail rules.
Mailing Funds
The live FAQ specifically says personal checks are not accepted.
It lists:
- Money orders
- Certified bank checks
- Teller checks
- Cash
Tracking matters: even when cash is listed as acceptable, lobby or county-directed electronic payment can provide clearer documentation than mailing untracked currency. Reconfirm the current rule first.
Before an Online Deposit
- Confirm current custody.
- Confirm the exact inmate.
- Reach the provider through the county page when possible.
- Review the provider’s fees.
- Save the confirmation.
Inmate Canteen money does not post bail.
Fillmore County Huber and Work Release
The live Fillmore County Jail FAQ tells a person sentenced to Huber or work release to report directly after court to complete the necessary paperwork.
If that did not happen, the county says to contact the Jail Programmer as soon as possible at 507-765-3874.
The 2023 Handbook Describes Additional Work-Release Conditions
- A Huber agreement must be signed.
- The participant is responsible for transportation.
- Transportation arrangements must be reported to jail staff.
- Travel is generally limited to the approved work location unless permission is granted.
- Returning participants can be searched.
- Payments must remain current to keep work-release privileges.
Do not automatically pay the dollar amount printed in the 2023 handbook. It is a dated fee and should be reconfirmed with the Jail Programmer or current sentencing paperwork.
Huber/work release remains a form of custody subject to court and jail conditions. It is not unrestricted release.
Minnesota VINE vs Minnesota Haven: Use the Right Notification System
| System | Use it when | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota VINE | The person is in a Minnesota county jail or detention facility. | Supports custody-status lookup and release/status notifications. |
| Minnesota Haven | The person has been sentenced to Minnesota DOC custody or is under DOC supervision. | DOC uses Haven for incarceration, transfer, release and supervision-related notification. |
Minnesota VINE
VINE is a free Minnesota Department of Public Safety service for county-jail and detention-facility custody information.
- Search custody status.
- Register for supported status-change alerts.
- Receive notifications by supported phone, email, text or app methods.
- Search by name or offender identification information.
State guidance says county-jail information is sent to VINE on a regular schedule, typically every 15 or 30 minutes.
That does not mean real-time to the second. Call the jail when immediate custody confirmation is required.
Minnesota VINE: 877-664-8463.
Use the official Minnesota VINE page.
Minnesota Haven
If the person is in a Minnesota Department of Corrections facility or under DOC supervision, use Haven rather than assuming county-jail VINE remains the correct notification system.
How to Request an Older Fillmore County Sheriff or Jail Record
The public roster is designed around current custody. It is not a complete historical-booking archive.
Prepare a Narrow Request
- Full name connected to the record
- Approximate date
- Complete address or incident location when relevant
- Incident, report or case number when known
- The exact document or data you need
Public Data Request
The Sheriff’s official form says providing requester identity and contact data is optional for a request for public data.
Private Data About Yourself
If you request private data, the form says you must also establish your legal right to receive it, such as by providing photographic identification before being given private data about yourself.
Useful Request Wording
“I am requesting the public records relating to [specific incident or record], approximately [date], involving [name if necessary], at [location if known]. The report or case number is [number if known]. Please advise me of any applicable copy charge before processing.”
901 Houston St NW
Preston, MN 55965
Phone: 507-765-3874
Fax: 507-765-2703
Use the official Fillmore County Sheriff’s Data Request Form.
Check Minnesota DOC, Federal Custody or Another County
Minnesota DOC
Use the state locator for people committed to the Commissioner of Corrections and still under Minnesota DOC jurisdiction.
Federal Custody
Use the Bureau of Prisons locator for established federal prison custody.
Winona County
If custody, transfer or arrest information points toward Winona rather than Preston, use the correct county system.
Mower County
If the arrest or custody question points west toward Austin, use Mower County instead.
Houston County
If the case or transport points southeast toward Caledonia, switch to Houston County.
Notification Changes Too
County-jail custody uses Minnesota VINE. Minnesota DOC custody uses Minnesota Haven for DOC notifications.
Fillmore County Jail and Court Contacts
| Office | Contact | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Fillmore County Jail / Sheriff’s Office | 901 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN 55965 507-765-3874 |
Current custody, jail services, visitation, Huber, mail and release questions. |
| Fillmore County District Court | 101 Fillmore Street E., Preston, MN 55965 507-765-6021 |
Court cases, hearings, certified court records and court administration. |
| Inmate Message System | 507-556-1441 | County-published inmate message route. |
| Minnesota VINE | 877-664-8463 | County-jail custody information and supported notifications. |
| Minnesota DOC Victim Assistance / Haven | 800-657-3830 | DOC custody, release and supervision notifications. |
Use Fillmore County Custody Records Responsibly
- Do not treat an arrest as a conviction.
- Do not describe a listed allegation as proven criminal conduct.
- Do not publish a cached roster as proof of current custody.
- Do not assume a missing name means no arrest occurred.
- Do not use an old facility capacity number as a current fact.
- Do not use the outdated 2023 visitation schedule for a current trip.
- Do not rely on an old Huber fee without confirmation.
- Do not discuss confidential legal strategy on ordinary recorded calls.
- Do not use public custody information to harass or threaten someone.
- Use Minnesota court records for the legal outcome.
- Use a qualified Minnesota attorney when legal advice is required.
Fillmore County Jail Roster FAQs
How often is the Fillmore County jail roster updated?
Fillmore County says its in-custody list is updated daily, but the Sheriff’s Office also warns that it cannot guarantee that the information is current, accurate or complete. Call 507-765-3874 when current custody matters.
What changed with the Fillmore County Jail facility?
Older web pages and Minnesota DOC reports describe the former Fillmore County jail. The 2024 state inspection described the old 20-bed, 90-day facility, while the Minnesota DOC inspection archive now lists a separate 2026 Fillmore County Jail report. Do not reuse the old capacity or classification as current without checking the newest state report.
What are the current Fillmore County Jail visitation hours?
The current Fillmore County Jail FAQ lists Tuesday and Thursday visitation from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. All visitors must have picture identification. Recheck the live FAQ or call before travelling.
Why does the 2023 Fillmore inmate handbook show a different visitation schedule?
The 2023 handbook shows an older Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday schedule with the afternoon period ending at 4 p.m. The current live county FAQ lists Tuesday and Thursday only, ending at 4:30 p.m. Use the live FAQ for current visit planning.
Why can’t I find a pending Fillmore County criminal case by defendant name in MCRO?
Minnesota Court Records Online does not return a pending criminal case when searching by defendant name before a conviction. For a pending criminal case, use a case number, citation number, attorney name or attorney bar number, or contact Fillmore County Court Administration.
How can I leave a message for a Fillmore County inmate?
The current county FAQ lists 507-556-1441 as the inmate message number and identifies Reliance Telephone for supported phone service. The older inmate handbook says ordinary jail calls and messages may be recorded.
How do I send mail or money to a Fillmore County inmate?
Mail is addressed to the inmate at Fillmore County Jail, 901 Houston Street NW, Preston, Minnesota 55965. The current FAQ says personal checks are not accepted for mailed inmate funds and lists money orders, certified bank or teller checks and cash. It also links Inmate Canteen and allows lobby deposits.
How does Fillmore County Huber or work release work?
The current jail FAQ tells people sentenced to Huber or work release to report directly after court to complete the necessary paperwork. If they did not, they should contact the Jail Programmer as soon as possible at 507-765-3874. Fees printed in the 2023 handbook should be reconfirmed before payment.
Should I use Minnesota VINE or Minnesota Haven?
Use Minnesota VINE for county-jail and detention-facility custody information and notifications. If the person has been sentenced to Minnesota Department of Corrections custody or supervision, use Minnesota Haven for DOC custody and release notifications.
How do I request an older Fillmore County jail or Sheriff record?
Use the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Data Request Form. The form says identifying information about the requester is optional for a public-data request, while a request for private data about yourself requires proof of legal entitlement such as photographic identification.
Final Fillmore County Verification Checklist
- You used Fillmore County’s official current inmate page first.
- You remembered that the roster is updated daily, not guaranteed real-time.
- You did not treat a blank roster result as proof that no arrest occurred.
- You called 507-765-3874 when custody was time-sensitive.
- You did not use the old 20-bed / 90-day facility information as current 2026 data.
- You checked the newest Minnesota DOC Fillmore County inspection for current regulatory information.
- You treated the 2023 inmate handbook as a dated reference.
- You used the live Tuesday/Thursday visitation schedule.
- You did not use the old Saturday visitation schedule.
- You understood that the 36-hour and 48-hour rules are not simple release countdowns.
- You did not expect a pending criminal case to appear in MCRO through defendant-name search.
- You used a case number, citation or attorney information for pending MCRO searches when available.
- You checked the Fillmore court calendar separately from the jail roster.
- You remembered that the court calendar posts at 7 a.m. and updates hourly.
- You did not assume a missing calendar entry means a hearing was cancelled.
- You verified current bail and additional holds before paying.
- You used 507-556-1441 for the county-listed inmate message route.
- You treated ordinary inmate calls and messages as potentially recorded.
- You checked current mail restrictions before sending documents.
- You did not send a personal check for inmate funds.
- You kept inmate-account deposits separate from bail.
- You contacted the Jail Programmer promptly for Huber/work-release paperwork.
- You reconfirmed any old handbook Huber fee before paying.
- You used Minnesota VINE for county-jail custody notifications.
- You used Minnesota Haven after transfer to DOC custody or supervision.
- You used the Sheriff’s Data Request Form for older non-roster records.
- You checked Minnesota DOC, federal or the correct neighboring county after a transfer.
- You did not treat a booking, arrest or charge as proof of guilt.
Independent guide: Jail-Roster.org does not operate Fillmore County Jail, Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota Judicial Branch, Reliance Telephone, Inmate Canteen, Minnesota VINE, Minnesota Haven, Minnesota Department of Corrections or federal custody systems. Current official information controls whenever a detail changes.