Marshall County Felony Records Database

Marshall County felony records are on file at the District Court and the Sheriff's Office in Warren. Located in northwestern Minnesota near the North Dakota border, this county is part of the 9th Judicial District. The case volume is low compared to metro counties, but the court processes the full range of felony charges. You can search for records using the state's free online court system or the BCA criminal history tool. For records that don't appear online, the court clerk in Warren can assist you directly. This page lists every tool and contact number you need to find Marshall County felony records.

Marshall County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff's Office covers all law enforcement duties across Marshall County. They make arrests, operate the county jail, and submit booking data to the BCA's statewide system. You can call the office for info on recent incidents or arrests.

Marshall County borders North Dakota, so the sheriff sometimes coordinates with agencies on both sides of the state line. Drug cases in this region can span multiple counties and jurisdictions. Arrest records from the sheriff feed into the same statewide database that you can search through the BCA. Under Statute 13.82, most arrest data is public.

Find Marshall County Felony Records

Start your search at Minnesota Court Records Online. This free tool covers every county in the state. Enter a name or case number and you get charges, hearing dates, and case status for Marshall County felony filings.

The BCA Criminal History Search is another good tool. It shows public conviction data for felonies and gross misdemeanors. You search by name and date of birth. Under Statute 13.87, this data is public for 15 years after the sentence ends.

Call (218) 745-4931 to reach the Marshall County District Court if you can't find what you need online. The clerk can look through local records and help with copies. You can also visit the courthouse in Warren during regular business hours. Bring the full name and any case details you have.

Under Statute 641.08, county jails must keep a register of all people in custody. This is a public record. Contact the sheriff's office for current booking data from the Marshall County jail.

Note: Records that have been expunged by court order will not appear in any search.

Felony Cases at Marshall County Court

The District Court in Warren handles all felony cases in Marshall County. It sits in the 9th Judicial District. Under Statute 609.02, a felony is a crime where the sentence can be more than one year. The county attorney brings the charges, and the court moves the case through hearings and sentencing.

Court files for felony cases include the complaint, arrest reports, motions, plea agreements, and the judgment. These documents are public under state law, with limited exceptions. The court retains felony records for at least 50 years. Murder cases are kept permanently. You can get copies from the clerk in Warren or, for newer cases, print documents from the online system. Under Statute 138.17, the state sets retention schedules that all courts must follow before any records can be destroyed.

What Marshall County Felony Records Show

A felony record from Marshall County lists the defendant's name, the charges filed, the court of conviction, and the sentence imposed. Arrest records include the date, location, and arresting agency. The court file contains the criminal complaint, hearing dates, motions, plea agreements, and the final judgment. Docket entries track every step of the case from the initial filing through sentencing. If the person was sent to state prison, the DOC also keeps records on their incarceration and release.

Marshall County Felony Expungement

Under Chapter 609A, some felony records in Marshall County can be sealed through expungement. You file a petition with the District Court in Warren. The court holds a hearing and weighs your case against public safety concerns.

Most felonies require a five-year waiting period after the sentence is complete. Certain violent crimes have longer waits or are not eligible. The Help Seal My Record site offers free tools to check eligibility and prepare the forms. Expungement seals records from public view but does not destroy them.

Marshall County Criminal History Tools

The BCA criminal history search portal covers Marshall County and all other Minnesota counties for public felony conviction data.

The DOC offender locator lets you find people serving time in state prison. For victim notification alerts, use VINELink to track custody status changes.

Legal Resources in Marshall County

LawHelpMN lists free legal aid groups that serve the northwestern part of the state. People facing felony charges who can't afford a lawyer get a public defender through the court system. The MN Courts site has guidance on requesting court records from any county in Minnesota.

Under Statute 13.03, government data in Minnesota is public unless a law says otherwise. This general rule covers most court filings, arrest data, and conviction records. If you have questions about what is available from Marshall County, the court clerk in Warren can help.

Cities in Marshall County

Marshall County includes Warren, Stephen, Argyle, and other small towns. All felony cases from the county are processed at the District Court in Warren. No cities in Marshall County have their own page on this site.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Marshall County. The arrest location determines which court handles the case.