Access Marshall County Criminal History Records

Marshall County criminal history records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Warren and the 9th Judicial District Court. This remote northwestern Minnesota county borders North Dakota and Canada. Criminal arrests, court filings, and related records are accessible through the Sheriff and Minnesota Court Records Online. Note that as of early 2026, the Marshall County Jail is temporarily closed for renovations. Inmates are being held at the Pennington County Jail during this period. This page explains how to find criminal history records and contact the right offices in Marshall County.

Marshall County Sheriff Criminal Records

The Marshall County Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Jason Boman and is located at 208 E Colvin Ave, Suite 1 in Warren. Call (218) 745-5411 to reach staff. The fax is (218) 745-9203. The tip line is mcso.tips@co.marshall.mn.us and the inmate message line is (218) 416-1140. The Sheriff handles law enforcement throughout the county, including arrests, patrol, and jail operations. The office website is at co.marshall.mn.us.

Note: As of early 2026, the Marshall County Jail is closed for renovations. Inmates are being held at the Pennington County Jail during this period. If you are trying to contact or locate someone in custody connected to Marshall County, call the inmate message line at (218) 416-1140 or reach the Sheriff at (218) 745-5411 for current placement information.

Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, arrest data is public in Minnesota. Law enforcement must disclose the name of the person arrested, the date, time, charges, and location. Some details may be withheld if disclosure would harm an active investigation.

The Marshall County Sheriff's Office page is shown below, sourced from co.marshall.mn.us.

Visit the Marshall County Sheriff's Office for contact details and information on criminal records access in Warren.

District Court Criminal Records

Marshall County is part of the 9th Judicial District. The District Court in Warren handles all criminal filings for the county. Court staff maintain complete case files and can help with certified copies and records requests. The court page on the Minnesota Courts website at mncourts.gov has clerk contact information and hours.

For free online access to Marshall County criminal case data, use Minnesota Court Records Online. Go to publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us and search by name or case number. MCRO displays charges, docket entries, case status, and outcomes. Juvenile cases and sealed records do not appear. Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, most adult criminal case data is public and will appear in the search results.

The Marshall County District Court page on mncourts.gov is shown below, sourced from mncourts.gov.

See the Marshall County court page for clerk contact details, hours, and case search tools.

The Minnesota Court Records Online search portal is shown below, captured from publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us.

Search Marshall County criminal cases for free at Minnesota Court Records Online.

Background Checks and BCA Criminal History

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension holds criminal history data from all 87 counties, including Marshall. Two public tools are available. The free Criminal History Search at cch.state.mn.us shows conviction records and open cases for most adults. For a more complete certified report, the paid BCA background check costs $15 and is available at dps.mn.gov. That certified report covers a broader range of records than the free search.

Under Minn. Stat. § 13.87, criminal history data held by law enforcement agencies is private. Individuals can request their own records from the BCA. Third-party access requires a legal basis. For people who have moved to state prison, use the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator at coms.doc.state.mn.us. That tool covers all state facilities and is free to use.

Permit to Purchase a firearm in Marshall County is free. A Permit to Carry costs $100 new, $75 for renewal, $10 for an address change, and $5 for a reprint. Contact the Sheriff's Office for permit applications.

Expungement

Minnesota's expungement law lets people petition to have certain criminal records sealed from public view. The key statute is Minn. Stat. § 609A.02. Not every offense qualifies. The law sets out which crimes can be sealed, what waiting periods apply, and what the court must consider. Misdemeanor records often qualify after a shorter wait. More serious felonies face longer waits or may not be eligible at all.

To file for expungement in Marshall County, you submit a petition to the 9th Judicial District Court in Warren. The court notifies every agency that holds the record. Those agencies can respond or object. A hearing is scheduled. The judge decides whether to grant the seal. Cases that ended in a dismissal or acquittal may qualify for automatic sealing under Minn. Stat. § 609A.015. That statute allows sealing without a full petition for certain outcomes. The Minnesota Courts self-help page at mncourts.gov has forms and guides. Legal aid in northwestern Minnesota can also help you assess eligibility.

VINE Link

VINE Link is a free national service for tracking inmate custody status. It covers Marshall County facilities and state prisons across Minnesota. Because the Marshall County Jail is temporarily closed, current inmates are held at Pennington County. VINE Link covers both locations. Search by name at vinelink.com or sign up for automated alerts by phone, text, or email when custody status changes. The VINE Link portal is shown below, sourced from vinelink.com.

Use VINE Link to search custody status or set up release alerts for people held in connection with Marshall County cases.

Cities in Marshall County

Marshall County's county seat is Warren. Other communities include Stephen, Alvarado, and Oslo. All criminal cases in the county are handled by the 9th Judicial District Court in Warren.

Nearby Counties

Marshall County borders these Minnesota counties. Check the correct county if you are unsure where a case was filed or where someone is being held.