Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Michael Kingbird, a 54-year-old male, was taken into custody by the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office on January 2, 2025. His physical description is as follows:
- Race: I
- Sex: Male
- Age: 54
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches
- Weight: 200 pounds
- Hair Color: Gray
- Eye Color: Brown
Kingbird is currently held at the Beltrami County Jail without bail. The charge listed is a “WRIT,” indicating detention under a writ order. Specific court dates and branch information are not provided at this time.
Understanding Writ Orders
In legal terms, a writ is a formal written order issued by a court commanding the person to whom it is addressed to perform or refrain from performing a specified act. One common type is the writ of habeas corpus, which requires a person detaining another to produce the detainee in court to examine the legality of the detention. Under Minnesota Statute 589.01, individuals restrained of liberty, except those detained by virtue of a final judgment, may apply for a writ of habeas corpus to obtain relief from imprisonment or restraint.
Beltrami County Jail Information
The Beltrami County Jail, located in Bemidji, Minnesota, is a state-licensed facility regulated by the Minnesota Department of Corrections. The jail has an approved capacity of 140 inmates and is staffed by full-time and part-time corrections officers. For more information or inquiries about inmates, the jail can be contacted at 218-333-4189.
Next Steps
Details regarding the specific nature of the writ order for Michael Kingbird have not been disclosed. Typically, individuals detained under a writ are scheduled for court appearances to address the matters outlined in the writ. As of now, no court date has been set for Kingbird.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me