Find Felony Records in Nobles County

Nobles County felony records are held at the District Court in Worthington and managed by the Sheriff's Office. This county sits in the southwest corner of Minnesota, close to the Iowa and South Dakota borders. It is part of the 5th Judicial District. Worthington is the county seat and the largest community. You can search for felony case data online through the state's free court records system or the BCA criminal history search. For records that are not in the online systems, the court clerk in Worthington can help. Use the search tools and contacts on this page to look up felony records from Nobles County.

Nobles County Sheriff

The Nobles County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement across the county. They make arrests, run the jail, and submit booking data to the BCA statewide system. The office is based in Worthington.

Nobles County borders two other states, which means the sheriff sometimes works with agencies across state lines on criminal investigations. Drug cases in this region may involve multi-county or multi-state task forces. The Worthington Police Department handles calls within city limits and also sends arrest data to the state system. All arrest data from these agencies feeds into the statewide criminal history system. Under Statute 13.82, most arrest records are classified as public data. Call the office at (507) 295-5400 for info on recent bookings.

Search Nobles County Felony Records

Start with Minnesota Court Records Online. It is free. Search by name or case number to find charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes for Nobles County felony cases.

The BCA Criminal History Search shows public conviction data on felonies and gross misdemeanors statewide. You need a name and date of birth. Under Statute 13.87, conviction data is public for 15 years after the sentence is done. Older convictions shift to private status.

If you can't find what you need online, call the Nobles County District Court at (507) 295-5251. The clerk can search local files and help with copies of documents. Visiting the courthouse in Worthington works too.

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

Nobles County District Court

All felony cases in Nobles County go through the District Court in Worthington. It sits in the 5th Judicial District. A felony under Statute 609.02 is any crime with a potential sentence over one year in state prison.

The court processes cases from arraignment through sentencing. Case files include the criminal complaint, police reports, motions, plea deals, and the judgment. Most are public records under state law. Felony files are retained for at least 50 years. Murder cases are permanent. Under Statute 138.17, the state sets the retention schedules that courts must follow. The court clerk can help you get copies of documents from any case file. Certified copies carry a per-page fee. The MN Courts site has more details on the records request process.

What Nobles County Felony Records Include

Felony records from Nobles County contain the defendant's name, the charges, the court where the case was heard, and the sentence. Arrest data shows the date, location, and arresting agency. Court files include the criminal complaint, motions, hearing dates, plea agreements, and the final judgment. Docket entries track each event in the case from start to finish. The DOC keeps separate records for anyone sentenced to state prison, covering their custody status, supervised release, and discharge date. Most of this data is public under state law.

Nobles County Felony Expungement

Under Chapter 609A, some felony records can be sealed through expungement. You file a petition with the District Court in Worthington for Nobles County cases. The court reviews your petition and holds a hearing.

Most felonies need a five-year wait after the sentence is complete. Certain violent crimes are not eligible or have longer waiting periods. Free eligibility checks and forms are at Help Seal My Record. Expungement seals a record from public view but does not destroy it. Some agencies can still access sealed records for law enforcement purposes.

Note: The court must notify all agencies that hold copies of the record before sealing it.

Nobles County Criminal Record Search

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

The DOC offender locator shows people in state prison or on supervised release. Use VINELink for custody change alerts.

Legal Help in Nobles County

LawHelpMN lists free legal aid groups for southwestern Minnesota. The public defender's office covers Nobles County for people who can't afford a lawyer in criminal cases. Self-help guides and court forms are also 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 arrest data held by law enforcement. The court clerk in Worthington can answer questions about accessing Nobles County felony records.

Cities in Nobles County

Nobles County includes Worthington, Adrian, Rushmore, and other small towns. All felony cases go through the District Court in Worthington. No cities in Nobles County have their own page on this site.

Nearby Counties

Nobles County shares borders with these counties. Check the arrest location to determine which court handles a case.