Lyon County Felony Records

Lyon County felony records are managed by the District Court and the Sheriff's Office in Marshall. This county in southwestern Minnesota is part of the 8th Judicial District. Marshall is the largest city in the county and serves as the hub for court operations and law enforcement. If you need to search for a felony case, the state's free online tools cover Lyon County along with every other county in the state. You can also call the court clerk or visit the courthouse for records that are not available digitally. This page has the search tools, contact details, and legal resources you need to look up felony records in Lyon County.

Lyon County Sheriff's Office

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement across the county. The office makes arrests, runs the county jail, and sends booking data to the BCA. Staff can help with questions about recent incidents or bookings.

Lyon County sees a mix of criminal activity, from drug offenses to property crimes and assault cases. The sheriff works with the Marshall Police Department on cases inside city limits and with regional task forces on drug investigations. Arrest data from the office feeds into the statewide system, making it searchable through the BCA tools. Under Statute 13.82, most arrest data held by law enforcement is classified as public.

How to Search Lyon County Felony Records

The Minnesota Court Records Online system is your best free option. It covers all counties, including Lyon. Search by name or case number to find charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. Most recent cases are in the system.

For conviction data, the BCA Criminal History Search shows public records on felonies and gross misdemeanors. You need the person's name and date of birth. Results include the offense, the court where the conviction was entered, and the sentence. Under Statute 13.87, conviction records are public for 15 years after the sentence is done.

Call the Lyon County District Court at (507) 537-6730 if you can't find what you need online. The clerk can search local files and help with document copies. In-person visits to the courthouse in Marshall work too.

Under Statute 641.08, county jails must keep a register of all people held in custody. This register is a public record. If you want booking info from the Lyon County jail, contact the sheriff's office directly.

Note: Expunged records will not show up in any public search tool.

Lyon County District Court

All felony cases in Lyon County go through the District Court in Marshall. The court sits in the 8th Judicial District. A felony is defined under Statute 609.02 as any crime where the possible sentence is more than one year in state prison.

The court processes felony cases from the first appearance all the way to sentencing. Case files include the criminal complaint, arrest reports, motions, plea agreements, and the judgment. Most of these are public. The court stores felony records for at least 50 years, with murder cases kept permanently. If you need certified copies, the court clerk can help. The MN Courts website has more detail on how to request records from any county.

What Lyon County Felony Records Show

A felony record from Lyon County typically lists the defendant's name, the charges, the court of conviction, and the sentence. Arrest records show the date, location, and arresting agency. Court files contain the complaint, hearing dates, motions, and the final judgment. Docket entries track every step of the case from filing through sentencing.

Felony Expungement in Lyon County

Minnesota's expungement law in Chapter 609A allows some felony records to be sealed. You file a petition with the District Court in Marshall if your case was in Lyon County. The court sets a hearing and decides based on your circumstances and public safety.

Most felonies require a five-year wait after you finish your sentence. Certain violent crimes have longer waits or are not eligible. The Help Seal My Record site has free tools to check eligibility and fill out the petition. Sealing a record hides it from public searches but does not destroy it. Some agencies can still access sealed records in limited situations.

Lyon County Criminal Record Tools

Search the BCA criminal history portal for public felony conviction data from Lyon County and across Minnesota.

The DOC offender locator shows current information on people in state prison or on supervised release. For custody change alerts, use VINELink.

Legal Resources for Lyon County

LawHelpMN lists free legal aid groups serving southwestern Minnesota. People facing felony charges who can't pay for an attorney can get a public defender through the court. Self-help guides and court forms are also available on the site.

Under Statute 13.03, government data in Minnesota is public unless a law says otherwise. This applies to most court records and law enforcement arrest data. If you have questions about what you can access, the court clerk in Marshall can point you in the right direction. The Marshall Police Department also handles arrests within city limits, and their records feed into the same state system as the sheriff's data.

Cities in Lyon County

Lyon County includes Marshall, Cottonwood, Minneota, Tracy, and several smaller communities. All felony cases from the county go through the District Court in Marshall. No cities in Lyon County have their own page on this site.

Nearby Counties

Lyon County shares borders with these counties. Check the arrest location to find the right court for a case.