Find Redwood County Police Blotter Records
The Redwood County Police Blotter is maintained by the Redwood County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Jason Jacobson in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. The office handles incident reports, arrest data, and jail roster information for this south-central Minnesota county. Public access to these records is protected under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, which requires Minnesota law enforcement agencies to make basic arrest and incident data available to any person who asks.
Redwood County Sheriff's Office
The Sheriff's Office is located at 303 E 3rd St, PO Box 47, Redwood Falls, MN 56283. The main phone is (507) 637-4036, and the fax is (507) 637-4007. The office serves the full county and handles law enforcement calls, civil process, corrections, and public records. The Sheriff's Office website is at redwoodcounty-mn.us, where you can find information about services and contact details.
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For questions about a specific incident, arrest, or case file, call the main number during business hours. Staff can direct you to the right records contact and explain the request process.
In-Custody List and Jail Roster
The Redwood County Sheriff's Office publishes an in-custody list on its website. This roster shows individuals who are currently held at the county jail. It is updated regularly as bookings and releases occur. You can view it at the Redwood County In-Custody page. No account or login is required.
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The in-custody list is a fast way to check whether someone is currently detained in Redwood County. For older booking records or past inmates, contact the Sheriff's Office directly. Historical records are not available on the public web page.
How to Request Police Blotter Records
To get a copy of an incident report or arrest record, contact the Redwood County Sheriff's Office by phone or in writing. Call (507) 637-4036 and ask for the records desk. You can also mail a written request to the PO Box 47 address in Redwood Falls. Include your name, contact information, and as much detail as possible about the incident, including the date, location, and any case number you have.
Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, agencies must release the time and date of an incident, the general nature of the complaint, the name of any person arrested, and similar basic data. Some information may be withheld if the case is still under investigation. Victim names in sensitive cases such as domestic assault may also be protected. The office will tell you what is available and what is not.
Fees for copies vary. The office can tell you the current per-page cost when you make your request. Payment is typically by cash, check, or money order. You do not need to give a reason for requesting a record. The right to access public data belongs to any person under Minnesota law.
Sex Offender Notifications
The Redwood County Sheriff's Office publishes Level 3 sex offender notifications. Level 3 offenders are those assessed as having the highest risk of reoffending. When a Level 3 offender moves into Redwood County or is released from custody, the Sheriff's Office notifies the public through its website and, in some cases, through community meetings or direct mailings. This is a public safety function separate from the standard Police Blotter. For information about a specific notification, contact the Sheriff's Office.
Burn Permits and Other Services
The Redwood County Sheriff's Office also handles burn permits for the county. You can request a permit by emailing the office at dana.f@co.redwood.mn.us or amber.r@co.redwood.mn.us. Open burning rules in Minnesota can change depending on fire danger conditions, so it is always a good idea to confirm before burning even if you have a permit.
The Sheriff's Office handles other civil and public safety functions in addition to law enforcement. This includes civil process service, court security, and emergency management coordination. For any of these services, the main phone number is your first point of contact.
State Resources for Records
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) maintains statewide criminal history records. If you need a background check that covers arrests in multiple counties or over many years, the BCA is the right resource. You can find information about criminal history requests on the Minnesota Department of Public Safety website. Note that BCA records are based on reported arrests and dispositions, so the data depends on what agencies have submitted.
The Minnesota Courts website at mncourts.gov has a public case search tool. Arrests logged in the Redwood County Police Blotter that led to charges will often show up in the court system. You can search by name or case number and see hearing dates, charges, and dispositions. Court records and law enforcement records are different systems, but together they give a more complete picture of a case.
Minn. Stat. § 13.03 is the core law governing public access to government data in Minnesota. It establishes a presumption of openness, meaning data is public unless a law specifically says otherwise. If you have trouble getting records from Redwood County, you can contact the Minnesota Department of Administration's Data Practices Office for guidance.
Nearby Counties
Redwood County is bordered by four counties in south-central Minnesota. Records for those counties are handled by their own Sheriff's Offices.