Check Le Sueur County Jail Custody, Then Use the Right Official Record
Start with the official Le Sueur County Jail Roster for current county custody. The roster can show a photo, MNI, name, sex, age, booking number, intake date, charges, and bail or bond information, but it does not replace the court record or prove a conviction.
The Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Office operates the county jail at the Justice Center in Le Center. The current jail directory lists 507-419-0321 for the jail and 435 E Derrynane Street, Suite 1100, Le Center, MN 56057 as the Sheriff’s Office/jail location used by the county’s inmate-mail instructions.
Jail-Roster.org is an independent information publisher. It does not operate the jail, roster, Sheriff’s Office, court, Minnesota DOC, BCA, VINE, Reliance Telephone, Inmate Canteen, or any government service.
Official Source Router: Which Record Answers Which Question?
The fastest way to avoid a wrong answer is to use the record that actually controls the issue. A jail roster, court docket, criminal-history search, warrant list, and state-prison locator are different systems.
Le Sueur County Jail Roster
Use the county roster first when you need to know whether a person appears in current Le Sueur County jail custody.
Le Sueur County Jail
Use the jail page for the facility, jail contacts, visitation, mail, phone cards, voicemail, and money-deposit links.
Le Sueur County District Court
Use the District Court and Minnesota Court Records Online for court-controlled information such as public filings, hearing information, disposition, and certified-record routing.
MCRO needs more than a name
Minnesota Court Records Online says pending criminal matters do not return when searching by defendant name. A case number, citation number, attorney name, or attorney bar number may be needed.
Minnesota BCA
The BCA Public Criminal History system is separate from a live jail roster. Its public website includes public conviction data, not a complete current-custody or arrest-history record.
Minnesota DOC / federal BOP
Use Minnesota DOC when state correctional custody is possible and the federal Bureau of Prisons locator when federal prison custody is relevant.
Le Sueur County Jail Location, Capacity and Staff Contacts
The county describes the Le Sueur County Jail as an 80-bed facility operating under Minnesota Department of Corrections licensing guidelines. The Sheriff’s Office states that operating the county jail is one of its responsibilities.
Le Sueur County Jail / Sheriff’s Office
435 E Derrynane Street, Suite 1100
Le Center, MN 56057
Jail: 507-419-0321
Sheriff’s Office: 507-357-4440
Jail fax: 507-357-8654
Jail administration
The current county directory identifies Jeremy Swenson as Jail Administrator and lists 507-357-8152 for that office.
It identifies Josh Overmohle as Jail Sergeant and lists 507-419-0319.
Use the jail’s general number first for ordinary inmate/custody questions unless the county specifically directs you to a staff contact.
How to Search the Le Sueur County Jail Roster
The county roster is an in-custody list. Use multiple identifying fields so you do not mistake one person for another or treat a stale third-party result as live custody.
- Open the county Jail Roster page. Start with the Le Sueur County government page rather than a copied inmate or mugshot directory.
- Search the current list carefully. Use the legal name shown in government records and try former, maiden, hyphenated, or alternate spellings when appropriate.
- Compare several fields. The live roster can display photo, MNI, sex, age, booking number, intake date, charge text, and bail/bond information. Do not match on name alone.
- Save useful identifiers. Note the booking number, MNI, intake date, and any visible case or statute reference before calling the jail or court.
- Move to the correct second source. Use the court for the legal case, BCA for public conviction history, and DOC/BOP if the person may no longer be in county custody.
The county roster is embedded on the Le Sueur County website. If the embedded list does not load, reload the county page or use the jail page to navigate back to the roster rather than assuming the person is not in custody.
What the Le Sueur County Roster Fields Mean
| Roster field | Useful for | Do not assume |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | Comparing the booking entry with the person you are trying to identify. | A booking image proves guilt or shows the final case outcome. |
| MNI | Distinguishing a person in the law-enforcement master-name system when similar names exist. | The MNI is the court case number or booking number. |
| Booking # | Identifying a particular jail intake/booking event. | It replaces a court file number. |
| Intake date | Understanding when the displayed jail entry began. | It is the exact arrest time, hearing time, or release date. |
| Charges / status text | Understanding the custody reason or booking-stage status shown by the jail system. | A charge is a conviction or that the roster wording is the final filed offense. |
| Bail / bond | Starting a release inquiry and identifying whether a bail-related amount or condition is displayed. | The amount is still current, all holds are cleared, or payment means immediate release. |
No Name on the Roster? Troubleshoot Before Assuming Release
The booking may still be processing.
Spelling or a former name may differ.
A case or warrant is not the same as custody.
Another agency may now hold the person.
The person may no longer be on the current list.
The booking facility may be elsewhere.
Le Sueur County communities include Le Center, Le Sueur, Montgomery, Cleveland, Kasota, Elysian, Waterville, Kilkenny and other local jurisdictions. A city name in an arrest report does not by itself tell you which jail currently holds the person.
Booking, Holds, Transfer and Release
The county does not publish a guaranteed booking-to-roster delay or a guaranteed release-processing time on the jail pages reviewed for this update. Do not plan a pickup or payment around an estimated time from a third-party site.
Release can depend on a court order, bail processing, sentence status, another agency’s hold, transport, warrant status, or other custody requirements. A roster can also show a person held for another agency, which means the county list may not tell the whole jurisdictional story.
Bail and Bond: Verify the Roster, Jail and Court Before Paying
The Le Sueur County roster can display bail or bond information, but the live amount and conditions should be verified before anyone sends money or hires a bond agent. Minnesota’s State Court Administrator’s Office must approve bail-bond agents, agencies, and sureties that issue bonds in Minnesota district courts.
Before paying cash or arranging bail
- Confirm the person’s full name and booking number.
- Verify the current bail amount and whether conditions apply.
- Ask whether another agency hold or no-bail status prevents release.
- Confirm the correct payment location and accepted method with the jail or court.
- Keep the official receipt and do not assume payment means immediate release.
Before using a bond company
- Check the Minnesota Judicial Branch approved-agent list.
- Confirm the agent and agency are currently authorized.
- Ask the company to explain its fee, collateral, and contract terms.
- Do not send money through an unsolicited social-media message or an unverified payment link.
Minnesota Judicial Branch Bail Bond Program · Approved Bail Bond Agents
Le Sueur County District Court: Use It for the Legal Case
District Court contact
Le Sueur County Justice Center
435 East Derrynane Street, Suite 2400
Le Center, MN 56057
Phone: 507-357-8260
Fax: 507-357-6433
Business hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed holidays.
The court is part of Minnesota’s First Judicial District and has original jurisdiction in civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic matters filed in Le Sueur County.
MCRO pending-case limitation
MCRO says a pending criminal matter will not return when searching by defendant name. To locate a pending criminal case, users may need a case number, citation number, attorney name, or attorney bar number.
Name searches are exact. MCRO suggests trying supported tools such as a wildcard or “Sounds Like,” and searching with/without a middle name or initial where appropriate.
The Le Sueur County court calendar is useful for scheduled hearings, but the court warns that calendars do not include every matter handled each day. If a case is missing from the calendar, do not assume the appearance was cancelled or rescheduled.
Warrants and Most Wanted: Do Not Confuse Them with Current Jail Custody
The Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Office operates criminal-warrant services and publishes a Most Wanted page. The county says people on that list should be considered dangerous and directs information to the Sheriff’s Office at 507-357-4440.
A Most Wanted list is not the same as a complete warrant search, and a warrant does not prove current incarceration. Someone can have a warrant without being in the Le Sueur County Jail, and someone can be in jail for a different case, sentence, probation issue, or another agency’s hold.
Le Sueur County Jail Visitation: Current Published Schedule and Rules
The county currently publishes normal visitation windows of Monday 5:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday 1:00-4:00 p.m., and Saturday 1:00-4:00 p.m. Normal visits last 30 minutes and may be shortened so all inmates have an opportunity to visit. The county page also links video visitation through Inmate Canteen.
| Day | Published window | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Confirm the inmate is still in custody and eligible before traveling. |
| Thursday | 1:00-4:00 p.m. | Schedule/security conditions can still affect a visit. |
| Saturday | 1:00-4:00 p.m. | Call ahead when traveling a long distance or around holidays. |
Visitor requirements
- A photo ID is required.
- A visitor must be 18 unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- A person under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be allowed to visit.
- Disruptive behavior can cause a visit to be denied.
Restrictions to check before arrival
- A person who was a Le Sueur County inmate within the last six months is not allowed to visit under the published rule.
- No food, beverages, or electronic devices are allowed in the visitation room.
- A visit is not allowed when the visitor and inmate have a restraining order against each other.
- Housing, discipline, security, or operational needs can still affect access.
Voicemail, Phone Cards and Sending Money
Le Sueur County publishes unusually specific inmate-communication instructions, so use the county page instead of generic jail-phone advice.
Leave an inmate voicemail
The jail does not take messages for inmates at its regular desk. The county publishes a separate inmate message system at 507-216-4906.
Phone cards and collect calls
Inmates may buy phone cards through the canteen for $10.69 including tax. Friends and family may purchase a card through the county-linked Reliance Telephone service.
The county says its inmate phone system accepts these phone cards and that other types will not work. Collect calling can be set up by calling 800-896-3201.
Depositing money
The county links secure web deposits through Inmate Canteen. It also states that cash or a money order may be sent by postal mail under the jail’s mail rules.
Confirm current custody and the inmate’s correct identity before sending funds.
How to Send Mail to a Le Sueur County Jail Inmate
The county instructs senders to use this mailing format:
Le Sueur County Jail
(Inmate’s Name)
435 E Derrynane Street, STE 1100
Le Center, MN 56057
The jail’s published mail rules are more specific than many third-party summaries. Every item remains subject to jail staff discretion, and the county says an item not on the accepted list is not accepted.
Items the county currently lists as accepted
- Books and magazines; the county says these become property of the jail.
- Brand-new, unopened board games, subject to jail-staff discretion.
- Basic greeting cards that do not create an inappropriate or security concern.
- Library or school books; the county says these may leave with the inmate at release.
- Cash or money order.
- Photographs printed on printer paper; the published rule allows a maximum of six photographs in the cell at one time and bars explicit/inappropriate images.
- Stamps and envelopes.
How delivery works
The county says the only items accepted into the jail without going through the U.S. Postal Service are cash and/or money orders.
Items mailed to the jail that staff view as possible contraband may be returned to the sender. Before sending an unusual item, call 507-419-0321.
Medication, Medical or Immediate Safety Concerns
The public jail pages reviewed for this update do not publish a family-facing prescription drop-off protocol or a specific public PREA reporting channel. Do not use the county’s medication-disposal drop box as a way to deliver medication to an inmate; that program is for disposing of unneeded medications.
For a medical, mental-health, withdrawal, suicide-risk, or other urgent concern involving someone believed to be in the jail, call the jail at 507-419-0321 and clearly explain that the concern involves a person in custody. For an immediate emergency, call 911.
Sheriff Reports, Booking Photos and Public Criminal History
Different agencies own different records. The Sheriff’s Records Staff maintains Sheriff’s Office criminal-history, investigative reports, and criminal files; the court controls court records; the BCA operates Minnesota’s separate public criminal-history search.
Sheriff incident/accident reports
The Sheriff’s Records page says access to an incident report depends on the incident’s status and the requester’s involvement. It provides a data-request form for reports created by the Sheriff’s Office.
Records phone: 507-357-8226
Ways to submit a Sheriff’s records request
Email: Records@co.le-sueur.mn.us
Fax: 507-357-8611
Mail/drop off: Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Office, 435 E Derrynane Street, STE 1100, Le Center, MN 56057.
Check the current Sheriff’s fee page before assuming a copy fee.
BCA public criminal history
The BCA says its public website shows public conviction information for the period allowed by Minnesota law. It does not make arrest data, juvenile data, federal data, out-of-state criminal history, or all older convictions public through that search.
A booking photo appearing in the jail roster is part of a custody record, not a statement of guilt. For released-person records or records no longer visible on the current roster, use the responsible records office rather than an old screenshot or copied mugshot page.
Where to Search After Transfer or Release
Minnesota VINE
Minnesota DOC states that Minnesota VINE provides notifications about releases from county jail. Registration is available through VINElink or by phone at 877-664-8463.
Minnesota DOC
Use the state corrections search when a person may have moved from county custody into Minnesota DOC jurisdiction.
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Use the BOP locator when a federal sentence or federal prison placement is involved. Newly arrested federal defendants may be held outside BOP facilities before designation.
Neighboring county
Use the arresting agency, court county, or confirmed transfer destination to choose another county roster. Nearby geography alone is not enough.
Le Sueur County Jail, Sheriff and Court Contacts
| Office/service | Verified contact | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Le Sueur County Jail | 435 E Derrynane St, Suite 1100, Le Center, MN 56057 507-419-0321 | Current custody, jail procedures, visitation confirmation, mail questions, release questions and other inmate-service issues. |
| Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Office | 507-357-4440 | Sheriff services, warrants, non-emergency law-enforcement questions and routing. |
| Jail Administrator | Jeremy Swenson 507-357-8152 | Jail administration when the county directs the issue to that office. |
| Sheriff Records | 507-357-8226 | Sheriff-created incident/accident report requests and records routing. |
| Le Sueur County District Court | 435 E Derrynane St, Suite 2400, Le Center, MN 56057 507-357-8260 | Court administration, public case routing, certified records and hearing questions. |
| Inmate voicemail | 507-216-4906 | Leaving a message through the inmate message system; the jail desk does not take inmate messages. |
| Emergency | 911 | Immediate danger, medical emergency or other emergency requiring public-safety response. |
Map: Le Sueur County Jail and Justice Center
The jail/Sheriff location and Le Sueur County District Court are in the Justice Center complex on East Derrynane Street in Le Center. Verify current public-entry or visitation instructions before traveling.
Use Jail and Booking Information Responsibly
- An arrest or booking is not a conviction.
- A roster charge is not necessarily the final filed charge or final court disposition.
- A warrant does not prove a person is currently incarcerated.
- A bail amount can change and does not by itself prove immediate release eligibility.
- Old screenshots and copied inmate pages should not be treated as current custody evidence.
- Do not use jail information to harass, threaten, shame, stalk, or attempt to apprehend someone.
- Do not rely on a jail roster alone for employment, housing, credit, insurance, or another regulated screening decision.
- Use court records and qualified legal advice when the legal consequence matters.
Le Sueur County Jail Roster FAQs
Where is the official Le Sueur County Jail roster?
The official roster is linked from Le Sueur County’s Jail Roster page. Use the county page first for current local custody rather than a copied inmate or mugshot website.
What information can the Le Sueur County roster show?
The live roster can show photo, MNI, name, sex, age, booking number, intake date, charges, and bail or bond information. The fields are custody data and can change as booking, court, release, or transfer processing continues.
Why is a recently arrested person not on the roster?
The booking may still be processing, the person’s name may be entered differently, the person may have been released quickly, or another agency may hold the person. Recheck the official roster and call the jail at 507-419-0321 when immediate confirmation matters.
Does a charge on the Le Sueur County roster mean the person was convicted?
No. A roster charge or booking status is not a conviction. Use Le Sueur County District Court and Minnesota Court Records Online for the legal case and disposition.
Why can a pending criminal case be missing from an MCRO name search?
MCRO states that pending criminal matters do not return when searching by defendant name. You may need a case number, citation number, attorney name, or attorney bar number, or you can contact Le Sueur County Court Administration.
What are the current Le Sueur County Jail visitation hours?
The county currently publishes Monday 5:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday 1:00-4:00 p.m., and Saturday 1:00-4:00 p.m. Normal visits last 30 minutes and may be shortened. Check the official visitation page before traveling because jail operations can change access.
How do I leave a voicemail for a Le Sueur County Jail inmate?
The county says the jail does not take messages for inmates at the regular jail desk. It publishes the inmate message system number 507-216-4906.
How can family or friends buy inmate phone cards or send money?
The county says inmates may buy phone cards through the canteen for $10.69 including tax, friends/family may use the county-linked Reliance Telephone service, and secure web deposits are available through Inmate Canteen. The county also allows cash or money orders through postal mail under its mail rules.
What address should I use for inmate mail?
Use: Le Sueur County Jail, inmate’s name, 435 E Derrynane Street, STE 1100, Le Center, MN 56057. Review the official mail page before sending books, photos, cards, money, games, stamps, envelopes, or other items.
When should I use Minnesota DOC, VINE, BCA or the federal locator instead?
Use Minnesota DOC when state corrections custody is possible, Minnesota VINE for supported county-jail release notifications, BCA for public Minnesota conviction history, and the federal BOP locator for federal prison custody. None of these replaces the Le Sueur County roster for current county-jail custody.
Official Sources Used for This Update
- Le Sueur County Jail Roster — county entry point for the current in-custody list.
- Le Sueur County Jail — 80-bed facility description and current jail administration/contact information.
- Le Sueur County Jail Visitation — current published schedule, visit length, visitor ID, age, conduct, recent-inmate, device and restraining-order rules.
- Voicemail, Phone Cards & Sending Money — inmate voicemail number, phone-card price, Reliance Telephone, collect-call number and Inmate Canteen deposit route.
- Le Sueur County Jail Mail — inmate-mail address and accepted-item rules.
- Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Records — incident/accident report requests, submission routes and records contact.
- Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Most Wanted — warrant-related public information and safety instruction.
- Minnesota Judicial Branch — Le Sueur County District Court — court address, phone, business hours, First Judicial District and jurisdiction.
- Minnesota Court Records Online guidance — pending criminal name-search limitation and public court-record access.
- Minnesota Judicial Branch Bail Bond Program — state approval requirements for bond agents/agencies/sureties.
- Minnesota BCA Public Criminal History — public conviction-history scope and limitations.
- Minnesota DOC custody-status and release notification — Minnesota VINE county-jail release notification information.
- Minnesota DOC Adult Facility Inspection Reports — official archive for Le Sueur County Jail inspection reports.
- Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator — federal custody fallback.
Source review date: October 4, 2026. Roster status, bail, visit access, phone/deposit vendors, fees, mail rules, court schedules and release status can change. Recheck the live official source before acting.
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