Read the Roster Timestamp and the Holding Agency Before You Act
Nobles County publishes a county-hosted inmate list with an image link, booking date, agency, charge type, charge/status description and a visible Last Updated time. The list can also contain people held for Rock County, Pipestone County or another agency, so do not assume the agency shown on a charge is the same office that operates the Nobles County Jail or the court handling the case.
The Nobles County Roster Is a Timestamped Current-Inmate List
The Sheriff links directly to a live HTML inmate listing hosted on the county’s own server. Each listed person has a booking date, one or more charge lines and a Last Updated time. The page also provides an Image link for the booking entry.
The live list is designed for current custody. It is not a complete historical archive of everyone who has ever been arrested, booked or released in Nobles County.
How to Search the Nobles County Jail Roster
Open the county’s own inmate list
Start with the official Nobles County inmate listing instead of a paid people-search form or copied mugshot page.
Use your browser’s Find function
The public list is a long page rather than a dedicated name-search form. Use Ctrl+F on Windows, Command+F on Mac or Find in Page on a phone, then search the legal surname.
Match the booking date and agency
Compare the date shown directly below the name and the agency on each charge line. A name-only match can identify the wrong person.
Read every charge line
One person may have multiple agencies, classifications or status labels such as Unsentenced, Sentenced, Warrant Arrest, Probable Cause Arrest or Holding for Another Agency.
Open the image only as an identity clue
The image link can help distinguish people with similar names, but a booking image is not proof of guilt or the final court result.
Read the Last Updated time
Use the displayed timestamp to understand how fresh the public entry is. Recheck before paying, visiting, mailing or arranging transportation.
Move to the court for the case
The roster explains custody. Nobles County District Court and Minnesota Court Records Online handle public court-case information.
How to Interpret the Nobles County Roster Fields
| Roster item | What it helps confirm | What it does not prove |
|---|---|---|
| Image | One visual clue tied to the displayed custody entry. | Guilt, conviction or current custody after the listing changes. |
| Name | The name used on the jail record. | A name-only match is the correct person. |
| Date below the name | The booking/admission date associated with the entry. | The exact arrest time, court date or release date. |
| Agency | The law-enforcement or holding agency tied to that charge line. | That the agency operates Nobles County Jail or controls the court case. |
| Type | The public charge classification, such as felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor or Unknown. | The final charge level after prosecution or court action. |
| Description | The allegation/status text associated with that custody line. | Conviction, plea, sentence or final disposition. |
| Last Updated | When the public roster entry/list was last refreshed. | That nothing changed after that displayed time. |
“Holding for Another Agency” Can Point Outside Nobles County
The current Nobles County list includes entries associated with Pipestone County Sheriff’s Office and Rock County Sheriff’s Office, as well as Nobles County Sheriff, Worthington Police and Adrian Police. Some entries explicitly say Holding for Another Agency.
For a local case, Nobles County District Court and the local arresting agency are usually the first court/records routes to check.
The person can be physically housed at Nobles County Jail while the originating warrant, charge or court matter belongs elsewhere. Verify the agency and court before paying or requesting records.
Do not assume resolving one charge or bond clears every hold. Ask the jail which agency must authorize release.
If the Person Is Not Listed, Troubleshoot the Custody Stage First
| Problem | Possible explanation | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| Very recent arrest | Transport, intake, identity review or roster publication may still be in progress. | Recheck the timestamp and call 507-295-5290 when timing matters. |
| Exact surname not found | Different legal spelling, former surname, hyphenation or suffix. | Search a shorter distinctive portion of the surname and verify other facts. |
| Person was listed earlier | Release, transfer or another agency taking custody. | Use VINE, Minnesota DOC or the identified holding agency according to the case. |
| Court case exists but no jail result | A pending case, citation or warrant does not automatically mean current incarceration. | Check the court case separately and verify jail custody by phone. |
| State sentence | The person may have transferred to Minnesota DOC jurisdiction. | Use the Minnesota DOC Public Viewer. |
| Federal matter | County jail search does not replace federal custody records. | Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator when federal custody is supported by the case context. |
Use the Official Source That Owns the Next Question
Use the county-hosted inmate listing and check the displayed Last Updated time.
Official inmate listingUse the Nobles County Jail information page.
Nobles County JailUse Nobles County District Court and Minnesota Court Records Online.
Nobles County District CourtRock-Nobles Community Corrections is separate from the jail and provides local supervision services.
Rock-Nobles Community CorrectionsUse Minnesota VINE for supported county-jail custody and release notifications.
VINELinkUse the Minnesota DOC Public Viewer after a state transfer or DOC commitment.
Minnesota DOC Public ViewerUse the Bureau of Prisons locator for BOP custody.
BOP Inmate LocatorUse the county Data Practices page and the Sheriff for records held by that office.
Data Practices & PoliciesIf the Nobles roster shows Pipestone County Sheriff as the holding/arrest agency, verify the Pipestone case separately.
Pipestone County Jail Roster guideNobles County District Court Handles the Local Case Record
Nobles County District Court is part of Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District and has jurisdiction over criminal, traffic, civil, family, probate and juvenile cases filed in Nobles County.
Prairie Justice Center
1530 Airport Road
P.O. Box 547
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: 507-350-3015
The court’s current page lists counter hours of Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with staff available by telephone from 4:00–4:30 p.m. The public weekly calendar is posted at 7:00 a.m. each business day and updated hourly, but the Judicial Branch warns that not every matter appears and schedules can change.
Why a pending criminal case may not appear in a name search
Minnesota Court Records Online has an important limitation: a pending criminal case does not return when searching by the defendant’s name. For a pending criminal case, MCRO says you need a case number, citation number, attorney name or attorney bar number.
Do Not Read a Charge Line as a Current Bail Quote
The public Nobles County inmate list shows agency, charge type and charge/status descriptions, but it does not publish a universal current bail-payment workflow or a dedicated bail column for every booking. A third-party “bond amount” should not be substituted for direct confirmation.
- Confirm the person is still in custody.
- Identify which agency and court are tied to the charge or hold.
- Ask the jail at 507-295-5290 whether a release condition is currently set.
- For a Nobles County court case, contact District Court at 507-350-3015 when the court controls the payment or release order.
- Ask whether another agency hold, warrant, sentence or detainer remains.
- Confirm the accepted payment method and location before bringing cash or buying a bond service.
- Keep the receipt and confirm actual release before arranging pickup.
A “Warrant Arrest” Roster Label Is Not a Public Warrant Search
The live roster can label a charge line as Warrant Arrest, but that describes the displayed custody entry. During this review, no current public Nobles County Sheriff warrant-search database was verified.
If the question is whether a warrant is active now, use the appropriate court or Sheriff contact rather than treating an old roster entry as a warrant-status tool. If the roster shows another county’s agency, verify the warrant with that jurisdiction.
Visits Require Registration, Advance Scheduling and Photo ID
The Nobles County Jail publishes a specific visitation schedule and uses Reliance Telephone for visitor registration and scheduling.
| Day | Current published visiting hours |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. |
- Visitors must register through Reliance to be eligible.
- Visits must be scheduled no later than four hours before the visitation period.
- Scheduling is available online or by calling 507-295-5378.
- Published visits are 20 minutes long.
- A registered visitor may visit up to two times per day and four times per week.
- All visitors must provide photo identification.
- A visitor under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and may visit a parent or legal guardian; the county says siblings under 18 are not allowed to visit.
- A birth certificate or legal guardianship papers must accompany the child.
Phone, message and video services
Ordinary personal messages are not taken by jail staff. The county publishes an inmate message line at 507-407-2017; those messages are not confidential. Inmates may purchase $10 or $20 jail-compatible phone cards, and collect-call setup/support is available through Reliance at 800-896-3201.
The county also publishes Reliance Connect video-calling instructions. Its jail page says video calling is funded through the inmate texting account. For technical help, Reliance customer service is listed Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Central Time at 800-896-3201.
JailATM, Money Orders, Cashier’s Checks and the Lobby Kiosk Serve the Inmate Account
Nobles County lists several ways to add money to an inmate account:
Use JailATM after confirming the correct inmate and facility.
The jail accepts money orders and cashier’s checks payable to Nobles County Jail with the inmate’s name referenced. Personal checks are not accepted.
The main entrance has a kiosk teller for cash and credit-card deposits.
Do not confuse the JailATM inmate account with Reliance phone/text/video funding or with bail. Verify the purpose of the payment before submitting it.
Mail Must Come Through USPS, and Ordinary Originals Are Destroyed After Copying
The county says all inmate mail must come through the United States Post Office. Incoming non-privileged mail is copied; the copy is delivered to the inmate and the original is destroyed.
Nobles County Jail
1530 Airport Ste 200
Worthington, MN 56187
- Do not leave mail, stamps or envelopes with a visitor for delivery to the inmate.
- The inmate can buy stamps and envelopes through jail canteen.
- The jail says photos are not allowed.
- Books and magazines are not allowed under the current published general-information rules.
- Religious material is inspected by jail staff.
- Only mail arriving through USPS is delivered under the published rule.
PREA Reports Can Be Made on Behalf of an Inmate
Nobles County Jail publishes a zero-tolerance policy for sexual abuse and sexual harassment. The county says the Worthington Police Department investigates criminal allegations.
The jail page lists 507-295-5400 as an outside reporting route for an allegation made on behalf of an inmate.
The jail page lists 800-376-4311 as an outside reporting route and separately lists 507-376-4311 for an anonymous report.
For an immediate emergency, call 911. Do not use ordinary inmate phone, message or email channels when an urgent safety report needs direct law-enforcement response.
Use the Sheriff for Sheriff-Held Records and the Court for Court Files
Nobles County publishes Data Practices policies and a Sheriff data-practices guideline/request route. The Sheriff’s Office operates the jail and maintains law-enforcement records, while the Minnesota Judicial Branch controls court records.
| Record needed | Best starting source | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Current inmate entry / image link | Official Nobles County inmate listing | This is the live public custody display. |
| Sheriff report / law-enforcement data | Nobles County Sheriff / Data Practices | The agency holding the record controls release under Minnesota data-practices rules. |
| Court filing / certified court document | Nobles County District Court | County public-data requests do not replace the court’s record system. |
| Probation / supervision question | Rock-Nobles Community Corrections | Community supervision is a different record/task from jail custody. |
Booking images are not case outcomes
The public roster provides an Image link with inmate entries. If you need an official copy beyond what is displayed, use the responsible agency’s data request process. A booking image does not show whether charges were dismissed, amended or resulted in conviction.
Use VINE for County-Jail Changes and Minnesota DOC After a State Transfer
The Nobles County Jail page lists Minnesota VINE for custody-status searches and notifications. Toll-free: 877-664-8463.
VINELinkThe DOC Public Viewer covers people committed to the Commissioner of Corrections who remain under DOC jurisdiction.
Minnesota DOC SearchUse the Bureau of Prisons locator for federal correctional custody. A released/not-in-BOP result does not rule out state, local or supervised status.
BOP LocatorRock-Nobles Community Corrections is not the jail roster
Rock and Nobles Counties jointly operate community-corrections services for probation, pretrial supervision and other community-based programs. Its Nobles County office is at the Prairie Justice Center and uses 507-295-5310. A probation or electronic-monitoring question belongs there, not in the jail roster.
Nobles County Jail, Sheriff and Court Contacts
| Contact | Use it for | Verified detail |
|---|---|---|
| Nobles County Jail | Current custody, jail procedures, release-sensitive questions | 507-295-5290 |
| Nobles County Sheriff | Law-enforcement and Sheriff routing | 507-295-5400 |
| Visit scheduling | Advance visitation scheduling | 507-295-5378 |
| Inmate message system | Non-confidential inmate voice message | 507-407-2017 |
| Reliance support | Phone/video/text account support | 800-896-3201 |
| Nobles County District Court | Criminal case, hearing, court record and court-controlled release questions | 507-350-3015 |
| Rock-Nobles Community Corrections | Probation, pretrial supervision and community corrections | 507-295-5310 |
| Minnesota VINE | County-jail custody notifications | 877-664-8463 |
Prairie Justice Center
1530 Airport Road, Worthington, MN 56187. The complex houses the Nobles County Jail, Sheriff, Worthington Police, court and other justice functions, but suite numbers and service counters differ. Use the specific mailing/service address listed for your task.
Use Roster and Booking Information Responsibly
- An arrest, booking, warrant label, charge or booking image is not proof of guilt.
- “Holding for Another Agency” can mean the legal matter belongs outside Nobles County.
- A person can have several agencies or holds on one custody entry.
- A roster timestamp is a snapshot, not a guarantee of current release status.
- A warrant-arrest label on an old booking does not prove a warrant remains active.
- Court records control the public legal case and disposition.
- Do not use an old screenshot as current custody proof.
- Do not use public jail information to harass, threaten, stalk or shame a listed person.
Nobles County Jail Roster FAQs
Where is the official Nobles County jail roster?
The Nobles County Sheriff links to a county-hosted Inmate Listing at ftp.co.nobles.mn.us. Use that list for current custody clues and read the visible Last Updated time before relying on an entry.
Does the Nobles County roster show booking photos?
The public inmate listing provides an Image link with listed entries. Treat the image as an identity clue only; it does not establish guilt, conviction or the current outcome of the case.
How often does the Nobles County inmate list update?
The live list displays a Last Updated time, but the public county pages reviewed for this refresh do not promise one fixed hourly or daily refresh interval. Check the displayed timestamp and call 507-295-5290 when timing matters.
Why does the roster show Pipestone County or Rock County Sheriff?
Nobles County can physically house a person whose charge or hold is associated with another agency. A “Holding for Another Agency” line means you should verify the originating agency and court before making a payment or records request.
What do Unsentenced, Sentenced, Warrant Arrest and Holding for Another Agency mean?
They are custody/status descriptions shown on the roster’s charge lines. They help explain why a person is listed, but they do not replace the court file or prove the current status of a warrant or final sentence.
How do I find a pending Nobles County criminal case?
Use Minnesota Court Records Online with the case number, citation number, attorney name or attorney bar number, or contact Nobles County District Court. MCRO does not return a pending criminal matter when searching by the defendant’s name.
How do I verify bail for someone in Nobles County Jail?
Call the jail at 507-295-5290 and identify the agency and court associated with the charge. For a Nobles County court matter, District Court is 507-350-3015. The public roster should not be treated as a universal current bail-payment quote.
What are the Nobles County Jail visiting hours?
The county currently lists Sunday 9:00–11:00 a.m. and 7:00–10:00 p.m., Tuesday 7:00–10:00 p.m., and Thursday 9:00–11:00 a.m. Visits must be registered and scheduled at least four hours in advance through Reliance or 507-295-5378.
What is the Nobles County inmate mailing address?
Use the inmate’s name, Nobles County Jail, 1530 Airport Ste 200, Worthington, MN 56187. The county says mail must arrive through USPS, non-privileged originals are destroyed after copying, photos are not allowed, and books and magazines are not allowed.
How do I put money on a Nobles County inmate account?
The county lists JailATM for online deposits, a cash/credit kiosk in the Prairie Justice Center entrance, and money orders or cashier’s checks payable to Nobles County Jail with the inmate’s name referenced. Personal checks are not accepted.
How can I report a PREA concern about someone in the jail?
The county says allegations can be reported on an inmate’s behalf to Worthington Police at 507-295-5400 or Southwest Crisis Center at 800-376-4311. The county also lists 507-376-4311 for anonymous reporting to the crisis center.
When should I use Minnesota VINE or Minnesota DOC?
Use Minnesota VINE for supported county-jail custody and release notifications. Use the Minnesota DOC Public Viewer after a person is committed or transferred into DOC jurisdiction. Federal correctional custody is searched separately through BOP.
Official Sources Reviewed for This Update
- Nobles County Jail — current jail telephone/email, money, Reliance phone/video, visitation schedule/rules, mail, VINE and PREA.
- Nobles County Inmate Listing — current names, images, booking dates, agencies, charge types/descriptions and update time.
- Nobles County Sheriff — jail authority, Sheriff address and contact.
- Nobles County District Court — court address, contact, hours, jurisdiction and calendar information.
- Minnesota Court Records Online — public district-court search and pending-criminal search limitations.
- Rock-Nobles Community Corrections — probation/pretrial/community-corrections distinction and contact.
- Nobles County Data Practices & Policies — public-data request framework.
- Minnesota DOC custody notification information — VINE and state-custody notification separation.
- Minnesota DOC Search for Individuals — state-corrections locator context.
- Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator.
Source review date: October 3, 2026. Custody, visitation, providers, phone rates, mail rules, release conditions and court schedules can change; reopen the relevant official source before payment, travel, mailing or pickup.