The Rice County, Minnesota Jail Roster is a public resource that allows you to find out who is currently held in the local jail. On the RiceCourt.us website, you can find publicly available information about current and recently released inmates. Additionally, data is available on the official Rice County Jail website, by calling the sheriff's office, or by visiting the facility in person. The roster allows you to check the custody status of a specific person, see the charges filed, and the booking date. It is maintained by the Rice County Sheriff's Office, and the list is regularly updated and published on the Jail Lists page of the county's official website.
Search Current Inmates in Rice Jail
There are several ways to find out if a specific person is in custody at the Rice County Jail.
Online Search
- Go to RiceCourt.us to find publicly available information about court cases and inmates.
- Visit the Rice County Jail List page on the county's official website, where a list of individuals currently held in the facility is published.
- If the list is provided in PDF or table format without an embedded search function, use the browser's Ctrl+F (Cmd+F on Mac) feature to find the desired last name.
You will need the person's full legal name (last name and first name) for the search. The booking number, if known, will expedite the process.
By Phone
Call the jail directly. The staff can confirm if a specific person is held if you provide the full name.
In-Person Visit
You can visit the lobby of the Rice County Jail. The facility is located on the northern outskirts of Faribault, near Highway 3.
Note: Information about juvenile offenders is not included in the public roster.
Find Rice Jail Booking Records Online
A booking record is created each time a person is brought to the jail and officially registered. During this procedure, the following data is recorded:
- Unique booking number
- Date and time of admission
- Charges filed
- Agency that made the arrest
- Basic identification data of the detainee
These records are usually displayed in the Rice County Jail online inmate roster shortly after the booking process is completed. If you need additional information about the court case related to the arrest, use the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system — there you can find public records of state district courts, including cases from the Rice County District Court.
To obtain copies of documents or more detailed records that are not published online, contact the records specialist at the jail or submit a request through the Rice County Sheriff's Office. Some records may be restricted according to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
Search the Rice Jail Roster by Last Name or Booking Number
The Rice County inmate roster supports two main search methods.
Search by Last Name
Enter the last name in the search field or use the Ctrl+F function in the browser if the roster is presented as a list. A few tips:
- Use the exact legal spelling of the last name — spelling errors will lead to no results.
- If you are unsure of the spelling, try entering just the first few letters of the last name.
- Adding the first name will narrow the results if the last name is common.
Search by Booking Number
If you know the booking number, this is the fastest way to find a specific record. The number is assigned during the detainee's registration and is unique.
If the Search Yields No Results
The absence of a name in the roster can mean several things:
- The person has already been released — the roster only reflects those currently in custody.
- The booking process is not yet complete, and the record has not yet appeared in the system.
- The person is held in another facility — for example, in a Minnesota state correctional facility.
- The name was entered incorrectly — check the spelling again.
If none of these options help, call the jail at (507) 332-6010.
Jail Roster Updates and Search Limitations in Rice
The Rice County inmate roster on the county's website is updated periodically throughout the day but not in real-time. There can be a delay from the actual booking time to the record appearing in the online list, ranging from a few minutes to several hours, depending on staff workload and time of day.
Here are the main limitations to be aware of:
- Publication Delay. If the arrest occurred recently, the record may not yet be displayed. Try checking later.
- Disappearance After Release. When a person is released, their name is removed from the current list. The roster is a snapshot of the current state, not an archive of all past bookings.
- Data Entry Errors. Sometimes inaccuracies occur in the spelling of names or dates. If you are certain the person is in custody but do not see them in the list, contact the staff.
- Lack of Archived Data. To search for information about past detentions, you need to submit a separate request to the sheriff's office or use the Minnesota court records access system.
The roster is not a legal document — it serves as a tool for public transparency. For official confirmation of custody status or to obtain certified copies of documents, contact the Rice County Jail administration directly.