Access Olmsted County Phone Directory

The Olmsted County phone directory provides contact numbers for all county departments based in Rochester. Olmsted County runs its Government Center at 151 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904. The main phone number is 507-328-6000. From that line, you can reach nearly every department in the county. This page lists key phone numbers for the Sheriff, court administration, law enforcement divisions, and other county offices. Whether you need to file a records request, reach the jail, or ask about property licensing, the numbers below will help you connect with the right office in Olmsted County.

Olmsted County Government Center Directory

The Olmsted County Government Center is the hub for all county services. It is in downtown Rochester. The main number is 507-328-6000. The TDD line for hearing-impaired callers is 507-328-6002. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Inside the Government Center, you will find departments covering a wide range of services. Adult and Family Services, Child and Family Services, the County Attorney, Environmental Resources, Finance, Housing, Human Resources, Parks and Trails, Planning and Zoning, Property Records and Licensing, Public Health, and Public Works all have offices here. Each department has its own direct phone line, but calling the main number is the easiest way to get connected. The Olmsted County contact page provides a full list of department phone numbers. You can also reach the county by visiting in person at 151 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904-3710.

Olmsted County Sheriff Phone Numbers

The Sheriff's Office in Olmsted County has an extensive phone directory. For emergencies, always call 911. For non-emergency dispatch, call 507-328-6800. The Law Enforcement division picks up at 507-328-6750.

Olmsted County breaks its Sheriff's Office into multiple divisions, each with its own phone line. The Civil division handles process serving and civil matters at 507-328-6820. Crime Prevention is at 507-328-6777. The Emergency Operation Center number is 507-328-6100. Investigations can be reached at 507-328-6752. Patrol takes calls at 507-328-6765. The Southeast Minnesota Violent Crime Enforcement Team has its own line at 507-328-6762. For warrants, call 507-328-6830. The Law Enforcement Center is at 101 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904. The Olmsted County Sheriff contact page lists all of these numbers in one place.

Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, some law enforcement data is public and some is not. Arrest data is public. Active investigation data is confidential. If you call the Sheriff for a records request, staff will check the data classification before releasing anything. Victim and witness information may be classified as private under the same statute.

Note: The non-emergency dispatch line at 507-328-6800 is the best number to call after hours for situations that do not require 911.

Adult Detention Center Phone Directory

Olmsted County runs an Adult Detention Center with its own set of phone numbers. The main detention number is 507-328-6790. Administration is at 507-328-6837. Operations picks up at 507-328-6715. Programs can be reached at 507-328-6705. The Training line is 507-328-6838. Work Release is at 507-328-6795.

These phone numbers are public data. Anyone can call them during business hours. The detention center is part of the Sheriff's Office and falls under the same data practices rules as other law enforcement divisions. If you need information about someone in custody, the main detention line at 507-328-6790 is where to start. Staff can tell you what information is available to the public and what is restricted under state law.

Olmsted County Phone Directory Online

Olmsted County posts its contact information on the county website. The main contact page includes department listings, phone numbers, and office locations. You can use it as a quick phone directory for any county business.

The Olmsted County contact information page shows the full list of departments you can reach by phone.

From this page, you can find numbers for every major Olmsted County office. The layout groups departments together so you can scan the list fast.

The Olmsted County Sheriff's contact page breaks down the phone directory for each law enforcement division.

This is the best resource for reaching a specific unit within the Sheriff's Office, whether that is patrol, investigations, or the detention center.

Olmsted County Data Practices

The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act applies to all Olmsted County offices. Under Minn. Stat. § 13.01, all government data is presumed public. That includes the county phone directory, staff listings, and department contact information. You can inspect this data for free under Minn. Stat. § 13.03. Copies cost up to 25 cents per page for the first 100 pages.

You do not need to give your name or explain why you want information. The law is clear on that point. If Olmsted County denies a data request, they have to cite a specific statute. You can challenge a denial through the complaint process in Minn. Stat. § 13.085 or seek civil remedies under Minn. Stat. § 13.08. Each county department designates a Responsible Authority under Minn. Stat. § 13.025 to handle data inquiries. Calling the main county line at 507-328-6000 will get you routed to the right person.

How to Find Olmsted County Phone Numbers

Finding the right phone number in Olmsted County is straightforward. Start with the main line at 507-328-6000. The receptionist can transfer you to any department. If you already know which office you need, you can call the direct line from the lists above.

The county website is another good way to look up phone numbers. The contact page lists every department with its phone number and sometimes the name of the person in charge. Under Minn. Stat. § 13.43, public employee names, titles, and work phone numbers are public data. So any staff directory the county puts out should include that information. For court-related numbers, the Minnesota Judicial Branch website lists contact information for the 3rd Judicial District, which covers Olmsted County. The Court Records Online system can also point you toward court staff contacts.

• Main county line: 507-328-6000
• Sheriff dispatch (non-emergency): 507-328-6800
• Law Enforcement: 507-328-6750
• Detention Center: 507-328-6790
• County website contact page for department listings

Cities in Olmsted County

Olmsted County includes Rochester, which is the county seat and by far the largest city. All county-level phone directory services run through the Government Center in Rochester.

Other communities in Olmsted County include Byron, Stewartville, Pine Island, Chatfield, and Dover. These smaller towns rely on the county offices in Rochester for most government services.

Nearby Counties

Olmsted County is in southeast Minnesota. It borders several counties in the region. If you need phone numbers for neighboring county offices, check the counties page.