Todd County Felony Records
Todd County felony records are held at the District Court in Long Prairie along with files kept by the Sheriff's Office. If you want to look up a felony case in Todd County, you can start with the state court search tool or call the local clerk. The county sits in central Minnesota and falls under the 7th Judicial District. Felony case data includes charges, court dates, and sentencing details. You can also check the BCA system for statewide criminal history tied to Todd County cases. Both online and in-person options are open to the public for these record searches.
Todd County Overview
Todd County Sheriff's Office
The Todd County Sheriff's Office is based in Long Prairie and handles law enforcement for the county. The Sheriff books people on felony charges and keeps arrest data on file. When someone gets picked up on a felony warrant or new charge, the booking record goes into the county system. You can call the Sheriff at (320) 732-2157 to ask about recent arrests or check on a case status.
Todd County is a smaller rural county in central Minnesota. The Sheriff's Office covers a wide area that includes several small towns and farm land. Felony arrests here often go through the Todd County Jail first before the person appears in court. Jail records are part of the law enforcement data that the Sheriff must keep under Minnesota Statute 641.08. These records show the name of the person, the charge, date of arrest, and bail info.
| Office | Todd County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 115 3rd Street South, Long Prairie, MN 56347 |
| Phone | (320) 732-2157 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Todd County Felony Case Search
Court records for felony cases in Todd County go through the 7th Judicial District. The District Court in Long Prairie is where felony cases get filed, heard, and resolved. You can look up Todd County felony cases using Minnesota Court Records Online. This free tool lets you search by name or case number. It shows case type, charges, hearing dates, and status.
Not all details show up in the online system. Some felony records have restricted data. Sealed or expunged cases will not appear. If you need the full file, you can visit the courthouse or send a written request to the Court Administrator. The court phone number is (320) 732-5286. Staff there can tell you what is on file and how to get copies.
Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, arrest data tied to felony cases is generally public. This means you can ask for the name, charge, and date of arrest for most cases. Active investigation data is the main exception. Once charges get filed in court, the case record becomes part of the public court file.
| Court | Todd County District Court |
|---|---|
| Phone | (320) 732-5286 |
| District | 7th Judicial District |
| Online Search | Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) |
Felony Records in Todd County
The BCA Criminal History Search is the main state tool for looking up felony conviction data in Minnesota. It covers Todd County cases along with every other county in the state. The search is free for public data and shows convictions from the past 15 years.
A felony in Minnesota is any crime that can bring a prison term of one year or more, as defined in Minnesota Statute 609.02. Todd County felony records may include drug crimes, theft over a certain dollar amount, assault, and other serious offenses. The BCA system pulls data from courts and law enforcement across the state, so Todd County cases show up there too.
Todd County Felony Expungement
Minnesota's expungement law lets some people seal their felony records. The process is set out in Minnesota Statute 609A. Not all felonies qualify. Violent crimes and sex offenses are usually not eligible. But certain lower-level felonies can be sealed after a waiting period passes and the person stays out of trouble.
The Clean Slate Act under Section 609A.015 added automatic expungement for some records. The BCA reviews cases and identifies people who qualify. There is a 60-day review period before the seal takes effect. If you have a Todd County felony and think you might be eligible, helpsealmyrecord.org is a good place to start. You can also talk to a legal aid attorney for free help with the process.
Records retention matters here too. Under Minnesota Statute 138.17, felony case files are kept for 50 years. Murder cases stay on file forever. Even after expungement, some agencies may still be able to see sealed records in limited situations.
Note: Expungement does not erase your record from every database, but it seals it from most public searches and public record searches.
Getting Todd County Criminal Records
There are a few ways to get felony records from Todd County. The fastest method is using the online court search at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us. You type in a name and see what comes up. It is free and open to anyone.
For more detailed records, you can file a data practices request with the Sheriff's Office or the court. Under Minnesota Statute 13.03, you have the right to inspect public government data for free. If you want copies, the agency can charge a reasonable fee. The response time is supposed to be immediate for inspections, but it can take up to 10 business days for copies to be ready.
The Minnesota DOC offender locator is another tool you can use. It shows people who are or were under Department of Corrections supervision. This covers felons who served prison time or were on supervised release. Todd County cases where someone went to state prison would show up in that system.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Todd County. If you are not sure which county handled a felony case, check the location of the arrest or where the crime took place.