Choose the Right Record Before You Pay or Travel
Sherburne County uses one system for current jail custody and a separate Sheriff’s archive for people booked during recent reporting periods.
This guide shows how to search both sources, verify the correct person and handle court, bail, release, visitation, phone, mail, deposits and federal-custody questions.
Current Roster, Weekly Bookings, Court Records or Data Request?
These sources answer different questions. Using the wrong one can make a released person look incarcerated or cause a current inmate to appear missing.
Current inmate locator
Use for: checking whether someone is currently listed in Sherburne County Jail custody.
Not designed for: a permanent arrest-history search.
Weekly booking reports
Use for: seeing people the Sheriff reported as booked during a recent weekly period.
Not proof of: present custody or conviction.
Minnesota court records
Use for: filed cases, charges, hearing events and available dispositions.
Not proof of: the person’s current physical location.
Sheriff data request
Use for: a specific incident, report or older public record not available in the live locator.
Requires: enough identifying details to find the record.
Important daily-booking clarification: Sherburne County does not present a permanent day-by-day historical jail roster through the live locator. The county instead publishes weekly Sheriff reports that include recent booking summaries.
Go Directly to the Task You Need
Choose What You Are Trying to Verify
Open the matching card to see the best official source and the limitation you should understand first.
Is the person currently in Sherburne County Jail?
Use the county inmate locator. Search the legal name and compare multiple identity and custody fields.
Was the person booked during a recent week?
Use the Sheriff’s Weekly Reports archive. A weekly entry shows a reported booking, not continued custody.
What is the court case or hearing date?
Use Minnesota Court Records Online. Confirm the county, case number and defendant before relying on the result.
How much bail is due?
Call the jail with the full name and date of birth. Confirm the amount, case, holds and payment method before going to Door D.
Is this an ICE detainee?
Sherburne County houses ICE detainees. Use the ICE locator when immigration custody controls the record.
How do I schedule a visit?
Review the county schedule and PDF rules first. Public visits use video visitation and advance scheduling.
How do I add commissary money?
Use Access Corrections or an approved kiosk. Keep commissary money separate from bail and NCIC communication funds.
How do I obtain an older report?
Submit a specific data request with the incident date, location, names and ICR or case number when known.
How to Search the Sherburne County Jail Roster
Open the County Search Page
Start from Sherburne County’s page rather than a copied roster, search-engine cache or paid background-check website.
Search the Last Name First
A broad surname search is less likely to miss a hyphen, suffix, shortened first name or formatting difference.
Add Only the Filter You Need
Use the first name, gender or birth year when the surname returns too many results. Over-filtering can hide the correct record.
Open the Full Custody Entry
Review available identity details, custody date, booking status, bail or fine field, court date, court branch and linked case information.
Identify the Holding Authority
The Elk River facility houses county inmates and detainees connected with ICE, U.S. Marshals, the Bureau of Indian Affairs and other agencies.
Verify Before Acting
Contact the jail, court or responsible agency before paying bail, mailing documents, scheduling travel or relying on a release time.
County disclaimer: locator information is not guaranteed to be accurate and should not be used as the sole basis for legal action. A booking entry is not a conviction.
How Sherburne County Weekly Booking Reports Work
The Sheriff’s Office publishes dated weekly reports. These reports include a section identifying people reported as booked into the county jail for alleged offenses during the reporting period.
What the Weekly Report Can Help You Find
- A name included in the Sheriff’s recent booking summary
- The person’s listed age and city
- A brief description of the alleged offense
- The date of the weekly publication
- Other Sheriff activity included in the same report
What the Weekly Report Does Not Confirm
- That the person remains in jail today
- The complete booking record
- The current bail amount
- The next court date
- Whether charges were amended or dismissed
- Whether the person was convicted
Use both sources: search the weekly archive to identify a recent reported booking, then use the current inmate locator to check whether the person is still listed in custody.
Browse the official Sheriff’s Weekly Reports archive after understanding these limitations.
What the Inmate Locator Fields Can Tell You
| Field | What it can help confirm | What still needs verification |
|---|---|---|
| Image | A visual clue when multiple people have similar names. | Identity and legal outcome; an image does not prove guilt. |
| Race, sex and age | Additional details associated with the custody record. | A complete identity match using other information. |
| Height, weight, hair and eyes | Approximate physical descriptors recorded by the system. | Current appearance or exact measurements. |
| Custody date | The date associated with the displayed custody record. | Exact arrest time and full booking timeline. |
| Booking status | The status currently entered in the jail system. | The meaning of an unfamiliar code or status. |
| Bail or fine amount | A monetary field associated with the displayed entry. | Current amount, case, holds, conditions and accepted payment. |
| Court date | A scheduled court event connected with the custody record. | Changes, courtroom, time and remote-hearing instructions. |
| Court branch | The jurisdiction or court connected with the entry. | Whether another county or federal authority is also involved. |
| Case details | Matters or allegations linked to the booking. | Filed charges, amendments, dismissal, plea and judgment. |
Do not convert a booking field into a conclusion: an image, allegation, booking status or bail amount is not proof that the person committed an offense.
Match at Least Three Independent Details
Name details
Legal spelling, middle name, former surname, hyphen and Jr., Sr., II or III suffix.
Identity details
Birth year, age, image and available physical descriptors.
Event details
Custody date, arrest location, alleged matter, court branch and case information.
- Do not rely only on the name.
- Do not rely only on the booking photograph.
- Check the birth year when the name is common.
- Compare the custody date with the known arrest date.
- Confirm the court branch and case.
- Contact the jail when the identity remains uncertain.
Why Someone May Be Missing From the Locator
| Possible reason | Best next step |
|---|---|
| Very recent arrest | The person may still be in transport, medical screening, identification or booking. Search again and call when timing is urgent. |
| Name variation | Try the last name alone, former surname, hyphen variation, suffix or alternate spelling. |
| Released | The live locator focuses on current custody. Check the weekly report and court record. |
| Transferred | Check ICE, Minnesota DOC, another county or the appropriate federal agency. |
| Court case only | A person can have a criminal case or warrant without being in current jail custody. |
| Agency hold | Determine whether ICE, U.S. Marshals, BIA or another agency controls the custody record. |
Urgent custody question: call Sherburne County Jail at 763-765-3800 when the answer affects safety, medication, bail, court transport or release pickup.
ICE, U.S. Marshals and Other Federal Custody
Sherburne County Jail is a large regional facility that houses county inmates and detainees connected with ICE, the U.S. Marshals Service, the Bureau of Indian Affairs and other agencies.
ICE Detainee Search
Use the ICE locator when immigration authorities control the custody. An ICE A-number is different from a county jail identifier or Minnesota DOC number.
Open the official ICE detainee locator
Federal Pretrial Versus Federal Prison
A person held for the U.S. Marshals Service may remain in a county detention facility while a federal case is pending and may not appear in the Bureau of Prisons system.
Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator when the person may be serving a federal sentence or housed in a BOP facility.
Minnesota State Correctional Custody
Use the state locator when sentencing or transfer may have moved the person from county custody into the Minnesota Department of Corrections system.
Check Court Dates and Filed Case Information
The inmate locator can display a court date, branch and case details, but the court system should be used to verify public filed information and later changes.
| Question | Best source | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Was a case filed? | Minnesota Court Records Online | County, case number, defendant and filing date. |
| When is the next hearing? | Court register or court administration | Date, time, courtroom and remote instructions. |
| Did the charge change? | Court register of actions | Amended, dismissed or resolved counts. |
| Is the online copy certified? | Court administration | Whether a certified or official copy is required. |
Use Minnesota Court Records Online after collecting the full legal name, approximate filing date and county.
Legal deadline warning: verify hearings, warrants, filing dates and release conditions directly with the court or a licensed attorney.
Verify Bail, Warrants and Release Before Travelling
Sherburne County accepts bail or bond payments at Door D of the jail 24 hours a day. Cash bail must be paid in the exact amount.
Not accepted for cash bail: credit cards, checks and money orders. A current government-issued photo ID is required.
Before Going to the Jail
- Call 763-765-3800.
- Provide the full legal name.
- Provide the date of birth.
- Confirm the exact current amount.
- Ask which case controls the bail.
- Ask whether another hold or warrant exists.
- Confirm whether exact cash or a bonding agency is appropriate.
- Bring current government-issued photo ID.
- Keep the payment receipt.
Active Warrant With or Without a Dollar Amount
A person with an active warrant showing a dollar amount may be able to turn in and post bail. If the warrant does not contain a bail amount, the person must be booked and appear before a judge, normally the following business day.
Release Processing Is a Separate Step
After release authorization reaches the jail, staff still must complete internal processing. Timing can vary with the time of day and the number of releases being handled.
Review the official bail, bond and release page immediately before taking action.
Bail Verification Call Script
“I am calling about [full legal name], date of birth [date]. Can you confirm current custody, every active hold, the case connected to the bail, the exact amount, the accepted payment method and whether payment would make the person eligible for release?”
Sherburne County Public Visitation Rules
All public visits use video visitation. On-site visitors use a terminal at Door I, while remote visitors connect through an internet-enabled device.
Current On-Site Visit Information
| Item | Current county information |
|---|---|
| Visit length | One free 30-minute on-site visit per inmate per day. |
| Monday–Friday times | 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. |
| Weekend and holiday schedule | The current schedule table marks these times unavailable. |
| Location | Door I of the Sherburne County Government Center. |
| Walk-ins | Not allowed; advance scheduling is required. |
| Identification | Current government-issued photo identification. |
Schedule wording conflict: the county introduction refers generally to daily visit eligibility, but its current time table marks weekend and holiday appointments unavailable. Follow the live appointment calendar or call before planning a weekend visit.
Remote Visit Information
- Schedule through NCIC at least 24 hours in advance.
- Remote appointments are generally offered daily from 8:30 a.m. to 8:50 p.m.
- Times may change during lockdowns or facility operations.
- The county lists a remote rate of $0.27 per minute.
- An inmate may receive up to five remote visits per day.
- Nonprofessional remote visits are recorded and monitored.
Rules Converted From the Official Visitation PDF
- Visitors age 14 and older must present accepted photo identification.
- A visitor under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- Every additional participant must be listed when the visit is scheduled.
- No purses, bags, weapons, phones, cameras or recording devices are allowed on site.
- Arrive about five minutes before the appointment.
- A missed or late visit may not be rescheduled for the same day.
- The registered remote-account user must remain present and visible on camera.
- Do not use another device to add a remote participant.
- Do not drive during a remote visit.
- Do not photograph, record or post images of the inmate or facility.
- Appropriate clothing and behavior are required.
Review the live Sherburne County visitation page before scheduling.
Read the official Video Visitation Rules PDF before the appointment.
Use the official NCIC account portal or call 800-943-2189 for provider support.
Professional and Legal Visit Planning
Professional visits are generally available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., subject to emergency and facility changes.
- Email the facility to schedule rather than arriving without confirmation.
- Use jail.visits@co.sherburne.mn.us.
- Confirm the inmate remains in Sherburne County custody.
- Bring professional identification and any required credentials.
- Expect laptops, tablets, drives or recording devices to be inspected.
- Professional visitors may also create an NCIC attorney account.
Review the official professional-visit instructions before travelling.
Phone Calls, Voicemail and Electronic Messages
Telephone access begins after booking is completed. The housing phones do not receive ordinary incoming calls, and three-way calls are prohibited.
| Service | County-listed rate | Important condition |
|---|---|---|
| Local call | $0.16 per minute | Prepaid inmate or prepaid collect service. |
| In-state call | $0.16 per minute | No three-way calling. |
| Out-of-state call | $0.16 per minute | Provider account may be required. |
| Mexico or Canada | $0.25 per minute | Confirm the live rate before funding. |
| International call | $0.35 per minute | Availability can vary by destination. |
| Voicemail | $1.50 for up to three minutes | The inmate must previously have called the sender. |
| Text message | $0.25 per message | Messages are screened. |
| Picture message | $0.35 per picture | Content restrictions and screening apply. |
Privacy notice: nonprivileged calls, voicemails, messages, images and video visits may be monitored or recorded.
Review the official phone, messaging and mail page before funding a communication account.
How to Send Mail Without Having It Rejected
Incoming mail must travel through the U.S. Postal Service. The incarcerated person does not receive the original contents, and the county states that the contents are disposed of after 30 days.
Never send an irreplaceable original. Use a copy of any photograph, letter, drawing, document or keepsake that you cannot afford to lose.
Envelope and Mailing Limits
- Use the inmate or detainee’s name as recorded by the facility.
- Place the SPN on the front of the envelope.
- Place the sender’s full name and return address in the top-left corner.
- Send no more than four photographs per mailing.
- Each photograph must be no larger than 4 by 6 inches.
- No item may be larger than 8.5 by 11 inches.
- Send no more than five scannable pieces or items.
- Use an ordinary envelope without padding, plastic or metal parts.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the official page or jail before sending.
Common Prohibited Items
| Do not send | Why it may be rejected |
|---|---|
| Cash, personal checks, payroll checks or money orders | Inmate-account deposits use approved Access Corrections or kiosk routes. |
| Newspapers, magazines, catalogs or bulk advertising | These are prohibited or require separate publication review. |
| Blank paper, envelopes, stamps or address labels | Correspondence supplies are prohibited. |
| Books or photo books | Books must use the jail-program ordering process. |
| Staples, paperclips, ribbon, string or magnets | Attached or securing objects are prohibited. |
| Musical, pop-up or glitter cards | They cannot be processed through the scanning rules. |
| Prohibited photographs or coded content | Safety, security and content restrictions apply. |
Release or transfer: mail addressed to someone who has been released or transferred will be returned to the sender.
Check the current official mail guidelines immediately before mailing.
Commissary, Phone Funds and Bail Are Different Payments
| Payment purpose | Official route | Main mistake to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Commissary account | Access Corrections or approved kiosk | Sending the money to NCIC or treating it as bail. |
| Phone, message or video funds | NCIC | Depositing into the commissary account. |
| Cash bail | Door D, exact cash after jail verification | Trying to pay by card or ordinary online deposit. |
| Jail or pay-per-stay fee | County-approved fee process | Assuming payment changes custody or posts bail. |
Access Corrections Deposit Options
- Deposit online through Access Corrections.
- Call 866-345-1884.
- Use an approved lobby or video-visitation kiosk.
- Review provider or kiosk fees.
- Confirm the exact person and facility.
- Save the transaction confirmation.
Kiosk detail: the general inmate-account page describes cash and card kiosk deposits, while the more specific commissary page identifies the Door D weekday lobby kiosk as cash-only. Confirm which kiosk you will use before travelling.
Do not mail ordinary checks or money orders for the account. The county states that these may be returned or placed in the inmate’s property.
Read the official commissary instructions before making a deposit.
After verifying the account, use the official Access Corrections portal.
Huber Work-Release Requirements
The Huber program is for sentenced inmates whose court order authorizes work release and who satisfy the jail’s requirements.
Before the Jail Report Date
- Schedule a Huber interview at least one week in advance.
- Bring an employer letter on company letterhead.
- Include workdays and start and finish times.
- Have the letter signed by the employer or supervisor.
- Bring a recent pay stub showing tax withholding.
- Self-employed applicants should bring the prior year’s 1040.
- Bring vehicle, insurance and driver information.
- Bring designated-driver information when applicable.
Current Program Limits and Fees
| Requirement | County-listed detail |
|---|---|
| Employment | One full-time tax-paying job. |
| Maximum schedule | No more than 12 hours per shift or 60 hours per week. |
| Participation fee | $25 for each jail day, generally paid up to 30 days in advance. |
| Drug testing | $40 for baseline and any random drug test. |
| Booking fee | $20 cash fee before release for work. |
| Health screening | Tuberculosis screening is required. |
Exact-cash planning: the county identifies Huber, drug-testing and booking fees as cash obligations. Confirm the exact total before reporting.
Review the official Huber requirements before the interview.
For program questions, call 763-765-3827.
How to Request a Report Not Shown Online
The live inmate locator is not a complete archive of arrest reports, incident reports, dispatch records or historical jail data.
Information That Speeds Up the Request
- Date and approximate time of the incident
- Incident Complaint Number or case number
- Incident location
- Names of victims, complainants or other involved parties
- The exact record or document requested
- Your preferred inspection or copy format
The Records Division says it will respond within 10 business days with the data or information about availability and charges.
Sherburne County Sheriff RecordsEmail: Records@co.sherburne.mn.us
Telephone: 763-765-3569
Use the official Sherburne County Data Request page to open the current form.
Specific Request Example
“I am requesting the releasable [incident report, arrest report or identified record] involving [name], occurring approximately on [date and time] near [location]. The ICR or case number is [number if known]. Please advise of estimated fees before extensive processing.”
Release Advance Planning Resources
Sherburne County’s voluntary Release Advance Planning program helps eligible inmates prepare for housing, health, chemical-dependency, employment, education, financial and support-system needs.
General Eligibility Described by the County
- Sherburne County resident
- Currently incarcerated in Sherburne County Jail
- Established release date
- At least 14 days remaining on the sentence
- Other residents or pretrial clients considered case by case
The RAP coordinator may follow up 14, 30, 60 and 90 days after release.
Review the official Release Advance Planning page when a family member may qualify.
PREA and Urgent Safety Reporting
Sherburne County states that it has zero tolerance for sexual abuse and sexual harassment involving inmates or detainees.
Immediate danger: contact emergency services or jail staff. Do not use a public comment, social-media post or this independent guide to report an emergency.
Jail Administration
Public reports may be made through 800-433-5245.
Sexual-assault support line
The county lists the Central Minnesota Sexual Assault Line at 320-251-4357.
Read the official Sherburne County PREA page for current reporting information.
Check Another Minnesota County Only When the Location Fits
Anoka County
Use the Anoka County guide when the arresting agency, warrant, court or transport destination points to Anoka County rather than Sherburne.
Hennepin County
Use the Hennepin County guide when the custody question involves Minneapolis, a metro transfer, the downtown jail or the Adult Corrections Facility.
Internal-link quality: only directly verified, relevant Minnesota custody guides are included. No unrelated county pages were added merely to increase link count.
Sherburne County Jail Contact Information
Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office and Jail13880 Business Center Drive NW
Suite 100
Elk River, MN 55330
Jail and bail questions: 763-765-3800
Sheriff’s Office: 763-765-3500
Toll-free: 800-433-5245
Huber / Jail Programs: 763-765-3827
Records Division: 763-765-3569
Door D
Used for bail payments and certain jail-lobby services. Confirm the exact service and payment method before travelling.
Door I
Used for scheduled public on-site video visitation. Walk-in visits are not accepted.
Before driving: confirm current custody, the correct entrance, appointment status, accepted identification and payment method.
Use Booking Information Responsibly
- Do not treat an arrest, charge, image or bail amount as proof of guilt.
- Do not use an old weekly report as proof of current custody.
- Do not harass, threaten, shame or stalk a listed person.
- Do not republish victim, child, medical or immigration details.
- Do not make final employment, housing or financial decisions from the locator alone.
- Use court records for filed charges and legal outcomes.
- Contact a licensed attorney for legal advice.
Sherburne County Jail Roster FAQs
How do I search the Sherburne County jail roster?
Open the official Sherburne County Inmate Search page and use the current-custody database. Search the legal last name first, then add the first name, gender or birth year if needed.
Does Sherburne County publish daily booking reports?
Sherburne County publishes a current-custody inmate locator and a separate archive of Sheriff’s Weekly Reports. The weekly reports list people booked during the reporting period but do not prove that someone remains in custody.
What information can the inmate locator show?
The locator may show an image, physical descriptors, bail or fine amount, custody date, booking status, court date, court branch and linked case details.
Why is someone missing from the Sherburne County roster?
The person may still be processing, may have been released or transferred, may be listed under another spelling or may be held by ICE, another county, Minnesota DOC or a federal agency.
How do I verify Sherburne County bail?
Call the jail at 763-765-3800 with the full name and date of birth. The county accepts exact cash bail at Door D 24 hours a day and requires current government-issued photo identification.
How do I check a Sherburne County court date?
Use Minnesota Court Records Online to review available public case and hearing information. Verify important dates and instructions directly with the court.
How do Sherburne County jail visits work?
Public visits use video visitation and must be scheduled through NCIC. On-site visits are free and limited to one 30-minute visit per inmate per day. Remote visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
How can I add money to a Sherburne County inmate account?
Use Access Corrections online, call 866-345-1884 or use an approved facility kiosk. Confirm the person and account type because commissary, communication and bail payments use different systems.
What are the Sherburne County inmate mail limits?
A mailing may contain up to four photographs no larger than four by six inches and no more than five scannable items. The inmate’s name and SPN and the sender’s full return address must appear on the envelope.
Does a Sherburne County booking record prove guilt?
No. A booking, arrest, charge, image or bail amount is not a conviction. Use the court record to review filed charges and case outcomes.
Final Sherburne County Verification Checklist
- The official current-custody locator was used.
- The weekly report was not treated as proof of present custody.
- The legal name and birth year were checked carefully.
- At least three identity details match.
- The custody date and booking status were reviewed.
- The responsible county or federal agency was identified.
- The court date was verified through Minnesota court records.
- Every bail amount and hold was confirmed by telephone.
- Exact cash and photo-ID rules were checked before Door D.
- The visit was scheduled in advance.
- The official visitation PDF was reviewed.
- Mail stayed within the photo, size and item limits.
- Commissary, NCIC and bail payments were kept separate.
- Release was confirmed before transportation was arranged.
- No booking entry was treated as proof of guilt.
Independent guide: Jail-Roster.org does not operate Sherburne County Jail, the inmate locator, Sheriff’s weekly reports, Minnesota courts, ICE, NCIC, Access Corrections, Minnesota DOC or the federal locator. Current official sources control whenever information changes.