Find Lyon County Criminal History

Lyon County criminal history records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office and the District Court in Marshall, Minnesota. The Sheriff's Office publishes a real-time jail custody list online that is updated continuously and shows inmate names, booking dates, charges, bail status, and arresting agency. Court case records are searchable for free through the Minnesota Court Records Online system. This page explains how to find criminal records in Lyon County, how to use the custody list, how to get a statewide background check through the BCA, and what the expungement process requires for cases filed in this county.

Lyon County Sheriff Criminal Records

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. The office is at 611 W. Main Street in Marshall. The main phone is (507) 537-7666. Fax is (507) 537-7434. The official Sheriff's website is at lyoncountyso.com. The Sheriff's Office handles all arrests, booking records, incident reports, and law enforcement criminal history data for Lyon County.

Lyon County provides a real-time in-custody list that is one of the more detailed jail rosters available in rural Minnesota. The list is at jail.lyonco.org/custodylistLyon.rpt.html and is updated continuously. It shows inmate name, booking date and time, charges, bail status, and the arresting agency for each person currently in custody. This is free to access and does not require registration. Because it updates in real time, it gives a current picture of who is in the Lyon County jail at any moment.

Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, law enforcement must make available the name of any arrested person, the date of arrest, the charges, and the arresting agency. The Lyon County Sheriff's Office will provide this information upon request. Records tied to active investigations or juvenile cases may be withheld.

The Lyon County Sheriff's website is the official source for law enforcement contact details and links to criminal history tools for the county.

Visit lyoncountyso.com for the Lyon County Sheriff's Office website, including contact information and access to county law enforcement resources.

The Sheriff's website is also the entry point for the real-time custody list and other Lyon County criminal history tools.

The in-custody list below is one of the most detailed jail rosters in southwestern Minnesota, updated continuously with names, charges, and bail status.

Check jail.lyonco.org/custodylistLyon.rpt.html for the Lyon County real-time in-custody list with inmate names, booking date and time, charges, bail status, and arresting agency.

The custody list is free to access and updates in real time, making it the fastest way to check whether a specific person is currently in the Lyon County jail.

Lyon County Court Records and MCRO

The Lyon County District Court handles all criminal cases filed in the county and is part of the 5th Judicial District. The courthouse is in Marshall. For court contact details, hours, and filing information, visit the Minnesota Courts website. The clerk's office manages case files and can help you locate a case by name or case number. For certified copies of court documents, submit a request to the clerk either in person or by mail.

Criminal case records in Lyon County are searchable for free through Minnesota Court Records Online. MCRO lets you search by name or case number and shows charges, hearing dates, case status, and disposition. Under Minnesota Statute 13.87, criminal history held by courts is public for up to 15 years. Sealed or expunged records will not appear. For cases not found online, contact the District Court clerk in Marshall directly.

The Minnesota Courts website provides location and contact details for the Lyon County District Court.

Visit mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/Lyon.aspx for court contact information, hours, and filing details for the Lyon County District Court in Marshall.

The Minnesota Courts site lists forms, self-help resources, and court schedules for Lyon County criminal cases.

MCRO is the free search tool for court case records from the Lyon County District Court.

Use Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) to search Lyon County court records by name or case number at no cost.

MCRO covers all Minnesota counties including Lyon and is updated by court staff as new information is entered.

Background Checks and BCA Criminal History

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension manages the statewide criminal history database. A BCA background check combines data from courts, law enforcement agencies, and corrections facilities across all Minnesota counties, including Lyon. The free public search is at cch.state.mn.us and shows only the public portion of a record. A complete certified background check costs $15 and is ordered at dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/Pages/background-checks.aspx.

The real-time custody list gives a current snapshot of who is in the Lyon County jail, but it does not show the full history of past arrests and convictions. A BCA report covers that broader history. It is required for licensed occupations, volunteer positions with children, and other regulated roles. Individuals can also request their own BCA criminal history to see what appears before applying for jobs or housing. The BCA covers Lyon County as part of the statewide database, giving a more complete picture than any single local source.

For people who may be in state prison rather than the Lyon County jail, the Minnesota Department of Corrections offender locator is at coms.doc.state.mn.us/publicviewer/. This covers DOC facilities only.

Expungement in Lyon County

Expungement seals a criminal record from public access in Minnesota. The main statute is Minnesota Statute 609A.02, which defines who can petition and what cases qualify. For a Lyon County criminal record, the petition is filed at the Lyon County District Court in Marshall. The process requires a formal petition, notice to the BCA and all agencies holding the record, and a court hearing where a judge rules on the request.

Minnesota also provides automatic expungement under Minnesota Statute 609A.015. Cases that ended with a stay of adjudication, a diversion completion, or a dismissal may be sealed automatically without the defendant needing to file. Serious offenses are excluded from both the automatic process and the petition process. After expungement, the record is removed from MCRO and most public background check systems, including the statewide BCA database. Expungement petition forms are at the Marshall courthouse or on the Minnesota Courts website.

If you are not sure whether your Lyon County case qualifies for expungement, a legal aid attorney or a private attorney with Minnesota expungement experience can review the record and advise you on next steps. Eligibility depends on the type of offense, how the case ended, and how much time has passed since the case closed.

Victim Notification: VINE Link

VINE Link is a free statewide service that tracks custody status in Minnesota jails and prisons, including the Lyon County jail. It sends automatic alerts by phone, email, or text when an inmate is released, transferred, or changes status. Register at vinelink.com or call 1-877-664-8463. Registration is free and does not require explanation. VINE covers Lyon County alongside all other Minnesota detention facilities and operates around the clock.

Cities in Lyon County

Lyon County is in southwestern Minnesota with Marshall as its county seat. No cities in Lyon County exceed the population threshold for individual city pages on this site. Marshall is the location of both the Sheriff's Office and the District Court, and all criminal cases filed in Lyon County are processed at the courthouse in Marshall as part of the 5th Judicial District.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Lyon County. Each maintains its own criminal records through a local Sheriff's Office and District Court.