Marshall County Criminal Court Records

Marshall County criminal court records are filed with the 9th Judicial District Court Administration office in Warren, covering all felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor cases heard in the county. The courthouse at 208 E Colvin Avenue is open Monday through Friday for in-person requests, and the free Minnesota Court Records Online system gives public access to case filings, charges, and dispositions around the clock.

Marshall County District Court

The Marshall County District Court sits in Warren and is part of the 9th Judicial District, covering northwestern Minnesota. Court Administration handles all criminal case filings, scheduling, and records requests. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. For large or complex records requests, call ahead at (218) 745-4811 to make sure staff can prepare the documents before your visit.

The Marshall County court page on mncourts.gov has current contact details, a link to the court calendar, and directions to the Warren courthouse.

The court directory page on mncourts.gov links to MCRO and other local court resources for Marshall County.

Searching Records Online

Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) is the free public search tool for Marshall County criminal court records. No registration is required. The system runs around the clock and covers all 87 Minnesota counties. Search by name, case number, or attorney. Results include charges filed, hearing dates, current case status, and the final disposition of each case. Case documents from July 1, 2015 forward are viewable and downloadable at no cost.

For older records predating the 2015 document window, call Court Administration in Warren. The daily court calendar is posted at 7:00 AM and updated as changes occur. Marshall County is a rural county and the Warrencourtehouse handles a lighter caseload than metro-area courts. Hearings may be less frequent, so check the calendar before planning a trip to the courthouse.

Obtaining Copies

Marshall County criminal court records are public and available on request. Uncertified copies have been free since July 1, 2023. Certified copies cost $14 per document. Submit requests through the Minnesota Courts copy request portal, in person at the Warren courthouse, or by mail to Court Administration at 208 E Colvin Ave, Warren, MN 56762.

Always include the defendant's full name and the case number if you have it. In-person requests are typically handled the same day. Mail and online requests take longer. Records stored off-site may require extra processing time. Sealed files and those restricted by court order are not available through any method.

Marshall County Sheriff

The Marshall County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement across the county and operates the county jail. After an arrest, the County Attorney reviews the matter and decides whether to file charges. Until charges are filed, a recent arrest may not appear in MCRO. If you need current custody information, call the Sheriff's Office directly.

The Marshall County government website has contact information for the Sheriff, County Attorney, and all other departments. Warren sits near the North Dakota border and serves as the regional hub for court services in this part of northwestern Minnesota. Residents in the southern parts of the county sometimes travel to Crookston in Polk County for additional legal resources.

BCA Statewide Criminal History

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension maintains a statewide criminal history database that includes Marshall County. BCA searches cover felony and gross misdemeanor convictions from the past 15 years. Each search costs $8 through the BCA criminal history search portal. You need the full legal name and date of birth to run a search.

BCA records only include convictions reported to the state by law enforcement agencies. They leave out charges that were dismissed or not filed. MCRO shows the full court record, including non-conviction outcomes. Using both tools together provides the most complete background information. The BCA portal also allows self-searches for individuals who want to review their own criminal history record.

Expungement in Marshall County

People with Marshall County criminal records can petition to seal those records under Minn. Stat. Chapter 609A. Some records qualify for automatic expungement under Minn. Stat. Section 609A.015 without needing to file a formal petition. Check the automatic expungement rules first before starting the petition process.

If a petition is required, file it at the Marshall County District Court in Warren. A filing fee applies unless waived for income. The waiting period depends on offense type. Cases without a conviction may qualify right away. Felony convictions carry a longer wait. If the petition is granted, the record is sealed from public view in court systems and many state agency databases. Partial expungement of some records is also possible in certain situations. The Minnesota Courts expungement page has the forms and step-by-step guidance.

Minnesota Data Practices Act

Access to public records in Minnesota is governed by the Government Data Practices Act, found at Minn. Stat. Chapter 13. Criminal court records are classified as public data in most cases. Exceptions include sealed files, victim data, records involving juveniles, and information restricted by court order. Court staff in Warren apply these rules uniformly.

If a record or document is restricted, staff will tell you which category applies. A redacted version may be available in some situations. The Department of Administration's Information Policy Analysis Division handles questions and disputes about data practices access rights statewide.

Nearby Counties

Marshall County is bordered by Kittson, Roseau, Polk, Red Lake, Norman, and Pennington counties, all in Minnesota's 9th Judicial District.