Goodhue County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Goodhue County, Minnesota, are official government documents that provide information about individuals apprehended by law enforcement. These records include information about the alleged offense, the individual’s identifying details, and the arrest circumstances. Arrest warrants in the county are issued in accordance with Rules 3 and 4 of the Minnesota Rules of Criminal Procedure, which outline the procedures for law enforcement officials to obtain judicial approval for arrests related to suspected criminal activities, such as felonies or gross misdemeanors.

While arrest records are public, access to Goodhue County Court Records is governed by Minnesota law and court administrative rules. The Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office maintains certain law enforcement records and operates the Goodhue County Adult Detention Center, which houses arrested individuals.

Are Arrest Records Public in Goodhue County?

Yes. Chapter 13 of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act grants citizens and non-citizens the right to view, inspect, or copy all forms of arrest records stored and maintained by custodial law enforcement agencies unless otherwise stated by law.

However, the Act designates certain arrest records as private and not subject to public disclosure. Some arrest records exempted by the Act include:

• Specific personnel, employment, medical, or financial data that are regarded as private records
• Records of victims of sexual assault
• Records of domestic abuse and sexual assault programs
• Private automated license plate reader records
• Videotapes of child abuse victims
• Records on ongoing criminal investigation
• Domestic abuse records
• Law enforcement agents' body camera video
• Residential, school, or employment addresses under Minnesota's Residential Confidentiality Program

Individuals searching for Goodhue County arrest records may wish to contact the Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office at:

Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office
Law Enforcement Center
430 W. 6th St.
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 267-2600 - General Information
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Goodhue County Arrest Statistics

According to a five-year analysis of figures from the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), the Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office reported 1,036 arrests between 2019 and 2023. The gender distribution of the arrest figures revealed that males were the predominant offenders, with 71.91% (745) of all arrests, while females constituted 28.09% (2291) of all arrests.

The racial composition of all arrests in the period under review showed that Whites were the prevalent racial group arrested for various offenses, with 76.74% (795). Individuals whose racial identities were unknown constituted 10.81% (112), while Blacks or African Americans, American Indians or Alaska Natives, and Asians accounted for 8.11% (89), 1.17% (11), 2.51% (26), and 1.83% (19) of all arrests, respectively.

Find Goodhue County Arrest Records

The Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office provides a Jail Roster, a report on the current inmates. The roster includes the inmate's name, intake date, arresting agency, charges, status, bail information, and release date.

At the state level, requesters may obtain inmate records using the Inmate Locator on the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) website. Users may adopt the Inmate Locator to locate offenders who have served time in a state prison. By entering the inmate's name or MNDOC Offender ID, information seekers may find inmates' demographic details such as MNDOC Offender ID, DOC Name, birth date, current state, sentence date, anticipated release date, and more. The search tool also returns information on the inmate's current offense information.

Similarly, the BOP Inmate Locator tool is available to requesters wishing to locate federal detainees who have been detained from 1982 to the present. On the portal, they can search by name or BOP register number.

Individuals seeking historical federal detention records (prior to 1982) may contact the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). They offer an index of offenders who were previously incarcerated in a variety of federal prisons.

Goodhue County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Arrest records are official documentation that summarizes a particular arrest in Goodhue County. A typical arrest record in Goodhue County usually contains the following:

• The arrestee's name and date of birth
• The physical characteristics of the arrestee (e.g., gender, height, weight, eye color, hair color)
• The charges against the arrestee
• The location of the offense
• The name of the arresting officer

Conversely, Rice County criminal records provide a comprehensive account of an individual's criminal history. This encompasses all interactions with law enforcement and the judicial system. A criminal record, which is also referred to as a criminal history or arrest sheet, typically includes the following information:

• Police arrest and incident reports
• Ongoing legal proceedings
• Criminal convictions

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is the primary database for the state's criminal records. It processes requests and authorizes access to criminal records by conducting background checks.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Arrest information usually stays on a person's record in Minnesota, whether for misdemeanors or felony offenses, unless expunged. Although most misdemeanor offenses qualify for expungement, certain violent or sexual crimes do not. They will remain on an individual's record indefinitely.

Individuals seeking the expungement of their arrest records in Goodhue County may review the Minnesota Expungement Statutes to determine their eligibility. Specific misdemeanor offenses eligible for expungement include fifth-degree drug possession or sale, theft, receiving stolen property, damage to property, and forgery crimes.

Individuals wishing to undergo the expungement process must have remained crime-free for a specified period before filing for expungement. Acquiring a new criminal charge will extend the waiting period or disqualify them from eligibility.

Individuals arrested but not charged with a crime do not need a court process to seal arrest records. The Minnesota Judicial Branch website offers more information on the process.

Goodhue County Arrest Warrants

Arrest warrants are legal orders granted by judges or magistrates that authorize peace officers to arrest anyone accused of committing a crime.

In Minnesota, Rules 3 and 4 of the Minnesota Rules of Criminal Procedure outline the process of applying for and securing arrest warrants.

In Goodhue County, arrest warrants can be obtained after a law enforcement official submits an affidavit to a court. The affidavit must contain enough factual information to establish probable cause, and if the judge is convinced, the warrant is issued.

Goodhue County arrest warrants normally include the identity of the individual to be detained, the suspected offense, the issuing authority's signature, and any law enforcement instructions relating to the arrest.

Arrest warrants may be issued for major offenses such as murder, criminal sexual conduct, and assault or when a person poses a flight risk, is unable to be identified, or resides out of state. They may also be issued for less serious crimes, such as failing to comply with a court order.

Do Goodhue County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, they do not. Goodhue County arrest warrants have no expiration date or statute of limitations. Individuals with outstanding warrants risk being apprehended months or decades after they were issued. For example, if an active arrest warrant becomes apparent during a routine traffic stop years after it was issued, the suspect may be arrested instantly. Arrest warrants remain effective until the person dies, is arrested, or a judge invalidates them.