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Olmsted County, Minnesota Arrest Records

Arrest records are official documents that show that police have apprehended an individual. The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office and local police departments, such as the Rochester Police Department, create and maintain these records. The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) permits these agencies to release arrest records to members of the public. Individuals seeking a more comprehensive law enforcement record may request a criminal offender record information under Minn. Stat. § 13.87.

Are Arrest Records Public Information in Olmsted, Minnesota?

All arrest data received, generated, kept, or disseminated by the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office are public under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA). Upon request, the records staff will permit the inspection and copying of arrest records. No ID is required, but a name or case number is necessary to facilitate the search. The staff may charge a fee for copying these records, typically $0.25 per page. Arrest records are issued to both residents and non-residents. 

Although most arrest records are available to the public, some may be deemed confidential. For example, expunged arrest records, any arrest data that identifies child abuse or neglect victims, criminal investigative data, and the audio recording of a 911 call.

What Do Public Olmsted County Arrest Records Contain?

Per Minn. Stat. § 13.82, subd. 2, a public Olmsted County arrest record contains the following information:

  • Arrest place, time, and date
  • Release date, time, and reason
  • The resistance encountered by the arresting officer 
  • Any pursuit engaged in by the arresting officer 
  • The charge and warrant information
  • The arrestee’s name, age, sex, and address

A law enforcement agency may withhold arrest information from public access if they believe that the disclosure will endanger a person’s physical safety or cause a perpetrator to flee.

Olmsted County,  Minnesota Arrest Search

Individuals may conduct a statewide arrest search to locate offenders in Olmsted County. The Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) provides an Incarcerated Individual Search Locator that contains public information about arrested persons in state prisons. The search criteria include name or MNDOC offender ID. The MNDOC also has Adult Facilities where individuals may obtain copies of Olmsted County arrest records. 

The MNDOC does not provide arrest details of Olmsted County offenders housed in federal prisons. However, interested persons may view or copy such records from federal law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The BOP provides arrest records online through the Inmate Locator and in person at its local facilities. The ICE also has an Online Detainee Locator System for arrest search and issues records in person at its field offices or detention facilities.

Olmsted County Inmate Locator

Interested persons may visit the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office website to use the inmate locator. The inmate locator, called “Who is in Custody,” is located in the left navigation pane on the homepage. Requesters may search for an arrested person by typing the person's first or last name in the search box or by selecting the first letter of the inmate's last name.

Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office

101 4th Street SE

Rochester, MN 55904-3718

Phone: (507) 328-6790

Fax: (507) 328-6833

Email: adcweb@olmstedcounty.gov

Active Warrant Search in Olmsted County

Per Minnesota Criminal Procedure Rule 3, a district court judge will issue an arrest warrant if the facts in the complaint establish probable cause to believe a defendant has committed an offense. The warrant must:

  • Be signed by the judge 
  • Contain the defendant’s name or description if the name is unknown
  • Describe the offense charged in the complaint. 
  • Set the bail amount 

The judge may combine the warrant and the complaint into a single form. The warrant will direct that the defendant be brought immediately before the issuing court if the court is in session. However, the defendant may be brought not later than 36 hours after the arrest if the court is not in session. The warrant will be given to an authorised officer for execution. Arrest warrants may not have territorial limits so that they can be executed anywhere within Minnesota.

The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) permits the issuance of warrant information to the public. The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office has an Active Warrant tool that allows individuals to find warrant information without charges. Users may search by name, select the first letter of the inmate's last name, or scroll through the warrant list. Interested persons may also request active warrant information by phone at (507) 328-6830, or in person during business hours.

Agency / Resource

Purpose

Search Methods

Notes

Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office

Maintains and serves warrants

Phone, online, in person

Active Warrant tool

Olmsted County District Court

Issues and maintains warrants

Online via Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO), by phone at (507) 722-7264, by fax at (507) 285-8996, or in person

Olmsted County Courthouse

151 Fourth Street SE

Rochester, MN 55904

How to Find Arrest Records for Free in Olmsted County

The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office allows record seekers to find arrest records for free on its “Who is in Custody” portal. A name may be used for the search, or the user may select the first letter of the inmate's last name. Requesters may also find arrest records for free by calling the Adult Detention Center (ADC) at (507) 328-6790. No ID is required for this search, but basic information about the record will be needed to facilitate it. 

Free arrest portals may contain outdated, inaccurate, or incomplete information. Therefore, information available on the portal should not be used for official purposes. Older and excluded arrest records are also unavailable during free arrest record searches. 

Olmsted County Arrest Report

Arrest reports and arrest records are related but distinct documents. Arrest reports are documents that provide comprehensive information about what happened during the arrest. They contain comprehensive information, including:

  • The arrest date, time, and location 
  • The reason for the arrest
  • The alleged offense
  • The suspect details
  • Witness statements
  • The officer’s observations
  • The circumstances surrounding the arrest. 

In contrast, arrest records are just summaries showing an arrest has occurred in Olmsted County. Arrest records contain booking information, the arrested person’s identifying information, the case number, the arrest date, the disposition, and the charges. Arrest reports are confidential, while arrest records are public. 

How to Get an Arrest Record Expunged in Olmsted County

Expungement is the sealing of arrest records, making them unavailable to the public. The Olmsted County District Court automatically expunges arrest records of offenses related to mistaken identity (Minn. Stat. § 609A.017) or those covered by the Cannabis Act (Minn. Stat. § 609A.055). Anyone seeking to expunge arrest records of other offenses should review the Minn. Stat. ch. § 609A to determine their eligibility. Those who are eligible should complete the Notice of Hearing and Petition for Expungement Form and the Order Concerning Sealing / Expunging Records (EXP105, EXP106, or EXP107) Form. File the completed form with the Olmsted County district court administrator’s office and pay the $295 filing fee. The Court does not charge a fee for cases in which the petitioner was not convicted, not found guilty, did not plead guilty, or was exonerated under Minn. Stat. § 590.11. Afterward, serve the completed forms within 63 days before the hearing date on the following agencies; 

During the hearing, the judge will review the application and the information presented by the victims of the case and relevant agencies. The judge will sign the expungement order if the application is granted. The court administrator’s office will send the signed order to all relevant agencies, which have 60 days to appeal. If the agencies do not appeal the order, the arrest records will be sealed within 60 days.

How Do You Remove Olmsted County Arrest Records From the Internet?

The best way to remove Olmsted County arrest records from law enforcement agencies' databases is through expungement. Once the judge signs the expungement order, they send it to agencies involved in the arrest, asking them to remove it from their public portals. However, the person’s arrest data may still be published on third-party databases. Most third-party vendors have opt-out features on their websites where individuals may submit a record removal request. Some may ask that the expungement order be uploaded as proof.