Inmate Information and Release Notification
Prior to Conviction
In Minnesota, victims of
violent crime have a right to be notified of the pretrial release of an offender from a jail or detention facility. Although this notification takes place without a request by the victim, victims are encouraged to use the VINE system to ensure prompt, reliable notification.
The VINE program allows victims of
any crime, as well as interested parties, to be notified of the release of an offender both before and after conviction. >
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Minnesota VINE
877-664-8463
After a Conviction
Following a conviction, crime victims will be notified of release of an incarcerated offender only if they have made a request to the jail or Department of Corrections (DOC) facility.
JAIL:
To make a request to be notified about an offender’s release from a county jail following the conviction of the offender, contact the facility directly to find out about its process for making the request. Victims can also request to receive a release notification through the VINE. > More on VINE.
Minnesota VINE
877-664-8463
DOC FACILITY:
To make a request to be notified about an offender’s release from a
DOC facility (prison), use Minnesota CHOICE or contact the DOC Victim Assistance Program. >
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Minnesota CHOICE
INTERSTATE COMPACT: