Find Wabasha County Busted Mugshots
Wabasha County busted mugshots are available through the Sheriff's Office and online databases. The county sits along the Mississippi River in southeastern Minnesota. Sheriff Rodney Bartsh leads the department, which runs a 43-bed jail facility. The jail publishes a custody list PDF that updates multiple times a day with timestamps. If you need to check who is in custody, look up booking records, or find out about charges, this page walks through all the methods available. From the county's own resources to state-level search tools, everything is covered here.
Wabasha County Overview
Wabasha County Sheriff's Office
The Wabasha County Sheriff handles all arrest records and jail operations. The jail address is 848 17th Street E., Suite 2, in Wabasha, MN 55981. Call (651) 565-3361 for the Sheriff's main line or (651) 560-1004 for the jail directly. Brenda Balow serves as the Jail Administrator and can answer questions about inmate records and facility procedures.
The facility is approved for 43 beds but currently operates with 38 beds. It is a PREA-compliant facility, meaning it meets federal standards for preventing abuse in custody. The jail offers a work release program for qualifying inmates. Civil fingerprinting services are available at the facility for $20.
When someone gets booked, staff take a mugshot and log all charges. The custody list PDF updates several times throughout the day. Each update has a timestamp so you can see exactly when the data was last refreshed. That makes it one of the more frequently updated rosters in the region.
| Sheriff | Rodney Bartsh |
|---|---|
| Jail Address | 848 17th Street E., Suite 2 Wabasha, MN 55981 |
| Sheriff Phone | (651) 565-3361 |
| Jail Phone | (651) 560-1004 |
| Jail Administrator | Brenda Balow |
| Capacity | 43 approved (38 operational) |
How to Search Wabasha County Busted Mugshots
The fastest way to look up Wabasha County busted mugshots is the custody list PDF. This file updates multiple times each day and includes full inmate info with booking details, charges, and bail amounts. Download it to see the current list. It is free and open to anyone.
The Wabasha County jail page hosts the custody list along with general info about the facility. Check there for visiting hours, rules, and contact details. The page also has info about the work release program and other jail services.
VINELink is another solid option. Search VINELink by name to find Wabasha County inmates. The system shows custody status, booking dates, and charges. VINE integration means Wabasha County data feeds into the statewide system. You can set up alerts for free if you want to know when someone's status changes.
Court records are available through Minnesota Court Records Online. Search by name or case number for Wabasha County District Court cases. The system shows charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. It does not show mugshots, but it adds the court side of things to your search.
Wabasha County Mugshot Records
Mugshots from the Wabasha County jail are public data. Minnesota Statute 13.82, subdivision 26, classifies booking photos as public. That applies everywhere in the state, and Wabasha County is no exception. You can request mugshots from the jail without giving a reason. The law is straightforward on this point.
The screenshot below shows the Wabasha County jail information page on the county website.
Visit the Wabasha County jail page for facility info and the custody list.
The page includes the custody list download, visiting rules, and contact info for the jail.
Arrest data follows the same rules. The date, time, location, and charges are public. The person's name is public too. Active investigation data stays private while the case is open. Once it closes or goes inactive, more may become available. Under Minnesota Statute 13.87, conviction records stay public for 15 years after sentence completion.
Records can be sealed through expungement. Under Chapter 609A, qualifying offenses can be removed from public view after a waiting period. Once an expungement order is granted, the records come down from all public databases.
Statewide Busted Mugshots Search
State tools can help when county records are not enough. The Minnesota DOC Public Viewer covers people in state prison or on supervised release. It has photos and offense details but only covers DOC-supervised individuals. County jail inmates are not included.
The BCA background check pulls from the statewide criminal history database. The public criminal history search is free for basic conviction lookups. Both work well when you have a full name and date of birth to narrow down the results.
Wabasha County Records Requests
For formal records requests, write to the Sheriff's Office at 848 17th Street E., Suite 2, Wabasha, MN 55981. Include the full name and date of birth. State exactly what records you need. Under Minnesota Statute 13.03, copies of public data cost no more than 25 cents per page for black and white.
Phone requests work for quick questions. Call (651) 560-1004 for the jail or (651) 565-3361 for the Sheriff's main line. Staff can confirm custody status and share basic booking data during business hours. For copies of specific documents, you may need to put the request in writing so the office can process it properly. Fingerprinting services cost $20 if you need civil prints done at the jail.
Court Records and Case Lookup for Wabasha County
Wabasha County is in the 3rd Judicial District. All criminal cases from arrests in the county go through the district court. Use Minnesota Court Records Online to search by name or case number. Results show charges, hearing dates, plea entries, and sentencing outcomes. The system is free. It does not show mugshots, but it fills in the court side of any arrest record.
If someone was arrested and booked at the Wabasha County jail, their case number will appear in MCRO within a few days. Felony cases move to district court after a probable cause hearing. Misdemeanors may resolve faster. Track the case from initial booking through final disposition by checking both the custody list PDF and the court records system. Under Minnesota Statute 611A.03, victims can also request notice of case developments from the county attorney's office in Wabasha County.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Wabasha County. Check their jails if you need to widen your search.