Check the Roster Timestamp Before You Trust the Result
Brown County publishes its public jail roster as a report-style PDF. A name match matters, but the report’s Current as of time matters just as much when an arrest, bail payment, release or transfer happened recently.
This guide shows how to search the roster correctly, decode its booking fields and switch to the right official source for court, bail, visitation, phone, money, mail, warrants, medical concerns and public records.
Confirm You Need Brown County, Minnesota
“Brown County jail roster” can return results for multiple states. This article covers the Brown County Jail and Law Enforcement Center in New Ulm, Minnesota.
| Check | Correct Minnesota detail | Red flag |
|---|---|---|
| City | New Ulm, Minnesota | Green Bay, Wisconsin or another state’s Brown County |
| Jail address | 15 S Washington Street | An address outside New Ulm |
| Jail phone | 507-233-6775 | A different state’s area code |
| County website | browncountymn.gov | A commercial people-search page presented as the jail |
Jump to the Exact Brown County Jail Help You Need
The roster, District Court, warrant list, phone provider and inmate-account system answer different questions. Use the section that matches your next action.
Use the Source That Can Actually Answer Your Question
A roster PDF can confirm a custody entry. It cannot reliably replace a live release check, court docket, current visit appointment, phone account or public-record request.
Brown County Source Finder
Privacy-safe tool: this helper never asks you to type a real inmate name, DOB, case number or payment information.
How to Search the Brown County New Ulm Jail Roster
Open the Current County-Linked PDF
Brown County’s Jail Information page links its current public roster. Starting from the county source helps avoid an archived PDF copied by a commercial roster site.
Find the “Current as of” Time First
Do this before searching the name. If an arrest, bail payment, transfer or release happened after the report time, the PDF may not reflect that event yet.
Search the Last Name
Windows: Ctrl + F. Mac: Command + F. Phone: open the browser/PDF menu and choose Find, Find in Page or the magnifying-glass search tool.
Try Alternate Name Formats
If the first search is blank, try a partial surname, maiden name, hyphenated version, middle name or likely spelling variation.
Compare the Full Booking Block
Match the complete name, age and booking time. Then read the arresting agency, every charge line, bail and status—not just the first charge.
Switch Sources Before You Act
Use the court for filed-case information. Call the jail when current bail, another hold, release, medication or same-day travel depends on an up-to-date answer.
After reviewing the steps, use the official Brown County Jail Information / Forms / Links page to reach the current roster.
Is the Roster PDF Fresh Enough for Your Question?
A PDF can be accurate when generated and still be too old for the decision you are making now.
Arrest Happened After the PDF Time
The person may still be processing or simply be newer than the report. Do not treat a blank PDF search as a confirmed release.
Bail Was Paid After the PDF Time
The displayed amount or custody status may not yet show the payment. Call before arranging transportation.
Release Was Expected Today
A projected-release field is not the same as a confirmed lobby exit. Another hold, paperwork or transport can change timing.
Same-Day Court Hearing Occurred
A judge can change conditions after the roster was generated. Use the court record and jail staff for the post-hearing status.
Roster Freshness Helper
What Brown County Jail Roster Fields Can—and Cannot—Tell You
| Roster field | Useful for | Verify separately |
|---|---|---|
| Name + age | Separating people with similar names. | Identity when booking details conflict. |
| Booking date and time | Knowing when the listed custody event entered the jail record. | Whether a later transfer or release happened. |
| Bail | Seeing a bail amount recorded at report generation. | Current amount, payment method and other holds. |
| Arresting agency | Identifying the agency associated with a charge or hold. | Which court controls every listed matter. |
| Charge | Understanding the allegation, warrant or custody reason listed by the jail. | Filed charge, amendment, dismissal, plea, conviction or sentence. |
| Status | A jail or court-processing clue such as bail set, court/pending or hold placed. | Complete release eligibility. |
| Projected release | A projected or calculated release field when populated. | Actual release authorization and pickup time. |
Do not invent abbreviation meanings: the roster can contain short status labels. If the report does not define one, such as an unfamiliar acronym, confirm it with the jail or court rather than guessing.
A listed charge is not a conviction. The prosecutor or court may later change, dismiss or resolve the case differently.
Does the Brown County New Ulm Jail Roster Show Mugshots?
The official roster PDF format reviewed for this guide is primarily a text custody report. Its public fields include booking and custody information, but it does not show a separate public mugshot column.
Important SERP difference: commercial inmate pages may claim that you can “view the public mugshot in the roster.” That claim should not be treated as proof that Brown County’s current official PDF publishes booking photographs.
If You Need an Official Booking Photograph
Brown County provides a public-data request process. Ask for the specific existing booking photograph or booking record rather than a broad background report.
Precise Booking Photo Request
“I am requesting access to the releasable public booking photograph and/or booking record for [full legal name], associated with a booking occurring approximately on [date]. Please let me know if copy charges apply or if the requested data are not public.”
What to Do When the Person Is Not Listed
Recent Arrest
Compare the arrest time with the PDF timestamp. Booking may not have been completed when the report was generated.
Recent Release
A court case or warrant history can continue after a person leaves jail. Use court records separately.
Another Jurisdiction
The person may be held for another county or awaiting transfer, or may already have moved to another custody system.
- Search a partial surname.
- Try a maiden or former surname.
- Compare the roster report time with the arrest time.
- Check whether a Brown County court case exists.
- Check the separate warrant list when a warrant is involved.
- Call the jail when same-day accuracy is important.
Urgent custody confirmation: call 507-233-6775 when the answer affects bail, medication, personal safety, a scheduled visit or release transportation.
Verify Bail, Holds and Release Before Paying
The roster can show a bail amount, but that amount alone does not prove that payment will produce immediate release.
Questions to Confirm First
- Is the person still physically in Brown County custody?
- Is the displayed bail amount still current?
- Which court case does the amount belong to?
- Is another charge listed with no bail?
- Is there a probation, Minnesota DOC or other-agency hold?
- What payment method and location are currently accepted?
- Would payment make the person release-eligible?
- Should anyone arrange pickup yet?
Projected Release Is Not an Exact Pickup Time
A projected release can change because of court action, another warrant or hold, sentence-credit calculations, transport, medical processing or additional paperwork.
Release Verification Call Script
“I’m checking current custody for [full legal name], booked around [date]. The roster showed [bail/status/projected release]. Can you confirm the current amount, every active hold and whether anyone should arrange pickup yet?”
Check Brown County Court Dates and Filed Charges Separately
Brown County District Court has jurisdiction over criminal and traffic cases filed in Brown County and is part of Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District.
Brown County District CourtBrown County Courthouse
14 South State Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
Phone: 507-441-7020
Business hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Use Minnesota Court Records Online for Public Case Research
MCRO provides Case Search, Document Search, Hearing Search and other public-record tools. Public documents that are remotely available through MCRO can be downloaded without a document charge.
Use Minnesota Court Records Online after you have the person’s full legal name or case number.
Brown County Public Court Calendar Timing
The official court page says the public calendar is posted at 7:00 a.m. each business day and updated hourly throughout the day.
A missing calendar entry does not mean the hearing was cancelled. The court says its public calendar does not include every matter and certain confidential or non-remotely-accessible cases are not posted.
Use the official Brown County District Court page for the current calendar and court services.
Month-end payment detail: the court page states that its service counter cannot accept payments after 2:30 p.m. on the last working day of the month.
Brown County Outstanding Warrants Are a Separate Search
A person can have an active warrant without appearing in the jail roster. Brown County maintains a separate outstanding-warrants page.
Roster
Use it to check current or very recent Brown County jail custody.
Warrant List
Use it for posted Brown County outstanding-warrant information.
Brown County states that the warrant list is updated nightly, but every warrant must still be confirmed by the issuing agency because the posted list may differ from the live court or Sheriff warrant system.
Do not confront or attempt to apprehend a wanted person. Brown County specifically warns that some wanted individuals may be armed or dangerous.
After reading the limitation, use the official Brown County Outstanding Warrants page.
Brown County Jail Visitation: Call 24 Hours Ahead
The current Brown County Jail page gives one clear live rule: all visitors must call the jail at least 24 hours in advance to schedule a visit.
Visiting Windows Listed in the County-Linked Family Guide
| Day | Guide-listed window | 2026 safe action |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 8:30–11:30 a.m. | Confirm the appointment when calling 24 hours ahead. |
| Monday | 9:00–11:30 a.m. | Confirm the appointment when calling 24 hours ahead. |
| Thursday | 7:30–10:00 p.m. | Confirm the appointment when calling 24 hours ahead. |
Source-age warning: these exact windows come from the family guide still linked by Brown County. The live jail page should control your action, so ask staff for the current appointment rather than arriving from this table alone.
Visitor Rules Listed in the County Guide
- Call at least 24 hours in advance.
- The guide lists one visitor per inmate per visiting day.
- The guide lists visits of up to 20 minutes.
- Visitors must provide photo identification.
- Visitors under 18 must be with a parent or legal guardian.
- A person under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be admitted.
- A visit can be refused or ended for jail safety and security.
- The guide says sign-in must occur early enough to receive the full visit.
Call the jail at 507-233-6775 to receive the actual current appointment.
After understanding the source-age limitation, review the Brown County Jail Guide for Friends and Family of Detainees.
Brown County Jail Phone Calls and Voicemail
The current Brown County Jail Information page links Reliance Telephone for inmate calling-card service. The jail page also states that ordinary inmate calls are tracked and recorded except attorney calls.
Voicemail Information in the County Family Guide
The county-linked family guide lists an inmate voicemail system at 507-571-2751 and warns that those messages are not confidential.
Confirm before relying on the number: the voicemail number appears in the county-linked family guide rather than the main live jail page. Check current availability with the jail if the message is important.
Protect Private Information
- Do not discuss account passwords.
- Do not share banking credentials.
- Do not use ordinary calls for confidential legal strategy.
- Assume non-attorney calls and voicemail can be monitored or recorded.
After confirming the person remains in Brown County custody, use the Brown County Reliance Telephone page.
How to Add Money to a Brown County Jail Inmate Account
Brown County maintains an account for every detainee. The jail says account funds can be used for commissary purchases, medical co-pays and other approved expenses.
Inmate account money is not bail. Depositing commissary funds does not satisfy a court bail amount.
Current Online Route
Brown County’s current Jail Information page includes a link for depositing money into an inmate commissary account. Start on the county page so you reach the provider selected by the jail.
Use the official Brown County Jail Information / Forms / Links page.
Older County Guide Payment Details
The county-linked family guide also lists cash, money orders and cashier’s checks and says personal checks are not accepted.
Confirm physical payment methods first. Do not purchase a money order or cashier’s check solely from an older guide without asking whether the jail still accepts it and how it should be completed.
Brown County Jail Mail and Photograph Rules
The county-linked family guide says inmate correspondence must come through the United States Postal Service. Mail or envelopes left by visitors are not delivered to inmates.
Mail Rules Listed by the County Guide
- Incoming mail is subject to jail inspection.
- The inmate can purchase stamps and envelopes through canteen.
- Visitors should not leave stamps or envelopes at the jail.
- Do not rely on hand-delivery for ordinary correspondence.
Photo Restrictions Listed by the County Guide
- No Polaroid photographs.
- No gang graffiti.
- No images of unclothed persons.
- No photos showing alcohol or cigarettes.
Addressing safeguard: the county family guide explains USPS delivery but does not print a complete modern inmate-name/ID addressing template. Call 507-233-6775 before sending important mail, legal documents, books, cards or unusual items.
Property Drop-Off Requires Approval and Search
Brown County’s live jail page states that all property brought or shipped into the jail must be approved and searched before acceptance.
Routine Reasons Listed by the Current Jail Page
- Treatment
- Sentenced to Service (STS)
- Work Release
- In-person jury trial
Property for another reason requires pre-approval from the Jail Administrator or Jail Programmer.
Current Bag Size Limit
The current county page lists a maximum bag size of 18 × 14 × 8 inches.
Items the Current Page Says Cannot Be in the Bag
- Alcohol or drugs
- Liquids
- Tobacco
- Sharp items
- Lighters
- Other hazardous material
Do not arrive with unapproved property. The county says an item that has not been searched will not be accepted.
Review the current official Brown County Jail page immediately before bringing or shipping property.
Medical, Mental Health and PREA Concerns
The current jail page says Brown County provides access to medical staff including a public health nurse, doctor and mental-health professionals. It also says correctional officers are trained medical first responders.
If Health Information Is Time-Sensitive
- Confirm the person is still housed at Brown County Jail.
- Call the jail rather than leaving sensitive health details on ordinary inmate voicemail.
- Clearly state that the reason for the call is a medical or mental-health concern.
- Ask staff what information or medication documentation they can accept.
Brown County’s Posted PREA Notice
Brown County’s current Jail Information page still links a PREA notice. The document itself is dated 2011, so it should be read as the county’s posted policy notice rather than treated as proof that every contact detail or procedure has never changed.
The notice states that the public may report a PREA concern in person or through written communication to the Sheriff, Chief Deputy or Jail Administrator.
PREA safety principle: Brown County’s posted notice states that sexual assault, abuse and sexual misconduct are not tolerated in the jail and should be reported.
After reading this explanation, open the Brown County Sheriff’s Office PREA notice.
How to Request Brown County Booking, Mugshot or Sheriff Data
Brown County’s Data Practices Inventory includes a Public Data Request Form and a separate Sheriff Office Data Practices Inventory.
You Generally Do Not Have to Explain Why You Want Public Data
The current Public Data Request Form says that, as a member of the public, you are not required to identify yourself or explain the reason for your request.
The form also explains that contact information may still be needed when the county must mail copies, clarify the request or communicate with you about processing.
Inspection vs Copies
| Request type | Current form |
|---|---|
| Inspect public data | Inspection is free. |
| Copies | Copy charges may apply. |
| Inspect + copies | Inspection is free; copies can be charged. |
Make the Request Specific
- Give the full name when known.
- Give the approximate booking or incident date.
- Name the exact record you want.
- Include an incident or case number when available.
- State whether you want inspection, copies or both.
Response statement: the current Brown County Public Data Request Form says, “We will respond to your request within 10 business days.”
Public-data limits still apply. Some juvenile, medical, investigative, victim or other legally protected information may not be public.
Start with the official Brown County Data Practices Inventory, then open its Public Data Request Form.
Use VINE or Minnesota DOC When the Roster Is No Longer Enough
Minnesota VINE
Brown County directs victims to Minnesota VINE for supported custody-status searching and notification registration.
Review the official Brown County Victim Notification page for current instructions.
Minnesota DOC
The current Brown County jail page explains that a person sentenced to a year or more may be held in the county jail while awaiting transfer to Minnesota Department of Corrections custody.
When a transfer is likely, use the Minnesota DOC search resources.
Transfer gap: a person can disappear from a county roster before a state locator becomes the best source. Ask the jail which agency received or will receive custody.
How to Check the Latest Minnesota DOC Jail Inspection
The Minnesota Department of Corrections maintains an official archive of adult-facility inspection reports. Its current index lists a 2026 Brown County Jail report in addition to earlier reports.
Why the older article needed refreshing: Brown County’s 2024 report had an authority-to-operate period ending June 30, 2026. It should not now be presented as proof of current operating approval or as evidence that 2024 corrective findings remain unresolved.
For current inspection history, use the Minnesota DOC Adult Facilities Inspection Reports index and open the latest Brown County Jail report.
Nearby Minnesota Jail Rosters to Check After a Real Transfer Clue
Do not search neighboring counties randomly because Brown County returns no result. Use the arresting agency, court, warrant or transfer destination to choose the next jail.
Nicollet County
Check Nicollet County when the arrest, warrant, transport or court information points toward St. Peter or Nicollet County.
Blue Earth County
Check Blue Earth County only when the case or transfer information points toward Mankato or Blue Earth County.
Internal-link rule: these related articles are included for actual nearby-county transfer troubleshooting—not as generic SEO links.
Brown County Jail Contact and Directions
| Need | Contact | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Brown County Jail | 507-233-6775 | Custody, visits, mail, property and release verification. |
| Jail Administrator | 507-233-6767 | Administrative or unresolved facility questions. |
| Sheriff’s Office | 507-233-6700 | Sheriff services, warrant confirmation and records routing. |
| District Court | 507-441-7020 | Court cases, calendar questions and certified records. |
15 South Washington Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
Which Entrance Should the Public Use?
Brown County’s jail directions page instructs members of the public to turn into the parking lot and enter through the main glass doors. The sally-port directions are for official jail transports.
Use the official Brown County Directions to Jail page before travelling.
Use Brown County Booking Information Responsibly
- Do not treat an arrest or charge as proof of guilt.
- Do not use an old PDF as proof of current custody.
- Do not call a projected release date an exact release time.
- Do not guess the meaning of an undefined jail abbreviation.
- Do not use a third-party mugshot as proof the person is still incarcerated.
- Do not publish victim, juvenile, medical or private family information.
- Do not use booking records to threaten, shame, harass or stalk someone.
- Use current court records when legal consequences matter.
Brown County New Ulm Jail Roster FAQs
Where is the official Brown County New Ulm jail roster?
Brown County Minnesota links its jail roster PDF from the official Brown County Jail Information page. Start there or use the current county-linked roster PDF rather than an archived third-party copy.
How do I search the Brown County jail roster PDF on my phone?
Open the PDF in your browser or PDF viewer and use Find in Page, Find or the magnifying-glass search feature. Search the legal last name first and compare the complete booking entry.
What information appears in the Brown County jail roster?
The roster format may show name, age, booking date and time, bail, arresting agency, charges, status and projected release information. The report also includes a Current as of timestamp.
Does the Brown County New Ulm roster show mugshots?
The current official Brown County roster PDF format reviewed for this guide does not contain a separate public mugshot column. Use Brown County’s public-data process if an official booking photograph is needed and may be releasable.
Why is someone missing from the Brown County jail roster?
The arrest may have occurred after the roster timestamp, the person may still be processing, may have been released or transferred, may be listed differently, or another jurisdiction may have custody. Call the jail when same-day confirmation matters.
What are the Brown County Jail visitation hours?
Brown County’s live jail page requires visitors to call at least 24 hours in advance. A county-linked family guide lists Sunday, Monday and Thursday visiting windows, but exact hours should be confirmed with jail staff when scheduling.
How do I contact an inmate at Brown County Jail?
Brown County links Reliance Telephone for inmate calling service. The county-linked family guide also lists an inmate voicemail number, but phone-service details should be confirmed through the current county or Reliance page.
How do I add money to a Brown County Jail inmate account?
Brown County’s current Jail Information page links its inmate commissary deposit service. A county-linked family guide also discusses cash, money orders and cashier’s checks, but current acceptance should be confirmed before sending or bringing funds.
How do I check a Brown County Minnesota court date?
Use Minnesota Court Records Online or the official Brown County District Court calendar. The public calendar is posted each business day and updated hourly, but it does not include every matter handled by the court.
How do I request Brown County jail or booking records?
Brown County provides a Public Data Request Form. The current form says public users generally do not need to identify themselves or explain their reason, inspection is free, copy charges may apply and the county will respond within 10 business days.
Final Brown County Verification Checklist
- The record is for Brown County, Minnesota and New Ulm.
- The official county-linked roster PDF was opened.
- The Current as of timestamp was checked before searching.
- The full name matches age and booking information.
- Every charge, agency and status line was read.
- An undefined roster abbreviation was not guessed.
- A booking or charge was not treated as a conviction.
- A third-party mugshot was not treated as current custody proof.
- Current bail and every additional hold were verified before payment.
- Projected release was not treated as an exact pickup time.
- The court case or hearing was checked separately.
- The visit was scheduled at least 24 hours ahead.
- Family-guide visitation details were confirmed with current jail staff.
- Commissary money was not confused with bail or phone funds.
- The correct USPS mail format was confirmed before sending important material.
- Property was approved before being brought or shipped.
- Any warrant was confirmed with the issuing agency.
- Public-data requests asked for a specific existing record.
- Minnesota DOC or another county was checked only when a transfer clue supported it.
Independent guide: Jail-Roster.org does not operate Brown County Jail, Brown County Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota Courts, Reliance Telephone, the inmate-payment system, VINE or Minnesota DOC. Live official records and instructions control whenever information changes.