Rock County Jail Roster
Rock County does not operate its own jail for ordinary county custody. The Rock County Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Matthew Sorenson, contracts with Nobles County Jail for custody services. That means a current Rock County inmate search normally begins with the Nobles County inmate listing, then filters by the agency column. When the agency shows ROCK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, the custody entry is tied to Rock County. The sheriff's office remains the local law-enforcement contact for arrest questions, local holds, and public safety matters.
The Rock County Sheriff's Office is at 1000 N. Blue Mound Ave., Luverne, MN 56156, phone (507) 283-5000, fax (507) 283-5003. The official sheriff page also links inmate listing, outstanding warrants, VINE, civil fees, and app resources. For court status after arrest, Rock County District Court and MCRO are separate sources. Court Administrator Natalie Reisch is the local court administration contact for District Court records at 204 E. Brown Street, Luverne, MN 56156, phone (507) 935-7006.
The official Rock County Sheriff's Office app is another public-safety channel, but it should not be treated as the live jail roster unless an official app screen confirms that feature. The app is found by searching "Rock Sheriff." Google Play lists Rock County Sheriff's Office by OCV, LLC, updated Jan. 22, 2026. Apple lists Rock County Sheriff's Office with version history through Jan. 26, 2026. Store descriptions point to tips, reporting, public-safety news, and sheriff communication, and they state that it is not for emergencies.
The Apple App Store listing is one official app source assigned to Rock County inmate records.
The app helps residents connect with the sheriff's office, while current custody status still depends on Nobles County's official jail roster and direct jail contact.
Use Rock County Inmate Search
The Nobles County live inmate listing is the key online custody tool for Rock detainees. It is a browse roster rather than a complex search form. The important step for Rock County is to read the agency column, because the same roster can include Nobles County Sheriff's Office, Worthington Police Department, Rock County Sheriff's Office, and other agency entries. A person may have several charge rows under one booking entry.
- Open the official Nobles County live inmate listing.
- Browse names and booking dates rather than assuming a separate Rock-only jail list exists.
- Look for ROCK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE in the agency field.
- Read the type, description, booking date, and last updated time.
- Use MCRO or Rock County District Court Administration for court hearings, case numbers, and filed charges.
Observed roster examples in the research included Rock County agency entries with gross misdemeanor warrant arrest, felony unsentenced fleeing in a motor vehicle, petty misdemeanor speeding, misdemeanor driving after cancellation, holding-for-another-agency DWI entries, and felony warrant arrest first-degree DWI. Those examples show how the roster can describe custody and arrest basis before a reader has reviewed the full court case record.
The live Nobles roster is the official custody list used to identify Rock County detainees by agency.
Because the roster is live custody data, it should be checked again before travel, bond planning, or a visit request.
Rock County Inmate Record Fields
The Nobles roster field inventory gives the most useful public fields for Rock County inmate records. It does not display every detail a family member may want. The inspected public text did not show full date of birth, home address, bond amount, housing unit, projected release date, complete court date, or full case docket. Those gaps are why Rock County court records and jail phone contact still matter.
| Field or Display | Type | Required or Visible | Notes for Rock County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inmate photo | Image | Visible when loaded | Roster may show an image or thumbnail before each person. |
| Name | Text | Visible | Entries can show last, first, and middle name. |
| Booking or intake date | Date | Visible | Use it to separate current custody from old case history. |
| Charges | Section | Visible | Several charge rows can appear under one booking. |
| Agency | Text | Visible | Key Rock field. Look for ROCK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. |
| Type | Text | Visible | Examples include Felony, Gross Misdemeanor, Misdemeanor, Petty Misdemeanor, and Unknown. |
| Description | Text | Visible | May state Warrant Arrest, Probable Cause Arrest, Holding for Another Agency, Unsentenced, Sentenced, or offense text. |
| Last Updated | Timestamp | Visible | Shows how fresh the roster page was when viewed. |
For filed charges, court hearings, disposition, or sentence, use MCRO Case Search rather than relying on the jail roster alone. A roster charge description is not the full criminal case file and should not be read as a conviction unless the court record shows a conviction.
Rock County Jail Facilities
Rock County custody starts locally with the sheriff but housing is handled through Nobles County Jail. The facility details matter because visits, money deposits, mail, and inmate questions go to Nobles when a Rock detainee is held there. The jail address is 1530 Airport Road Suite 100, Worthington, MN 56187. The main jail phone is 507-295-5378. The jail administrator is Capt. Cheri Bartosh. Jail programmers can be reached at 507-295-5201, and the jail captain number is 507-295-5227.
Rock County Sheriff's Office
1000 N. Blue Mound Ave.
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-5000
Local arrest, law-enforcement, and hold questions
Nobles County Jail
1530 Airport Road Suite 100
Worthington, MN 56187
507-295-5378
Custody, visitation, money, and mail questions for Rock detainees
The Nobles County Jail page is the official facility source for current visit and custody rules. Call before traveling because jail rules can change for holidays, staffing, security, medical needs, or classification.
Statewide Rock County Custody
The county jail roster is for current local custody. It is not the right tool for adults who have been committed to the Minnesota Department of Corrections after sentencing. The Minnesota DOC Public Viewer searches adults committed to the Commissioner of Corrections who remain under DOC jurisdiction, including prison or supervision. Search by name or MNDOC offender ID. The DOC page warns that newly sentenced people may take several business days to appear, and name searches include aliases or DOC name history.
The DOC Public Viewer is the state-level custody source assigned to Rock County inmate records.
Use the DOC viewer for prison or supervision status, not for short-term local jail holds that still belong on the Nobles roster.
Rock County sheriff resources also link VINELink. VINE lets victims and the public search custody status and register for phone or email notifications. Older Rock sheriff text lists Minnesota VINE at 877-MN4-VINE or 877-664-8463. VINE is useful for notification, while the jail roster is the direct public list for current Nobles custody.
Rock County Inmate Visits
Visitation for Rock County detainees follows Nobles County Jail rules because Rock contracts with Nobles for custody. Visits are closed on holidays. Visits are 20 minutes. The inmate must list the visitor. Visits can be scheduled online or by phone, and special visits need jail administrator approval. Call Nobles County Jail before traveling if the inmate was just booked, transferred, released, or placed under a restriction.
| Day | Hours | Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. | Standard visit window, subject to scheduling and approval. |
| Saturday | 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. | Standard visit window, subject to scheduling and approval. |
| Holidays | Closed | No public visitation. |
| Special visits | By approval | Need jail administrator approval before the visit. |
Visit rules are not a court record. They are jail operating rules. A visitor should be prepared to provide identification, follow jail staff directions, and reschedule if a lockdown, court transport, classification change, or holiday affects the window.
Rock County Inmate Mail and Money
Mail for a Rock County detainee held at Nobles County Jail should use the inmate's name and the Nobles County Jail address. Prohibited material includes contraband, obscene or explicit content, foreign substances, threats, and security material. Mail can be delayed, rejected, or turned over for investigation if it appears to violate jail rules. Call the jail before sending legal, medical, property, or unusual mail.
Money can be deposited by cash, credit card, or debit card in the lobby kiosk, or online using the inmate number. Checks are not accepted. Deposit rules can depend on vendor availability and inmate status, so a family member should confirm the inmate number and current deposit path before using online payment or visiting the lobby kiosk.
| Need | Allowed Channel | Important Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Send mail | Use inmate name and Nobles County Jail address. | No contraband, explicit content, foreign substances, threats, or security material. |
| Deposit funds | Lobby kiosk with cash, credit, or debit. | No checks. |
| Online deposit | Use the inmate number. | Confirm the number and status before payment. |
| Special questions | Call Nobles County Jail. | Rules can change by classification or security need. |
The Google Play app listing is another official sheriff app source for Rock County public-safety communication.
Use the app for sheriff news, tips, and communication features, while jail money, mail, and visits should be confirmed with Nobles County Jail.
Rock County Booking and Court
Booking is not the same as a court conviction. A Rock County inmate record may show warrant arrest, probable-cause arrest, holding for another agency, unsentenced, or sentenced. Those terms describe custody status or arrest basis. They do not always prove the final filed charge or the final outcome. After arrest, the prosecutor may file charges, amend charges, decline a count, or proceed through a complaint or citation in Rock County District Court.
Rock County District Court handles criminal and traffic matters in the Fifth Judicial District, along with civil, family, probate, and juvenile cases. MCRO can show case status, filed charges, hearings, register-of-actions entries, and public documents when available. For active warrants, custody after arrest, inmate status, and court charge status, it is often necessary to compare the Nobles roster, MCRO, and official office contact.
The roster's agency field is the key local clue because Rock County is not the only agency using the Nobles custody system. A person held for Rock County may also have charges or holds from another agency, and the same person can have both sentenced and unsentenced rows. Read each row separately. A warrant arrest row explains the basis for custody, while a separate offense row may explain the alleged conduct or the filed charge. If the record lists holding for another agency, call the jail before assuming the person has a new Rock County case.
County Attorney Jeff Haubrich's office is relevant only after the case moves from arrest or hold status into prosecution. The jail can answer custody and visit questions. The sheriff can answer local arrest and warrant-service questions. Court administration can answer public case-record questions. The County Attorney handles charging and prosecution work, but victims, witnesses, defendants, and family members should expect case-specific limits on what can be discussed outside the court process.
Note: A roster entry is a custody record, while the filed charge, plea, disposition, and sentence are separate court records.