Find the Official Nicollet County Jail Roster, Then Verify the Record That Matters
For a current Nicollet County custody check, start with the county-linked List of Current Inmates. The Nicollet County Sheriff’s Office operates the jail in St. Peter; court cases, criminal-history records, state prison custody and federal custody use different systems.
Official-source router
Use the Source That Actually Answers Your Question
A jail roster answers a custody question. It does not replace the court docket, a Sheriff report, the state criminal-history system, a DOC locator or the federal inmate locator.
Custody-search workflow
How to Check the Nicollet County Jail Roster
Open the county-linked current-inmate roster
Start from the Nicollet County Jail page or the roster at roster.co.nicollet.mn.us. A copied roster, social post or old screenshot can be stale.
Scan or search the legal name carefully
The county roster is a current-inmate list rather than a general criminal-history database. If the page does not offer a dedicated search box, use your browser’s Find function and try the legal last name, then compare the complete entry.
Compare more than the name
Where shown, compare age, MNI, booking number, intake date, charge text and bail/bond fields. A matching name by itself is not enough when people have similar names.
Save the identifiers you may need next
Write down the booking number, MNI, intake date, case-related identifiers and exact charge/status wording. Those details can make a jail, court or records follow-up faster and reduce mistaken identity.
Switch systems when the question changes
Use the roster for county custody. Use Minnesota court records for case status, the Sheriff’s Records Department for agency records, Minnesota DOC for state corrections and BOP for federal custody.
How to Read Nicollet County Roster Fields
The existing Nicollet County roster format has displayed fields such as photo, MNI, name, sex, age, booking number, intake date, charges and bail/bond information. Treat each field as a custody snapshot, not a final legal outcome.
| Roster field | What it can help confirm | What it does not prove |
|---|---|---|
| Name, age, photo | Helps distinguish people with similar names. | Guilt, identity when other details do not match, or current status after the roster updates. |
| MNI | A Minnesota criminal-justice identifier associated with the person’s record. | A court disposition or that every record with a similar name belongs to the same person. |
| Booking number | Identifies a particular jail booking event. | That the person is still in custody after release or transfer. |
| Intake date | When the listed booking was processed. | A future release time. |
| Charge/status line | The allegation, sentence/hold label or booking reason recorded by the jail. | Conviction, dismissal, plea, acquittal or final sentencing result. |
| Bail/bond | A jail-displayed amount or condition at that point in time. | That the amount is still current, that every hold is cleared, or that payment will produce immediate release. |
Troubleshooting
What to Do When the Person Is Not on the Nicollet County Roster
A missing name does not tell you why the person is absent. Work from the most likely custody explanation to the correct official system instead of searching random jail directories.
Problem: The arrest or booking was very recent
Problem: The name is not matching
Problem: There is a court case but no jail listing
Problem: The person was released or transferred
Problem: The person may be in state or federal custody
Local facility context
Nicollet County Jail in St. Peter
Who operates the jail?
The Nicollet County Sheriff’s Office operates the detention facility. The county says the facility was updated in 1984 and has a published capacity of 34 inmates.
Who can be housed there?
The county describes the jail as housing male and female inmates, including people who are sentenced, awaiting sentence or court action, serving straight time or participating in work release.
Accessibility support
The jail page says auxiliary aids and services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing detainees, including sign-language or oral interpreters and TTY-related support. Ask the Sheriff’s Department for the appropriate coordinator when needed.
Court and release verification
Charges, Court Dates, Bail and Bond Are Separate Checks
Nicollet County District Court is part of Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District and has original jurisdiction over criminal and traffic cases filed in the county, along with other district-court case types. The current Minnesota Judicial Branch court page lists the Nicollet County Courthouse at 501 S. Minnesota Avenue, St. Peter, with phone 507-550-7032.
For the legal case
Use Minnesota Court Records Online access for available public district-court records and documents. A courthouse public-access terminal can provide broader electronic access than remote access in some situations.
For current bail or bond
The jail roster can display bail/bond fields, but verify the current amount, conditions, holds and accepted payment route before sending money. The official pages reviewed did not provide a single current public bail-payment workflow detailed enough to reproduce safely here.
For release timing
Do not treat payment, a court order or an estimated release field as a guaranteed exit time. Other holds, paperwork and custody processing can affect release. Confirm same-day pickup or release status with the jail.
Visits and communication
Visitation: Confirm the Appointment and Visit Length Before You Travel
Nicollet County’s Jail page and Sheriff FAQ agree on the published visiting windows: Tuesday 6–7:30 p.m., Thursday 8–11 a.m., and Saturday 1–4:30 p.m. They also agree that visitors need valid photo identification, minors must be with a parent or legal guardian, visitors cannot be under the influence, and people incarcerated in this jail during the prior 60 days are not allowed to visit.
| Day | Published visiting window | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 p.m. | Call to schedule or confirm, bring valid picture ID and confirm the current visit length. |
| Thursday | 8–11 a.m. | Confirm the inmate is still in custody and the visit has not been restricted. |
| Saturday | 1–4:30 p.m. | Confirm scheduling and current rules before travel. |
Phone Calls and Voicemail
The county Jail page says Nicollet County uses Reliance Telephone. Inmates can purchase phone time, family or friends can fund phone time, and ordinary inmate calls may be monitored and recorded. The county says the jail generally does not accept incoming inmate calls through the main line except for an emergency.
The main Jail page lists 507-262-1022 for leaving a brief message for an inmate to call back and 800-896-3201 for a Reliance direct account. However, the Sheriff FAQ lists a different inmate-voicemail number, 507-931-9931. Verify the current voicemail route through the jail before relying on either number.
Mail, commissary and inmate funds
Use the Jail’s Published Mail and Deposit Channels
Inmate mail
Inmate NameNicollet County Jail
P.O. Box 117
St. Peter, MN 56082
The county says inmate mail is accepted through the U.S. Mail. Incoming and outgoing mail is inspected; legal mail is opened only in the inmate’s presence.
Money by mail
The Jail page says money orders or cashier’s checks made payable to the inmate are accepted. It specifically warns that the jail is not responsible for cash sent through the mail.
Online inmate-account deposit
The county Jail page links JailATM as its “Deposit Money for an Inmate Account” route. Check the live provider screen for current fees and required identifiers before submitting a transaction.
Sentence reporting and Huber
Reporting to Jail and Nicollet County Work Release
For a person ordered to report to jail, the county says to arrive at the time on the sentencing order and not under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The Jail page instructs people reporting for a sentence to bring the sentencing order, current prescription medications in their original containers, the booking fee, and permitted clothing or underwear items listed by the jail.
Huber Work Release Is Not Automatic
The judge must grant Huber, but the jail still verifies employment and program requirements before allowing work release. The county strongly recommends contacting the Jail Programmer after the court hearing and before the jail start date. The Work Release page lists the Jail Programmer at 507-934-7112, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Booking fee: $25 is listed by the Jail and Work Release pages.
- Drug test: the Work Release page lists a $25 urinalysis charge.
- Schedule limit: generally no more than 6 workdays in a row and 48 hours per week; up to 60 hours including travel may be reviewed in special circumstances.
- Out-of-county Huber: the Work Release page lists $75 per day and requires a judge’s order allowing Nicollet County reporting at the inmate’s expense.
Sheriff records and Minnesota data law
Arrest Reports, Sheriff Records and Booking Photographs
The Nicollet County Records Department maintains Sheriff’s Office crime and arrest records, traffic-accident reports and related documents. The county directs public records questions to 507-934-7100, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Inspection and copies
Nicollet County’s data-practices policy says public data may be inspected without charge. For Sheriff records, some documents are private or require a signed release.
Copy fees
For 100 or fewer black-and-white letter or legal paper copies, the Sheriff Records page lists 25¢ for a one-sided page and 50¢ for a two-sided copy. Payment is required before copies are provided.
Booking photographs
Minnesota Statutes § 13.82, subd. 26 generally classifies booking photographs as public data, but a law-enforcement agency may temporarily withhold one when access would adversely affect an active investigation.
For a formal county data request, use Nicollet County Data Practices Requests. For a criminal-history search rather than a current jail record, use the Minnesota BCA Public Criminal History system.
When Nicollet County Is the Wrong Custody System
Minnesota DOC
Use the Minnesota DOC locator when the person may be committed to the Commissioner of Corrections or under DOC jurisdiction. The DOC says its public search includes people still under its jurisdiction, including some released from prison who remain under supervision.
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Use the BOP Inmate Locator for federal custody. BOP warns that release dates can change after sentence recalculation, so treat the locator as a federal custody source rather than a county-jail substitute.
Another county
If an arresting agency or transfer information identifies another Minnesota county, search that confirmed county’s official jail source. Avoid guessing through every nearby county without a factual reason.
Contacts and directions
Nicollet County Jail, Sheriff and Court Contacts
| Need | Verified contact | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Nicollet County Jail / Sheriff facility line | 507-931-1570 | The county Facility Locations page lists this for Jail & Sheriff’s Office; use for facility questions and to confirm a visit before travel. |
| Sheriff’s Office main line | 507-934-7100 | Sheriff administration, records routing and the main contact listed on the Jail and Sheriff pages. |
| Sheriff Records | 507-934-7100, Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | Crime, arrest, crash and other Sheriff’s Office record requests. |
| Jail Programmer / Huber | 507-934-7112, Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–3 p.m. | Work-release preparation, employment verification and Huber questions. |
| Nicollet County District Court | 507-550-7032 | Court-administration and case or hearing questions; online records remain available through MCRO. |
| Emergency | 911 | Immediate threats to life or safety, not routine roster questions. |
501 S. Minnesota Avenue
P.O. Box 117
St. Peter, MN 56082
Use Jail and Booking Information Responsibly
- An arrest or booking entry is not a conviction.
- A booking charge is not the final court disposition.
- A warrant does not prove current incarceration.
- A listed or estimated release status is not a guaranteed release time.
- Old screenshots should not be treated as proof of current custody.
- Do not use public jail information to harass, threaten, stalk or shame people.
- Use court records for the legal outcome and official contacts for time-sensitive decisions.
- Do not expose victim, witness, child, medical or other sensitive information from a public record.
Frequently asked questions
Nicollet County Jail Roster FAQs
How do I check the official Nicollet County jail roster?
Why is someone missing from the Nicollet County roster?
Does a charge on the roster mean the person was convicted?
What are the Nicollet County Jail visiting hours?
How can I put money on a Nicollet County inmate account?
How do inmate phone calls work?
Where do I send inmate mail?
How do I get a Nicollet County arrest or Sheriff report?
Are Nicollet County booking photographs public?
When should I use Minnesota DOC or the federal BOP locator?
Official Sources Used for This Refresh
- Nicollet County Jail — facility, mail, Reliance phone system, visiting rules, reporting instructions, JailATM link and roster link.
- Nicollet County Sheriff’s Office — operator, facility capacity, Sheriff contact and jail/dispatch context.
- Nicollet County Sheriff FAQ — visiting schedule, visitor requirements, scheduling instruction and alternate voicemail listing.
- Nicollet County Sheriff Records and Data Practices Requests — report access and copy guidance.
- Nicollet County Work Release (Huber) and County Fee Schedules — Huber requirements and the fee conflict noted above.
- Nicollet County District Court and Minnesota Access Case Records — Fifth Judicial District court contact and MCRO access.
- Minnesota Statutes § 13.82 — booking-photograph data classification.
- Minnesota Department of Corrections individual search and Federal BOP Inmate Locator — state and federal custody alternatives.
Jail-Roster.org is an independent information publisher. It does not operate or represent Nicollet County Jail, the Nicollet County Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota courts, Minnesota DOC, BCA, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, JailATM or Reliance Telephone.
Source review date: October 4, 2026. Live custody, visitation, phone, fees, court records and provider instructions can change. Verify time-sensitive information through the linked official source before visiting, paying, mailing items or making a legal decision.