The Scott County Jail Roster is a public resource that allows anyone to check who is currently held in the Scott County Jail in Shakopee, Minnesota. ScottCourt.us provides access to public information about current and recent inmates. Additionally, data can be found on the official website of the Scott County Sheriff's Office, by calling the facility, or visiting it in person. The roster is maintained by the Jail Division of the sheriff's office, regularly updated, and reflects only those in custody at the time of viewing. It is a transparency tool that allows citizens to track arrests and detentions in the county jail.
Search Current Inmates in Scott Jail
There are several ways to check if a specific person is held in the Scott County Jail.
Online Search
- Go to the Jail Roster page on the Scott County website. The page displays a list of individuals currently in custody.
- The list is usually organized by last name. If the page does not have a built-in search field, use the browser's search function (Ctrl+F or Cmd+F) and enter the last name or first name.
- To search for related court cases, use ScottCourt.us or the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system, which provides limited access to public records of state district courts.
You will need the person's full legal name to start the search. If the booking number is known, it will significantly speed up identification.
By Phone
Call the jail directly. The staff can confirm if a specific person is held.
In-Person Visit
You can visit the lobby of the Scott County Law Enforcement Center in Shakopee.
Note: Juvenile offenders are not displayed in the public roster. The jail may temporarily hold certain juveniles, but their data is confidential.
Find Scott Jail Booking Records Online
A booking record is created at the moment a person is officially admitted to the jail. This process is called "booking" — the registration of an arrest.
During booking, the following data is generated:
- Unique booking number
- Date and time of admission
- Charges presented
- Arresting agency (city police, sheriff's patrol, etc.)
- Basic identification information of the detainee
Current records are available through the online jail roster. The Book & Release page on the sheriff's website may also contain relevant information.
If you need archival records or more detailed materials — such as investigation reports or criminal history — contact the Records Division of the sheriff's office. This division is responsible for storing criminal cases and investigative materials. You can also submit an official data request through the county portal in accordance with Minnesota's practices on public access to government data.
Court records are a separate category. They are maintained not by the jail but by the court. To view criminal case materials in Scott County District Court, use the document copy requests page or visit the court in person.
Search the Scott Jail Roster by Last Name or Booking Number
The Scott County Jail roster supports two main search methods.
Search by Last Name
This is the most common method. Enter the last name in the search field on the page or use the Ctrl+F function in the browser. Some practical tips:
- Use the full legal last name — not nicknames or abbreviations.
- Check the spelling. One letter error can prevent finding the desired record.
- If the last name is common, add the first name to narrow the results.
- Try only the first few letters of the last name if unsure of the full spelling.
Search by Booking Number
The booking number is a unique identifier assigned during jail registration. If you know it, the search will be accurate and fast. This number is sometimes indicated in court documents or attorney communications.
If the Search Yields No Results
The absence of a name in the roster does not always mean the person has not been detained. Possible reasons:
- The booking process is not yet complete, and the data has not appeared in the system.
- The person has already been released — the roster only reflects current inmates.
- The name is entered incorrectly or differs from the legal one.
- The person is held in another facility.
In such a case, call the jail at 952-496-8314 and clarify the information directly with the staff.
Jail Roster Updates and Search Limitations in Scott
The Scott County Jail roster is regularly updated and synchronized with the facility's internal accounting system. However, there may be a delay between the actual booking and the appearance of the record on the site — from a few minutes to several hours, depending on staff workload and technical processes.
Main limitations to be aware of:
| Limitation | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Publication Delay | A recently arrested person may not yet appear in the roster until the booking process is complete. |
| Disappearance After Release | Once an inmate is released, the record is usually removed from the public roster within a short time. |
| Current Custody Only | The roster is not an archive of all past arrests. It shows only those currently in custody. |
| Confidential Records | Data on juveniles and some other categories of records are not published. |
To search for information on individuals serving state-level sentences, use the Minnesota Department of Corrections search system.
If you need historical information on previous arrests in the Scott County Jail, submit a request to the Records Division of the sheriff's office or use the county's data request portal. Keep in mind that not all records are public — access to some materials may be restricted according to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.