Renville County Felony Records
Renville County felony records are managed by the District Court in Olivia. The county is part of the 8th Judicial District and covers a section of south-central Minnesota. You can search for criminal cases online through the state's court records tool or go to the courthouse for copies and in-person lookups. The Sheriff's Office keeps arrest and booking records while the court clerk handles the official case files. State-level tools from the BCA also let you check felony conviction data that spans all 87 counties in the state, giving you a wider view of criminal history beyond just Renville County records.
Renville County Overview
Renville County Sheriff and Felony Arrests
The Renville County Sheriff's Office is based in Olivia. You can call them at (320) 523-1264 for jail info, warrant checks, or general questions about law enforcement in the county.
Felony arrests in Renville County go through the sheriff's office first. The office creates booking records with the person's name, charge, date of birth, and the date of arrest. Under Minnesota Statute 641.08, these jail records must be maintained in detail. Once the county attorney files formal charges, the case file moves to the court system. The sheriff also reports felony arrest data to the BCA, so it ends up in the statewide database. Staff at the sheriff's office can answer questions about custody status and outstanding warrants during business hours.
| Office | Renville County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Phone | (320) 523-1264 |
| County Seat | Olivia, MN |
| Website | co.renville.mn.us |
Renville County is a farming area with small towns spread across it. Most felony cases involve drug offenses, assaults, and property crimes. The county attorney reviews all arrest reports and decides whether to file felony charges in court. If charges are filed, the case gets a number and all documents go on record with the clerk.
Search Renville County Felony Court Cases
Felony cases in Renville County are filed at the 8th Judicial District Court in Olivia. Call (320) 523-3680 for court questions. The clerk's office keeps all case documents on file.
The best online tool for searching Renville County felony records is Minnesota Court Records Online. It is free. Search by name or case number to find charges, hearing dates, docket entries, and outcomes. Cases with convictions show the most data. Pre-conviction records and sealed cases are not in the public search. If you need more than what the online tool shows, visit the Olivia courthouse or send a written request for copies. Under Statute 13.82, these records are public and you do not need a reason to ask for them.
Renville County Criminal History Search
The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension runs the statewide criminal history system. Renville County felony convictions are part of this database. Search for free at chs.state.mn.us. Public data includes conviction details within 15 years of sentence completion.
Under Statute 13.87, older convictions become private. Third-party checks cost $15 and require a notarized consent form. The BCA definition of a felony comes from Statute 609.02, which says it is any crime punishable by a year or more in prison. All felony convictions from Renville County are sent to the BCA for the statewide system. Results come by mail in about two weeks.
Renville County Felony Record Resources
Use the BCA's online tool to check Renville County felony conviction records from the statewide database.
The search takes just a few minutes. Enter the person's name and date of birth to see public conviction data.
Expungement of Renville County Felony Records
Minnesota's Clean Slate Act at Statute 609A.015 allows automatic expungement for certain felony convictions after a five-year waiting period. The BCA reviews records and sends eligible ones to the courts. If no one objects within 60 days, the record is sealed. Violent offenses and sex crimes are excluded.
If your Renville County felony does not qualify for automatic sealing, you can petition the court under Statute 609A.02. Legal aid resources at helpsealmyrecord.org and LawHelpMN offer free help with the forms. The DOC offender search can tell you if someone from the county served time at a state facility.
Renville County Felony Data Practices
Minnesota's Data Practices Act controls how Renville County shares felony records with the public. Under Statute 13.03, you can inspect government data for free at the courthouse in Olivia during regular office hours. If you want copies, the county charges up to $0.25 per page. Requests to view records should be handled right away. Written requests for copies can take up to 10 business days to process.
The court in Olivia keeps felony case files that include the criminal complaint, motions filed by both sides, plea agreements, trial transcripts, sentencing orders, and final judgments. Each of these documents is part of the public record unless a judge has ordered a specific item sealed. These files stay on record for 50 years after the case closes under state retention rules. Murder files are stored permanently and never destroyed. Older Renville County felony cases may still be on file at the courthouse even if they do not appear in the online search tools.
If you have trouble getting records from Renville County, the Minnesota Department of Administration handles data practices complaints. You can also contact the court administrator in Olivia for help with specific requests. All courts in the state follow the same data rules, so public felony records should be available to anyone who asks for them regardless of their reason.
Nearby Counties
Renville County borders several counties. Confirm the county where your case was filed before searching.