The Blue Earth County jail roster is a public record maintained by the Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office in Minnesota. BlueEarthCourt.us can help you find publicly available information about current and recent inmates held at the county jail. You can also access roster information through the official Sheriff's Office jail custody roster page, by calling the jail directly, or by visiting in person. The roster allows the public to confirm whether someone is currently in custody, view the charges against them, and identify the arresting agency. In conjunction with Minnesota statute, the Blue Earth County Sheriff publishes this roster online and updates it regularly.
Search Current Inmates in Blue Earth Jail
There are several ways to look up someone currently held in the Blue Earth County Jail.
Online Search
- Visit the Blue Earth County Jail Roster for the interactive custody list, or access the PDF version of the jail roster report.
- The interactive roster displays a browsable list of individuals currently in custody. You can scroll through the list or use your browser's find function (Ctrl+F or Cmd+F) to search for a specific name.
- The PDF roster report is timestamped and shows the date and time it was generated. It lists each inmate along with charges, arresting agency, case number, projected release date, and custody status.
- For related court case information, search Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) or use BlueEarthCourt.us to look up publicly available court records.
To begin a search, you will need the individual's full legal name. A booking number can also help narrow results if you have one. Juvenile offenders are not included on the public roster.
By Phone
Call the Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office to ask whether a specific person is currently in custody.
In Person
You can inquire at the jail lobby during regular business hours.
The Sheriff's Office Records Division is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at (507) 304-4814 for records-related inquiries.
Find Blue Earth Jail Booking Records Online
A booking record is created each time an individual is processed into the Blue Earth County Jail. During booking, jail staff record key details that become part of the public custody record.
Information typically generated at booking includes:
- Booking number
- Date and time of booking
- Charges filed at intake
- Arresting agency (e.g., Blue Earth County Sheriff, Mankato Department of Public Safety, or other local agencies)
- Case number
- Projected release date (if applicable)
- Custody status
The most direct way to access current booking information online is through the jail roster. The roster reflects individuals who have been received by, are currently housed in, or were very recently released from the jail.
For criminal complaint details tied to a booking, the county maintains an Adult Criminal Complaints Viewer that stores complaints from the previous two years. Older complaints are available at the Blue Earth County Justice Center.
If you need records beyond what appears on the roster—such as incident reports or arrest reports—contact the Sheriff's Office Records Division at (507) 304-4814 or by email during business hours.
Search the Blue Earth Jail Roster by Last Name or Booking Number
The Blue Earth County jail roster supports two practical approaches for locating an inmate:
Search by Name
- On the interactive roster at jailroster.blueearthcountymn.gov, scroll through the custody list or use your browser's built-in search (Ctrl+F or Cmd+F) to type in a last name.
- Use the individual's full legal name. Nicknames or shortened names may not match roster entries.
- Double-check spelling. A single incorrect letter can cause a name to be missed entirely.
- If the PDF roster is easier for you, open the roster report and use the same browser find function to locate a name within the document.
Search by Booking Number
- If you already have a booking or case number, use the browser find function to search for that number directly in the roster.
- Booking numbers are useful when a common last name returns multiple results.
If Your Search Returns No Results
- The person may have already been released. The roster reflects current custody status and may remove individuals shortly after release.
- The person may be held in a different facility or under a different jurisdiction.
- There may be a delay between arrest and the record appearing on the roster.
- Try calling the jail at (507) 304-4800 to confirm custody status directly.
- If the individual has been transferred to state custody, check the Minnesota Department of Corrections offender search.
Jail Roster Updates and Search Limitations in Blue Earth
The Blue Earth County jail roster is updated regularly, and the PDF version displays a timestamp showing exactly when it was last generated. However, the roster is not a real-time feed. There can be a gap between when someone is booked into the jail and when their name appears on the public roster.
Key limitations to keep in mind:
- Processing delays: After an arrest, it takes time for jail staff to complete intake and enter data into the system. A name may not appear for several hours after booking.
- Post-release removal: Once an individual is released, their record may be removed from the roster quickly. The county notes that the roster includes those "very recently released," but this window is limited.
- Current custody only: The roster is not an archive. It does not contain a searchable history of all past bookings. If you need historical booking records, contact the Sheriff's Office Records Division.
- Restricted records: Juvenile records, certain sealed cases, and records subject to court order will not appear on the public roster.
- Data accuracy: The roster is provided as a public service and may contain data entry variations. Charges listed at booking may change as a case progresses through the court system. For up-to-date case and charge information, search Minnesota Court Records Online.
For active warrant information in Blue Earth County, the Sheriff's Office publishes a separate active arrest warrants list. If you believe someone may have an outstanding warrant rather than a current booking, check that resource or call the Sheriff's Office at (507) 304-4800.