McLeod County Criminal History and Custody Records

McLeod County criminal history records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Glencoe and the 1st Judicial District Court. The county provides an online in-custody list that shows current inmates with their MNI numbers, booking numbers, charges, bail amounts, and photos. Minnesota Court Records Online gives free public access to criminal case data from the District Court. This page explains where to find criminal history in McLeod County and how to use the tools available to the public.

McLeod County Sheriff Criminal Records

The McLeod County Sheriff's Office is at 801 E 10th St in Glencoe. The main phone is (320) 864-3134, the fax is (320) 864-5920, and the jail line is (320) 864-5191. The office website is at mcleodcountymn.gov. The Sheriff handles all law enforcement in the county, including arrests and jail operations. Arrest records and incident reports kept at the Sheriff's Office are the primary source of criminal history data in McLeod County.

Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, arrest data is public in Minnesota. Law enforcement must disclose the name of the arrested person, the date and time, the charges, and the location of the arrest. McLeod County also publishes an online in-custody list showing current jail inmates with MNI numbers, booking numbers, charges, bail amounts, and photos. The main in-custody page is at mcleodcountymn.gov/in_custody_list. The direct data link is at cms5.revize.com.

The McLeod County Sheriff's Office page is shown below, sourced from mcleodcountymn.gov.

Visit the McLeod County Sheriff's Office for arrest records, in-custody list access, and criminal history information.

The McLeod County in-custody list is shown below, sourced from mcleodcountymn.gov.

The McLeod County in-custody list shows current inmates with charges, bail amounts, booking numbers, and photos.

District Court Criminal Records

McLeod County is part of the 1st Judicial District. The District Court at 830 11th St E in Glencoe handles all criminal filings for the county. Court staff maintain complete case files and assist with certified copy requests. For records not available online, contact the clerk directly or visit during business hours. The court page at mncourts.gov has contact information, hours, and form links.

Minnesota Court Records Online gives free public access to McLeod County criminal case data. Go to publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us and search by name or case number. The system shows charges, docket entries, case status, and outcomes. Juvenile cases and sealed records do not appear. Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, most adult criminal case data is public and will come up in the search.

The McLeod County District Court page on mncourts.gov is shown below, sourced from mncourts.gov.

See the McLeod County court page for clerk contact details, hours, and case search tools.

The Minnesota Court Records Online search portal is shown below, captured from publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us.

Search McLeod County criminal cases for free at Minnesota Court Records Online.

Background Checks and BCA Criminal History

The Minnesota BCA holds statewide criminal history data from all 87 counties, including McLeod. The free Criminal History Search at cch.state.mn.us shows conviction records and open cases for most adults. For a more complete and certified result, the $15 paid BCA background check is available at dps.mn.gov. That paid report is more thorough than the free version and is certified for official use.

Under Minn. Stat. § 13.87, criminal history data held by law enforcement agencies is private. Individuals can request their own records from the BCA. Third-party access requires a legal basis. For people serving state prison sentences, the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator at coms.doc.state.mn.us is free and covers all DOC facilities statewide. Use the McLeod County in-custody list for jail-level checks and the BCA when you need a full statewide history.

Expungement

Minnesota lets people petition to have certain criminal records sealed from public view. The main statute is Minn. Stat. § 609A.02. That law sets out which offenses are eligible, what waiting periods apply, and what the court considers before deciding. Cases that ended in a dismissal or acquittal are generally the strongest candidates. Some convictions also qualify after a set waiting period has passed.

To file for expungement in McLeod County, you submit a petition to the 1st Judicial District Court in Glencoe. The court notifies all agencies holding the record, and those agencies have the right to object. A hearing is set. The judge weighs whether sealing serves the public interest. Cases that qualify under Minn. Stat. § 609A.015 may be automatically sealed without a full petition. The Minnesota Courts self-help page at mncourts.gov has petition forms and step-by-step guides. Legal aid serving the central Minnesota area can also help McLeod County residents assess eligibility.

VINE Link

VINE Link is a free national service for checking inmate custody status. It covers the McLeod County Jail in Glencoe and state prison facilities throughout Minnesota. Go to vinelink.com and search by name to see current custody status. You can also sign up for automated alerts by phone, text, or email that notify you when someone is released, transferred, or has a status change. No registration is needed for a basic name search. VINE Link is available around the clock and does not charge a fee.

Cities in McLeod County

McLeod County's county seat is Glencoe, which is the largest city and the location of the Sheriff's Office and District Court. Hutchinson is another significant community in the county. Other cities and towns include Winsted, Stewart, and Lester Prairie. All criminal cases in McLeod County are handled by the 1st Judicial District Court in Glencoe.

Nearby Counties

McLeod County borders these Minnesota counties. Check the correct county if you are unsure where a case was filed.