Chisago County Jail Roster
The official online custody tool is the Chisago County Inmate Locator. It is a public roster for current jail inmates, not a statewide prison search and not a complete court-record system. The locator disclaimer says the Sheriff's Office cannot guarantee accuracy, that the information should not be relied on for legal action, and that booking does not establish guilt or conviction. It also warns that incomplete or missing charge details can occur while a person is still going through booking.
The jail is operated through the Chisago County Sheriff's Office. County pages list the Sheriff's Office at the Public Safety Center in Center City, with the jail phone as the main number for inmate questions. The Jail Division page describes the facility as a remote podular design facility that houses people charged with or convicted of crimes of all levels within Chisago County. The Sheriff's Office also provides contracted police services to Center City, Harris, Rush City, Shafer, Stacy, and Taylors Falls, while Lakes Area Police Department, North Branch Police Department, and Wyoming Police Department are independent local police agencies.
Note: No official Chisago County sheriff mobile app or app-only inmate search was found in the researched official sources.
Use the Chisago County Inmate Roster
The inmate roster is the fastest official online channel when the question is current Chisago County jail custody. Search by name first, then use gender or birth year if the roster returns too many matches. If no match appears, the person may not be in Chisago County Jail, may still be in booking, may be in state or federal custody, or may be held by another agency. For court charges after booking, the jail fields should be verified against the case record or Court Administration when the case is filed.
- Open the Chisago County Inmate Locator from the official county domain.
- Enter a last name. Add first name, gender, or birth year if needed.
- Review the result grid for booking number, name, age, sex, height, and weight.
- Open the detail panel for custody, bail, charge, hold, facility, and court date fields.
- Call the jail at 651-257-2931 if the record is missing, unclear, or needed for a time-sensitive decision.
- Use MCRO Case Search for the related District Court case once a case number or filed court record exists.
Chisago County Inmate Search Fields
The roster field table is narrow, which helps keep the lookup simple. The captured official fields do not state that last name is strictly required, but it is the first field and the practical starting point. The birth year field uses a four-digit year, not a full date. The language links also matter for public access because the page includes English and Spanish options.
| Field Label | Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Name | Text | Unspecified | First search field and best starting point. |
| First Name | Text | Unspecified | Use to narrow common last-name results. |
| Gender | Dropdown | Unspecified | Options include Unknown, Male, and Female. |
| DOB (yyyy) | Text | Unspecified | Four-digit birth year, max length 4. |
| Search | Button | n/a | Runs the roster search. |
| Clear | Button | n/a | Clears entered fields. |
| Language | Links | Optional | English and Espanol links; translation tooling is embedded. |
Chisago County Inmate Profile Fields
A Chisago County inmate profile can include both visible roster details and fields that become useful only after opening the inmate detail. Treat these as custody and booking fields, not proof of guilt. Charges, bail, and holds may be updated as booking proceeds or as court information changes. For full criminal case history, use the court case file after charges are filed.
| Field | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Booking number | Roster identifier tied to the current jail booking. |
| Name, age, sex | Basic identity fields shown in the result grid or detail panel. |
| Height and weight | Physical description fields visible in roster results. |
| Race, hair, eye | Additional physical profile fields in the detail panel. |
| Cell location | Housing location when available in the jail detail. |
| Eligible for release | Release eligibility field where shown by the jail system. |
| Bail amount | Listed bail figure, if available and current. |
| Custody and release dates | Custody date and release date fields when populated. |
| Booking status and facility | Current booking state and facility field. |
| Court date and branch | Next court date and court branch information where available. |
| Charges and holds | Case number, charge, description, severity, bail type, hold reason, and agency. |
For charge interpretation after booking, the filed court case can be checked through Chisago County arrest records and court charges when a case number exists.
Chisago County Jail Facility
Chisago County has one jail facility identified in the official research materials for local inmate searches. It is separate from the courthouse and Government Center. The courthouse is where District Court and Court Administration operate. The jail is where booking, custody, inmate questions, visits, canteen links, and not-in-custody booking appointments are handled. Using the correct office matters because court staff and jail staff answer different record questions.
Chisago County Jail / Public Safety Center
15230 Per Road
Center City, MN 55012
651-257-2931
Confirm current visiting, custody, booking, and inmate-contact details with the jail.
Chisago County Sheriff's Office Records
15230 Per Road
Center City, MN 55012
651-213-6384
Use for sheriff records, report/data requests, photos, and related public records.
Booking Process in Chisago County
The Jail Division page states that not-in-custody booking orders are processed by appointment only. A person ordered to complete this process should call the jail, bring a valid government-issued photo ID, and understand that juveniles without valid ID must be accompanied by a parent or guardian with valid ID. The official text does not provide a full intake timeline, so booking status should be verified directly when timing matters.
During booking, charge details may not be complete. The roster source says inmates going through booking may have incomplete or missing charge details until booking is finished. After a case is filed, court records can show formal charges, hearings, dispositions, and sentencing. Jail data is therefore best for current custody and immediate booking fields, while District Court data is the better source for the full criminal case record.
Chisago County Jail Visits
The official Jail Division page links Digital Inmate Visitation through Reliance Telephone and inmate canteen services through InmateCanteen by Turnkey Corrections. The accessible county text did not publish a full day-by-day visiting schedule, dress code, mail rules, remote visit price list, approval process, or holiday-change policy. The safest public wording is to confirm visit windows with the jail or through the official vendor portal before planning a visit.
| Topic | Official Channel | Status |
|---|---|---|
| On-site visitation | Jail FAQ or jail phone 651-257-2931 | Full schedule not found in accessible official text. |
| Remote/video visitation | Digital Inmate Visitation through Reliance Telephone | Official quick link exists on the Jail Division page. |
| Commissary/canteen | InmateCanteen / Turnkey Corrections | Official quick link exists on the Jail Division page. |
| Jail phone | 651-257-2931 | Use for inmate questions, booking orders, and payment verification. |
| Victim notification | Minnesota VINE, 877-664-8463 | Linked from Chisago public-need-to-know material. |
| PREA coordinator | 651-213-5765 | Listed on the public-need-to-know page. |
Note: The schedule table reflects official channels found in research, not invented visit hours.
Contact and Custody Channels
Inmate communication can involve several channels. The jail phone is the official fallback for current custody, booking status, visit questions, and payment-scam verification. Remote video visits route through the digital visitation vendor linked by the Jail Division page. Canteen funding routes through the official canteen vendor link. Victims and concerned parties can use Minnesota VINE when they need custody-status notification rather than a one-time roster search.
The county public-need-to-know page lists Minnesota VINE with the toll-free number 877-664-8463. VINE is useful when custody changes matter after the first lookup. It does not replace the jail roster for current public booking fields, and it does not replace Court Administration for court dates or formal case records. When a roster result lists a court date or case number, verify the court side through MCRO or Chisago Court Administration if the date affects appearance, bond, or legal obligations.
Chisago County Jail Records Requests
Some inmate-related records are not answered by the roster. Sheriff's Records Management processes, files, and maintains records, photos, and related documents and provides information to divisions, agencies, and the public as needed or upon request. Services listed in the research include accident reports, local background checks, civil process, clearance letters, event permits, fingerprinting, gun permits, and report or data requests. If a requested report is a criminal complaint, the records page says it may need to be obtained by calling the County Attorney.
| Record Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| CD/DVD of audio/photos/records | $20 |
| Photos | $1 per photo |
| 911 or non-emergency call transcript | $20 per hour |
| Records under 19 pages | Free |
| Records 20-39 pages | $5 |
| Records 40-59 pages | $10 |
| Records 60-79 pages | $15 |
| Records 80-99 pages | $20 |
| Records 100+ pages | $25 plus $20 per hour |
| Fingerprinting | $10 |
State Custody vs County Jail
The Chisago County jail roster is local. It does not cover all Minnesota Department of Corrections custody, state fugitives, federal inmates, or people held by another county. The research identifies Minnesota DOC resources for sentenced state prisoners, fugitives, and registrant searches as statewide corrections tools. Those tools are useful when a person is not in the Chisago roster but may be in state custody or subject to state corrections supervision.
Federal custody is also separate. A federal inmate is checked through the Federal Bureau of Prisons, while Chisago County Jail handles local pretrial, sentenced local, and booked custody records. When a case moves from jail booking to formal court filing, the court side belongs to Chisago County District Court. That distinction keeps jail roster data, sheriff reports, prosecutor charging documents, and District Court records from being treated as one interchangeable file.
Chisago County Jail Scam Warning
The jail locator includes a payment warning. Jail staff do not contact family or friends to request payment for bail, electronic monitoring setup, or other services. Any phone demand for payment should be checked directly with the jail using the official phone number. This warning matters because inmate searches often happen under stress, when a caller claiming to be from the jail can sound urgent. Use official payment and jail channels only.
Important: Verify bail, electronic monitoring, and inmate-service payment requests with the jail before sending money.