Find Police Records in Marshall County

Marshall County police records are public documents kept by the Marshall County Sheriff's Office in Warren, Minnesota. State law under Minn. Stat. 13.82 makes arrest data public from the moment of arrest, and booking photos are available by request. The Sheriff provides law enforcement coverage for all unincorporated areas and smaller towns in the county. This page covers how to request records, what data is public, and how the BCA statewide database works if you need a broader search.

Marshall County Sheriff's Office

The Marshall County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement for the full county, including rural townships and small cities that rely on the Sheriff rather than a local police department. The Sheriff's Office is located at the county courthouse in Warren. Check the county website at co.marshall.mn.us for current contact details and office hours.

The image below comes from the Marshall County Sheriff's Office page, where you can find contact details and more about how to submit a request.

The Sheriff's page lists the department's address, phone number, and any available online options for submitting public data requests.

To get a police report or arrest record, contact the Sheriff's Office by phone, go in person, or mail a written request. Include the date and type of incident, the name of the subject if known, and the format you want. Staff will confirm whether the record exists and whether any portion is withheld. Open investigation files may be partially redacted until the case closes.

What Police Records Are Public in Marshall County

Minnesota law gives the public broad access to law enforcement data. Under Minn. Stat. 13.82, these items are public from the time they are created:

• Name and age of each person arrested
• Date, time, and location of the arrest
• Charges filed or the basis for the arrest
• Booking photos (mugshots)
• Arresting officer name and agency
• Release terms and conditions

Most incident reports are also available to the public. However, victim names in cases involving sexual assault are protected. Details that could harm an active investigation may also be withheld. Any redaction must be backed by a specific legal citation. The agency cannot simply refuse without explaining which law applies.

911 audio recordings are not public under Minnesota law. Once an investigation wraps up, the written transcript of the call becomes public. If you need documentation of what was reported during an emergency, the transcript is the path to get it, not the audio file.

How to Submit a Records Request

No explanation is needed when requesting public records. Under Minn. Stat. 13.03, any person has the right to inspect public government data, and the agency must respond in a reasonable time. They cannot delay or reject your request without legal grounds.

To request Marshall County police records:

• Visit the Sheriff's Office in person at the Warren courthouse
• Mail a written request with the incident date and description
• Include the subject's name if available
• Note whether you want paper copies or a digital version

Looking at a record in person is free. Copies cost $0.25 per page for up to 100 pages. Beyond 100 pages, the agency may charge actual reproduction costs. In-person review is the most cost-effective option if you only need to confirm basic facts.

BCA Statewide Criminal History Database

For a full statewide search, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) maintains a criminal history database that draws from agencies across the state, including Marshall County. Call the BCA at 651-793-2400, option 7, or go to the BCA background checks page to see what types of searches are available and how much they cost.

A BCA search shows arrests, charges, and dispositions from courts statewide. Some checks are open to the public; others require a signed release. The BCA is the best option when you need a complete record that goes beyond what a single county holds locally.

Criminal History Data and Your Rights

Criminal history records are classified under Minn. Stat. 13.87. Convictions are public. Arrests that did not lead to charges, or charges that were dismissed, may have a different data classification. The BCA or the county can clarify how specific records are treated if you are unsure.

If you are the subject of a record, Minn. Stat. 13.04 gives you the right to see any data the government holds about you, whether public or private. You can contest inaccurate data within 30 days of reviewing it. You have 60 days to appeal a denial. Both are firm deadlines. Acting quickly is important if you find a factual error in your record.

Court Records in Marshall County

Police records and court records are separate. A police record covers the arrest and original report. A court record covers everything that follows: filings, hearings, verdicts, and sentencing. You need both to get a complete picture of a case.

Marshall County court matters are handled by the 9th Judicial District. You can search many of those records online for free at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us. The Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system shows case summaries, court dates, and some document images. It is the fastest way to find case numbers and current status for cases in Marshall County District Court.

Minnesota Government Data Practices Act

All public records access in Minnesota falls under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) at Minn. Stat. 13.025. The MGDPA applies to every government agency in the state, including the Marshall County Sheriff. All government data is presumed public unless a specific law says otherwise. If an agency denies your request, they must cite the statute that permits the denial.

You can challenge a wrongful denial through the Minnesota Department of Administration's Information Policy Analysis Division, or in district court. The MGDPA also limits how agencies can use or share your personal data. Private data cannot be disclosed to third parties without your consent, except in situations the law specifically permits.

Red Lake Nation Tribal Lands

Marshall County borders the Red Lake Band of Chippewa territory. The Red Lake Tribal Police Department has jurisdiction on tribal trust lands. If an incident occurred within tribal land boundaries, the tribal police may hold the record rather than the county Sheriff. Contact the Red Lake Nation directly for those requests. For incidents near the border, both agencies may have relevant records, so it is worth checking with each.

Sex Offender Registry

The Minnesota Predatory Offender Registry is managed by the BCA and lists people convicted of qualifying sex offenses across the state. You can search it by name or address on the BCA website. The Marshall County Sheriff also tracks registered offenders in the county and handles required community notification for higher-risk individuals.

Nearby Counties

Marshall County sits in the far northwest corner of Minnesota and borders several other counties.