Morrison County Criminal History
Morrison County criminal history records are kept by the Sheriff's Office and the District Court in Little Falls. If you need to look up a criminal case, find arrest information, or check court filings for someone in Morrison County, this page covers the key offices and tools that can help. The Minnesota Court Records Online system offers free public access to case data, and the Sheriff can assist with local records requests tied to arrests and criminal activity in the county.
Morrison County Overview
Morrison County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Morrison County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services to the county and is a primary point of contact for local criminal records. The office is located at 213 1st Ave SE in Little Falls. You can call (320) 632-9233 to reach the main line. Deputies handle arrests across the county, and the office maintains records on bookings, charges, and enforcement activity. When you need to track down criminal history in Morrison County, calling the Sheriff is often a good starting point to understand what is available and how to access it.
Minnesota classifies certain arrest records as public data. Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, arrest data held by law enforcement must be made available to the public. This covers the name of the person arrested, the time and place of the arrest, and the charges filed. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office maintains this data. Some records may be withheld if they relate to an active investigation or if a court has entered a restriction or sealing order on the file.
The image below shows the Morrison County Sheriff's Office page, where you can find contact details and information on the services the office provides to residents.
Visit the Morrison County Sheriff's Office website for contact information and details on how to access local criminal records.
Note: The Sheriff's Office maintains local arrest data but does not issue certified background check reports. For a certified criminal history record, contact the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Morrison County District Court and Case Records
The Morrison County District Court is part of the 7th Judicial District. The courthouse is at 213 1st Ave SE in Little Falls. The court handles all criminal case filings for the county, stores official records, and processes requests for copies of court documents. If a person was charged with a crime in Morrison County, the court file lives here. Court staff work with the public on records access and can help you find the right process for getting what you need.
Minnesota Court Records Online gives free public access to criminal case data from courts across the state. It covers the Morrison County District Court and lets you search by person name or case number. Search results include party names, charges, case status, hearing dates, and docket entries. Cases involving juveniles or matters where access has been restricted by a judge may not appear in the system. For most criminal cases in Morrison County, though, MCRO provides solid coverage. Start your search at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us.
The image below shows the Morrison County District Court page on the Minnesota Courts website.
The Morrison County court page on mncourts.gov has local court hours, phone numbers, and links to online case search tools.
The MCRO portal gives you a direct way to search Morrison County criminal cases without visiting the courthouse.
Use Minnesota Court Records Online to search criminal cases filed in Morrison County at no cost.
| Court | Morrison County District Court - 7th Judicial District |
|---|---|
| Address | 213 1st Ave SE, Little Falls, MN 56345 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | mncourts.gov - Morrison County |
Morrison County Jail Lookup and VINE Link
The Morrison County Jail is operated by the Sheriff's Office. To find out if someone is in custody, you can call the jail directly at (320) 632-2673. Staff can confirm booking status and provide basic information on a person being held. This is the fastest way to get a current answer on whether someone is in the Morrison County Jail.
VINE Link is a free national service that tracks inmate custody status at county jails across Minnesota. You can search by name at vinelink.com and sign up to get automatic alerts when an inmate is released, transferred, or has a custody change. This tool is useful when you need to track someone's status over time without calling the jail repeatedly.
For people serving time in a Minnesota state correctional facility rather than a county jail, use the DOC Offender Locator at coms.doc.state.mn.us. That system covers offenders under state supervision and is separate from county-level jail data. Both tools are free and open to the public.
Use VINE Link to track inmate status or set up custody notifications for Morrison County detainees.
Morrison County Criminal History Background Checks
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension maintains the official statewide criminal history database. The BCA collects data from law enforcement agencies throughout Minnesota, including Morrison County. Certified criminal history reports are available through the BCA by fingerprint or name search. You can request a report at bca.dps.mn.gov or by calling (651) 793-2400. Fingerprint-based searches are more reliable because they reduce errors caused by similar names or aliases.
Under Minn. Stat. § 13.87, criminal history data held by law enforcement is classified as private data in most situations. Individuals have the right to request their own records. Third-party access is more limited under state law. If you have a legal purpose or need records about yourself, the BCA is the right place to start. Criminal case data available through MCRO at the court level remains public for case lookups and is not subject to the same restrictions that apply to BCA criminal history files.
Expungement of Morrison County Criminal Records
If you have a criminal record tied to a case in Morrison County, Minnesota law gives you the option to petition for expungement. The main statute is Minn. Stat. § 609A.02, which sets out who is eligible and what types of offenses may be sealed. Expungement limits access to your record but does not fully erase it. Courts, law enforcement agencies, and certain government bodies may still access sealed records depending on the situation.
To file in Morrison County, you submit a petition to the District Court at 213 1st Ave SE in Little Falls. The court will look at the nature of the charge, how the case ended, how much time has passed, and whether sealing the record is in the public interest. Some cases may qualify for automatic sealing under Minn. Stat. § 609A.015 without a formal petition, particularly if they were dismissed or resulted in an acquittal and enough time has passed since the case closed.
If you are not sure whether you qualify, legal aid organizations in central Minnesota can help you evaluate your options. The mncourts.gov self-help section also has step-by-step guides and petition forms available at no cost.
Cities in Morrison County
Morrison County is a rural county in central Minnesota. The county seat is Little Falls. All criminal cases from communities throughout the county are processed at the Morrison County District Court.
There are no cities in Morrison County that reach the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All residents of Morrison County access criminal history records through the county-level offices and tools listed on this page.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Morrison County. If you need to confirm which county handled a case, check where the incident happened or where the person was living at the time.