Olmsted County, MN Arrests & Jail Records

The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office typically keeps arrest records and makes them publicly available to interested persons. Requesters can view recent arrest reports through the Sheriff's Daily Activity Logs. They can also get copies of arrest records by visiting the department at:

Olmsted County Sheriff's Office

101 4th Street, South East

Rochester, MN 55904-3718

Arrest details of inmates are accessible online via the Adult Detention Center's In Custody List.

The Rochester Police Department, the only police agency in Olmsted County, maintains records of individuals arrested within its jurisdiction. To get these records, you can visit the Law Enforcement Records Center at:

4001 West River Parkway

North West, Suite 200

Rochester, MN 55901

Phone: (507) 328-6811

You can also visit Rochester's Public Records Center to submit requests online.

Requesters can access offenders' arrest information through Minnesota's Criminal History Checks provided by the DPS Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The BCA accepts only mail and in-person requests, which should include completed forms, the subject's notarized consent, and appropriate background check fees. Public requesters can complete General Informed Consent Forms, while record owners should submit Personal Request Consent Forms to:

Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension

Criminal History Access Unit

1430 Maryland Avenue East

St. Paul, MN 55106

Individuals interested in fingerprint-based checks can call the BCA at (651) 793-2410 to schedule fingerprinting appointments. Alternatively, they may contact approved fingerprinting locations or local law enforcement for fingerprinting services. Next, visit the fingerprinting location with a government-issued ID and an additional $10 fingerprinting fee. Processing times for background checks vary based on the request method. In-person requests are typically processed the same day, while mail-in requests may take up to two weeks. Fingerprint-based checks may require additional processing time, depending on verification needs.

Criminal court records containing charges and other details of defendants' arrests are available at the Olmsted County District Court. You can view these records by using the public terminals available at the courthouse located at:

Olmsted County Government Center

151 4th Street, South East

Rochester, MN 55904

Phone: (507) 206-2400

Alternatively, visit the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) to search criminal case files by defendant names or case numbers. Third-party databases like InfoTracer also offer access to Olmsted arrest records.