Faribault County Criminal History
Faribault County criminal history records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office and the District Court, both located in Blue Earth. The county has about 14,000 residents in south-central Minnesota. You can search criminal case records online through the state's free court records system. For arrest records or jail information, the Sheriff's Office in Blue Earth is your primary contact. This page explains how to find and access Faribault County criminal history records.
Faribault County Overview
Faribault County Sheriff Criminal Records
The Faribault County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement and jail operations for the county. Arrest records are public data once someone is booked. Under Minnesota Stat. sect. 13.82, agencies must make arrest data available to the public. This includes the person's name, the charges, and when the arrest took place.
The Sheriff's Office is at 320 Dr H Russ St in Blue Earth. You can call (507) 526-5148 to ask about records or start a data request. For older records, give the office as much detail as you can about the case you are looking for. Faribault is a small county with limited staff, so written requests help ensure things are handled accurately and in a timely way.
| Agency | Faribault County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 320 Dr H Russ St, Blue Earth, MN 56013 |
| Phone | (507) 526-5148 |
Faribault County District Court Criminal Cases
The Faribault County District Court is part of the 5th Judicial District. It handles all criminal matters filed in the county. The court sits at 415 N Main St in Blue Earth and can be reached at (507) 526-6252. The Court Administrator manages public records requests and can tell you how to get copies of court documents.
You can search Faribault County criminal case records for free through Minnesota Court Records Online. The search system lets you look up cases by name or case number. Results include case status, charges, court dates, and docket activity. Sealed cases do not appear in public searches. The access rules for criminal history data are set in Minnesota Stat. sect. 13.87. For certified copies or access to sealed portions of files, you must go to the courthouse in person.
Minnesota Court Records Online is free and covers Faribault County District Court filings. The screenshot below shows what the MCRO search portal looks like.
Searches return case data updated daily across all Minnesota district courts.
The Faribault County District Court page on mncourts.gov lists address, contact details, and links to online tools. The screenshot below shows the Faribault District Court page.
Court staff can assist with records requests during regular courthouse hours.
| Court | Faribault County District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 415 N Main St, Blue Earth, MN 56013 |
| Phone | (507) 526-6252 |
| Judicial District | 5th Judicial District |
| Case Search | Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) |
Offender Tracking for Faribault County Cases
The VINE system lets you monitor custody status for offenders connected to Faribault County cases. You can sign up for free email, text, or phone alerts when an offender is released or transferred. This service runs 24 hours a day and does not require a court account to use.
To get started, visit VINELink.com and search by name or ID. The screenshot below shows the VINE Link portal used to track offenders associated with Faribault County criminal cases.
VINE is maintained at the state level and covers county jail and state prison populations statewide.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections offender locator at coms.doc.state.mn.us shows location and release information for people in state custody with Faribault County sentences.
Statewide Criminal History Search for Faribault County
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension holds the most complete criminal history data available in the state. Its database includes Faribault County arrests, court outcomes, and convictions. A BCA check covers records from all counties, not just one. This is the best option when you need a full picture of someone's criminal history across the state.
Submit a criminal history request at bca.dps.mn.gov or call the BCA at (651) 793-2400. The BCA's background check process is described at dps.mn.gov. Data access follows the rules in Minnesota Stat. sect. 13.87.
Faribault County Criminal Record Expungement
Some criminal records in Faribault County can be sealed through expungement. Minnesota law under Minnesota Stat. sect. 609A.02 allows you to petition the court to seal records if your case was dismissed, resulted in acquittal, or involved a qualifying stay of adjudication. Certain records may also be sealed automatically under Minnesota Stat. sect. 609A.015 once the waiting period has been met.
File your expungement petition with the Faribault County District Court in Blue Earth. The court will review it and may hold a hearing. If the judge approves the petition, the record is sealed from public access. It still exists in the system but will not show up in standard searches. Talk to a legal aid office or attorney to find out whether your record qualifies and to make sure you complete the right paperwork.
Note: Sealing a record in court does not automatically remove it from the BCA database. You may need to follow up with the BCA separately after the court grants expungement.
Cities in Faribault County
Faribault County is a rural agricultural county in southern Minnesota. It includes communities such as Blue Earth, Wells, Winnebago, Bricelyn, and Kiester. All criminal cases in Faribault County are handled by the District Court in Blue Earth. No cities in Faribault County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.
Nearby Counties
Faribault County borders several counties in south-central Minnesota. Use these links to find criminal history records from neighboring areas.