Cass County Felony Records Search
Cass County felony records are maintained by the District Court in Walker and the Sheriff's Office. The county covers a large area in north-central Minnesota and is part of the 9th Judicial District. It is known for its many lakes and includes parts of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe reservation. All county-level felony cases go through the courthouse in Walker. You can search for criminal records online through state tools or contact the local offices. This page covers the agencies, databases, and legal resources for felony records in Cass County.
Cass County Overview
Cass County Sheriff's Office
The Cass County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement for the county and runs the jail in Walker. Felony arrests produce booking records with the person's name, charges, and date. These records are public data under Minnesota Statute 641.08. Call (218) 547-1424 to ask about bookings or check on a warrant.
Cass County is one of the larger counties in the state by land area. It includes the Leech Lake reservation, where jurisdiction over criminal matters can be shared between tribal, federal, and state courts. If you are looking for a felony case and cannot find it in the county system, the case may have gone through the Leech Lake Tribal Court or the federal court system. The sheriff's office can help you figure out where a case was filed.
| Office | Cass County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Phone | (218) 547-1424 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | casscountymn.gov |
How to Find Cass County Felony Records
Minnesota Court Records Online is the free statewide tool for searching court cases. It covers the Cass County District Court. You search by name or case number and get back charges, case status, and docket entries. Criminal cases only appear after a conviction. For pending cases, visit the courthouse in Walker and use the public access terminal.
The BCA Criminal History Search covers felony convictions across the state. Public data stays available for 15 years after the sentence ends. The search is free. It shows the offense, court, and sentence details for each record. This is a good tool if you want to check for felony records in Cass County or any other Minnesota county.
You can call the court clerk at (218) 547-7200 for help with case lookups. Staff can search records and provide copies for a per-page fee. The courthouse in Walker is open weekdays.
Cass County Court Felony Records
The 9th Judicial District Court in Walker handles all felony cases for Cass County. A felony is defined by Minnesota Statute 609.02 as any crime punishable by one year or more in prison. Drug offenses, assault, theft, and burglary are common charges. Each filing creates a case file with the criminal complaint, bail order, and sentencing documents.
These records are public under the Data Practices Act (Section 13.82). Juvenile cases, sealed records, and active investigations are exceptions. Once a case goes through the court system, anyone can ask to review the file. You do not have to be a party to the case. Under Section 138.17, felony files are kept for 50 years. Murder records stay on file permanently.
Criminal history data at the BCA level is governed by Section 13.87. Public conviction records stay available for 15 years after the sentence is done. After that, they become private in the BCA system. Court records at the Cass County courthouse, however, remain open for the full 50-year period. If you need an older felony record, the courthouse in Walker is the place to go.
Note: Cases involving tribal jurisdiction may not appear in the state court system. Contact the Leech Lake Tribal Court if you think the case was handled there.
Cass County Felony Expungement
Minnesota's Clean Slate Act, effective January 1, 2025, allows automatic sealing of eligible felony records. The BCA reviews cases under Section 609A.015 and seals them without the person filing anything. The waiting period for felonies is five years after the sentence is fully discharged. Violent crimes and sex offenses are excluded.
For felonies that fall outside automatic eligibility, you can file a petition with the Cass County District Court. The process under Section 609A.02 covers drug crimes, certain fraud charges, and other qualifying offenses. Free forms are at mncourts.gov. Help Seal My Record and LawHelpMN both offer guidance and can connect you with legal aid.
Cass County Records Resources
The BCA Criminal History Search covers all Minnesota counties, including Cass. Use it to look up felony conviction data.
The tool shows the offense, conviction date, court, and sentence information. It is free to use.
The DOC Offender Locator shows people under state corrections supervision. The VINE system provides custody change notifications for victims.
Legal Help in Cass County
Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota serves Cass County. They handle criminal record issues and expungement cases for qualifying residents. LawHelpMN has court forms and legal guides. The Minnesota Judicial Branch website covers case record access from any county in the state. Court staff in Walker can help with forms but cannot offer legal advice.
The Minnesota Public Access Remote system provides deeper court record access for attorneys and researchers. For a basic felony case lookup, the free MCRO tool or a call to the clerk's office is usually enough.
Cities in Cass County
Cass County includes Walker, Pine River, Pillager, Backus, and many other small communities. All felony cases go through the Cass County District Court in Walker. No cities in this county qualify for a separate page.
Nearby Counties
These counties surround Cass County. Check the arrest location to confirm where the case was filed.