Start With Sherburne County’s Inmate Search—Then Check Who Actually Controls the Custody
Sherburne County operates a large regional jail in Elk River that houses county inmates as well as people held for federal and other agencies. Search the county inmate database first, but pay close attention to the holding agency because the Sheriff’s Office may be the physical custodian without controlling the underlying federal, immigration or outside-county case.
Sherburne Is a Regional Jail, Not Just a County-Only Holding Facility
Sherburne County describes the jail as a major regional facility. Its population can include Sherburne County inmates alongside people held under federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Marshals, Bureau of Indian Affairs and other-agency authority.
Physical custody
The person may physically be inside Sherburne County Jail in Elk River.
Legal or agency control
A federal agency, immigration authority, another Minnesota county or a court may control the hold, transport or release decision.
Match the Question to the Correct System
The county inmate locator cannot answer every legal, immigration, court, bail, records or transfer question. Use the source that owns the information.
Same-day jail status
Call the jail when release, bail, medication, visit or pickup timing matters.
763-765-3800Minnesota court case
Use Minnesota Court Records Online and Sherburne County District Court.
MCRO Case SearchICE custody
Use ICE’s Online Detainee Locator when immigration custody is the relevant system.
ICE Detainee LocatorCounty Sheriff records
Use Sherburne County Records/Data Requests for reports and other releasable Sheriff-held data.
Sheriff Data RequestsMinnesota DOC
Use the state locator when custody has moved to Minnesota corrections.
Minnesota DOC LocatorHow to Search the Sherburne County Jail Roster
Start From Sherburne County
Use the county Inmate Search page or county-hosted inmate locator instead of a mugshot directory, paid background site or search-engine snippet.
Search the Legal Name
Use the person’s legal first and last name. If the search fails, try a former surname, maiden name, hyphenated spelling or another reasonable legal-name variation.
Compare More Than the Name
Review any date of birth, booking, custody, charge, SPN, agency or status information displayed by the current database before deciding you found the correct person.
Look for the Holding Agency
Because Sherburne is a regional facility, the responsible agency can be just as important as the booking itself. A federal or outside-agency hold changes the next step.
Switch to the Court or Agency Record
Use the court record for legal disposition, ICE for immigration custody questions, Minnesota DOC for state corrections and the jail for present release or bond logistics.
Refresh Before Acting
Recheck the current custody record before paying bail, funding an account, scheduling a visit, mailing items or arranging transportation.
What a Sherburne County Inmate Record Can and Cannot Prove
| Possible field | Useful for | Does not prove |
|---|---|---|
| Name / identifying data | Matching a possible custody record. | Identity if several people have similar names. |
| Booking information | Showing a jail intake event. | The alleged offense date or final case result. |
| Charge | Showing an allegation or custody basis. | Conviction, guilt, dismissal or sentence. |
| Holding agency | Identifying another authority connected to custody. | Sherburne County controls that agency’s release decision. |
| Bail / status | Starting a release inquiry. | The amount remains current or every hold is cleared. |
| Release information | A custody-status clue. | Exact physical release time. |
What to Do When You Cannot Find the Person
| Problem | Possible explanation | Next action | Official route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recent arrest | Booking or public-data processing may still be underway. | Do not assume a fixed update delay. | Call 763-765-3800. |
| Name not found | The database may use another legal spelling or surname. | Try reasonable legal-name variations. | County inmate locator. |
| ICE-related custody | Immigration custody may require a separate federal locator. | Search ICE by A-Number or exact biographical information. | ICE Online Detainee Locator. |
| Court case but no jail result | A person can have a pending case without current incarceration. | Search the court separately. | MCRO / District Court. |
| State transfer | The person may now be under Minnesota DOC jurisdiction. | Use the state locator. | Minnesota DOC. |
| Federal prison | The person may be serving a federal sentence. | Use BOP when federal imprisonment applies. | Federal Inmate Locator. |
ICE Detainees Require a Different Search Logic
Sherburne County specifically notes that ICE detainees are included in the jail population and points users to ICE’s Online Detainee Locator System for immigration custody searches.
Search by A-Number
ICE recommends A-Number search when available. The locator requires a nine-digit A-Number and the correct country of birth.
Search by biographical data
ICE’s locator requires first name, last name and country of birth. The current system warns that name searches require an exact match.
Check Sherburne County District Court Separately
Sherburne County District Court is part of Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District and has original jurisdiction over civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal and traffic matters filed in Sherburne County.
13880 Business Center Drive NW
Elk River, MN 55330 763-284-7140
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Open MCRO Case Search
How Bail and Bond Work at Sherburne County Jail
Sherburne County publishes unusually specific bail instructions. Use them only after confirming that the displayed or quoted bail still applies to the current custody situation.
County-published bail payment rules
- Bail can be paid at the jail lobby at Door D, 24 hours a day.
- The Sheriff accepts cash only for the exact amount of bail.
- Checks, credit cards and money orders are not accepted for this bail payment.
- The payer must show current government-issued photo identification.
- For an in-custody bail inquiry, call 763-765-3800.
- Have the inmate’s full name and date of birth ready.
Active-warrant situation
The county states that a person with a Sherburne County arrest warrant that carries a dollar bail amount may turn themselves in and post bail. If no bail amount is provided, the person must be booked and appear before a judge to resolve the warrant.
Release after authorization
Once the jail receives authorization to release someone, jail staff still must complete release processing. Sherburne County warns that processing time varies based on the time of day and the number of releases being handled.
On-Site and Remote Video Visits
Sherburne County offers both onsite and remote video visitation. Visits must be scheduled in advance through NCIC; walk-in visits are not allowed.
On-site visit
- One 30-minute onsite visit per incarcerated person per day.
- Onsite visits are free.
- Current weekday times: 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
- The current county page marks Saturday, Sunday and government-holiday onsite slots as unavailable.
- On-site visitation uses Door I at the Sherburne County Government Center.
- A valid government-issued photo ID is required.
- Cell phones and other electronic devices are not allowed in the visitation area, and the county says storage is not provided.
Remote visit
- Must be scheduled at least 24 hours ahead through NCIC.
- Up to five remote visits per day are currently allowed.
- Current remote scheduling window is approximately 8:30 a.m.–8:50 p.m., subject to lockdown and facility operations.
- Current published fee: $0.27 per minute.
- Non-attorney/non-clergy remote visits are recorded and monitored.
Current Sherburne County Communication Rates
NCIC is the county’s current communication provider. Inmates receive telephone access after booking is completed; incoming calls to inmates are not accepted.
| Call type | Current published rate |
|---|---|
| Local | $0.16/minute |
| In-state | $0.16/minute |
| Out-of-state | $0.16/minute |
| Mexico / Canada | $0.25/minute |
| Other international | $0.35/minute |
Voicemail
The county says family or friends can use NCIC voicemail after the inmate has previously called that person. The current published price is $1.50 for up to three minutes, and voicemail may be monitored or recorded.
Electronic messages
Current published pricing is $0.25 per message and $0.35 per picture message. Messages and images are screened before delivery.
Sherburne County Inmate Mail Rules
Sherburne County says incoming inmate mail is processed through the U.S. Postal Service. The person in custody does not receive the original contents; mail is copied/scanned, and original contents are disposed of after 30 days.
Envelope requirements
- Use the inmate/detainee’s name as recorded at the facility.
- Include the inmate’s SPN on the front of the envelope.
- Include the sender’s name and return address in the upper-left corner.
- Confirm the current mailing address directly from the county before sending.
Current published limits
| Mail item | Published limit |
|---|---|
| Photographs | Maximum 4 per mailing; no larger than 4 × 6 inches. |
| Single item size | No larger than 8.5 × 11 inches. |
| Scannable pieces | Maximum 5 pieces/items per mailing. |
Examples of prohibited items
- Cash, ordinary personal/payroll checks, money orders, phone cards or gift cards.
- Blank paper, blank envelopes, stamps and correspondence supplies.
- Newspapers, magazines, catalogs and most bulk-mail advertising.
- Books sent directly through ordinary correspondence; the county directs book ordering through Jail Programs.
- Staples, paperclips, string, ribbon, magnets or similar attachments.
- Musical/pop-up/glitter cards and other items that cannot be safely scanned.
How to Add Money to a Sherburne County Inmate Account
An inmate account is created at booking. The account can hold money brought into custody and can be used for commissary items such as snacks, haircuts and stamps.
Online
Use Access Corrections. The county states that an online service fee applies and funds are normally credited within minutes.
Telephone
Call Access Corrections at 866-345-1884. A telephone deposit fee applies.
Jail lobby kiosk
Cash and credit-card deposits are supported. A kiosk fee applies.
Video visitation kiosk
The county also lists its video-visitation kiosk as an inmate-account deposit route.
Upon release or transfer, the county says the inmate account is closed and the balance is issued by check or debit card.
How to Request Sherburne County Sheriff Records
The Records Division maintains Sheriff criminal history, investigative reports and criminal files. A data request is separate from the live inmate roster.
Information that helps Records locate the file
- Date and approximate time of the incident.
- Incident Complaint Number / ICR / case number when known.
- Incident location.
- Names of victims, complainants or other involved parties when known.
The current Records page says staff will respond within 10 business days with the data or with information about when it will be ready and what charges will apply.
What Minnesota DOC’s 2026 Sherburne County Jail Inspection Shows
Minnesota DOC inspected Sherburne County Jail on June 22, 2026. This section provides regulatory context; it is not a current inmate count or daily jail-services status report.
| Inspection item | 2026 report | How to interpret it |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection type | Biennial | The facility remains on a biennial state inspection cycle. |
| Approved capacity | 732 secure coed beds | Capacity is not the same thing as the current inmate population. |
| Operational-capacity calculation | 95%, or 695.40 beds | A regulatory calculation, not a live roster count. |
| Mandatory compliance | 125 of 126; 99.21% | One mandatory-rule item was listed as noncompliant in the inspection summary. |
| Essential compliance | 101 of 101; 100% | All essential rules counted in the report were compliant. |
| Authority to operate | July 1, 2026–June 30, 2028 | The operating-approval period stated by the state report. |
| Juvenile hold approval | 6 hours | A narrow state regulatory approval, not a public juvenile roster. |
ICE, Minnesota DOC, VINE and Federal Custody Alternatives
ICE Online Detainee Locator
Use the ICE locator when immigration detention is the relevant custody system. An ICE search is not a substitute for a Minnesota criminal-court record.
Minnesota DOC
Use Minnesota’s public DOC locator when a person has moved into state corrections jurisdiction after sentencing or transfer.
Minnesota VINE
Sherburne County directs victims and concerned users to VINE for custody-status information and notifications such as release, escape or transfer.
VINE telephone: 877-664-8463.
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Use the BOP locator for federal imprisonment. A person physically housed at Sherburne on behalf of the U.S. Marshals or another federal authority may not yet fit the same search pattern as someone serving a sentence in a BOP institution.
Sherburne County Jail, Sheriff, Court and Records Contacts
| Office | Contact | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Sherburne County Jail | 763-765-3800 | Current custody, bail, release and jail-specific questions. |
| Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office | 763-765-3500 | General Sheriff services and routing. |
| Records Division | 763-765-3569 | Sheriff data and records requests. |
| Sherburne County District Court | 763-284-7140 | Minnesota court cases, calendars and court records. |
| NCIC | 800-943-2189 | Phone, messaging and video-visitation account support. |
| Access Corrections | 866-345-1884 | Inmate-account deposit support. |
Elk River, MN 55330
Use Sherburne County Custody Information Responsibly
- An arrest, booking or detention record is not a conviction.
- An ICE hold and a Minnesota criminal case are different legal systems.
- A federal hold does not mean Sherburne County controls the release decision.
- A displayed bail figure should be verified before payment.
- A court case does not prove current jail custody.
- A saved inmate-search screenshot can become stale quickly.
- Do not use custody information for stalking, harassment, threats or public shaming.
- Use court records and qualified counsel when legal consequences matter.
Sherburne County Jail Roster FAQs
Where is the official Sherburne County inmate search?
Sherburne County provides an Inmate Search page that links to its county-hosted inmate locator. Use that route instead of copied roster or mugshot websites.
Does Sherburne County Jail hold ICE detainees?
Yes. Sherburne County states that its jail population includes ICE detainees as well as people held for other federal and local agencies. Use the ICE locator when the immigration-custody record is the relevant source.
Why might someone be in Sherburne County Jail for another agency?
Sherburne operates a large regional jail and contracts or works with several agencies. The person may be physically housed in Elk River while another county or federal authority controls the hold or case.
How do I confirm bail for a Sherburne County inmate?
Call the jail at 763-765-3800 and have the inmate’s full name and date of birth ready. Verify the current amount and all holds before paying.
Can I pay Sherburne County bail with a credit card?
The current county bail page says the jail accepts exact cash only for the bail transaction at Door D and does not accept credit cards, checks or money orders for that payment.
How often can someone have an onsite visit?
The county currently allows one free 30-minute onsite video visit per inmate each day. Visits must be scheduled in advance through NCIC.
How much are Sherburne County inmate calls?
The county currently publishes NCIC rates of $0.16 per minute for local, in-state and out-of-state calls, $0.25 for Mexico/Canada and $0.35 for other international calls.
What is an SPN for Sherburne inmate mail?
Sherburne County requires the inmate/detainee name and SPN on the front of incoming mail. Use the identifying information shown by the facility and confirm the current mailing address before sending correspondence.
How do I add money to an inmate account?
The county uses Access Corrections for online and telephone deposits and also provides jail-lobby and video-visitation kiosks. Deposit service fees apply.
How do I request a Sherburne County Sheriff report?
Use the Sheriff Records/Data Request process and include the incident date/time, ICR or case number, location and involved names when known. Records can be reached at 763-765-3569.
Final Sherburne County Verification Checklist
- Use Sherburne County’s official inmate locator.
- Match more than a similar name.
- Identify the holding or controlling agency.
- Do not treat booking as conviction.
- Use MCRO for Minnesota court cases.
- Use ICE’s locator when immigration custody is involved.
- Confirm bail at 763-765-3800 before payment.
- Bring exact cash and current ID when using the county’s published Door D bail route.
- Do not assume bail guarantees immediate physical release.
- Schedule NCIC visits at least 24 hours ahead.
- Recheck current onsite availability before traveling.
- Keep inmate-account deposits separate from bail.
- Include the inmate’s name and SPN on mail.
- Do not send prohibited money instruments through inmate mail.
- Use Sheriff Records for reports, not the inmate locator.
- Use Minnesota DOC, BOP or another authority only when the verified custody path supports it.
Official Sources Used for This Sherburne County Guide
- Sherburne County Inmate Search
- Sherburne County Inmate Locator
- Sherburne County Corrections / Jail
- Sherburne County Bail and Bond Release Information
- Sherburne County Visitation
- Sherburne County Inmate Phone, Email and Mail
- Sherburne County Inmate Accounts
- Sherburne County Sheriff Data Requests
- Minnesota Judicial Branch — Sherburne County District Court
- Minnesota Court Records Online
- ICE Online Detainee Locator System
- Minnesota DOC — Sherburne County Jail 2026 Inspection
- Minnesota DOC Adult Facility Inspection Archive
- Minnesota DOC Public Locator
- VINELink
- Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator
Independent publisher notice: Jail-Roster.org is an independent informational website. It does not operate or represent Sherburne County Jail, the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota courts, ICE, the U.S. Marshals Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Minnesota DOC, NCIC, Access Corrections, VINE or the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Current official records control whenever custody status, pricing, visiting availability, agency responsibility, fees or procedures change.