Nobles County Criminal History

Nobles County criminal history records are held by the Sheriff's Office and the District Court in Worthington. If you need to look up a criminal case, check arrest information, or access court filings for someone in Nobles County, this page covers the offices and online tools that can help. The Minnesota Court Records Online system gives free public access to case data, and the Sheriff can assist with local records requests tied to arrests and bookings in the county.

Nobles County Sheriff Criminal Records

The Nobles County Sheriff's Office is at 1530 Airport Rd, Suite 100, in Worthington. Call (507) 295-5400 during business hours. The jail line is (507) 295-5378 and the fax is (507) 372-5977. Deputies handle arrests across Nobles County and maintain records on bookings, charges, and law enforcement activity. The Sheriff's Office is the primary source of criminal history data at the local level in Nobles County. The office works with Worthington Police and other local agencies on criminal matters in the county.

Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, arrest data is public in Minnesota. The name of the person arrested, the date and time, the location, and the charges filed are all required disclosures. Records connected to active investigations or sealed by court order are not released. For questions about a specific arrest or to find out what is on file, contact the Sheriff's Office directly.

District Court Criminal Records

The Nobles County District Court is part of the 5th Judicial District and is located at 315 10th St in Worthington. The court handles all criminal case filings in the county, stores official records, and assists with records access for the public. If someone was charged with a crime in Nobles County, the case file is at this courthouse. Court staff can help you find a case, request copies of documents, and explain what is available for public review.

Minnesota Court Records Online, or MCRO, offers free public access to court case data from across the state. It covers the Nobles County District Court and lets you search criminal cases by name or case number. Results include party names, charges, case status, hearing dates, and docket entries. Records involving juveniles or restricted by a court order may not appear in MCRO. For most adult criminal cases filed in Nobles County, the system provides solid coverage. Start your search at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us.

The Nobles County District Court page on the Minnesota Courts website is shown below, sourced from mncourts.gov.

Visit the Nobles County court page on mncourts.gov for court hours, contact details, and case search links.

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

Search Nobles County criminal cases at no cost using Minnesota Court Records Online.

Background Checks and BCA Criminal History

The Minnesota BCA runs the state's official criminal history database, which includes records from all 87 counties, including Nobles. 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 $15 paid BCA background check is at dps.mn.gov. That paid report is certified and more thorough than the free version, covering a broader range of criminal history data.

Under Minn. Stat. § 13.87, criminal history data in law enforcement files is classified as private. Individuals can request their own records from the BCA. Third-party access requires a legal basis. MCRO court data is public and does not carry the same restrictions. For people serving state prison time, the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator at coms.doc.state.mn.us is free and covers all DOC facilities. To check the Nobles County Jail directly, call (507) 295-5378.

Expungement

If you have a criminal record from a case in Nobles County, Minnesota law may allow you to have it sealed. The governing statute is Minn. Stat. § 609A.02, which sets eligibility based on offense type, how the case resolved, and how much time has passed. Expungement restricts access to your record. It does not erase it. Courts and law enforcement can still access sealed records under circumstances allowed by state law.

To file in Nobles County, you petition the District Court at 315 10th St in Worthington. The court weighs the petition against the public interest in keeping the record accessible. Cases that were dismissed or ended in acquittal may qualify for automatic sealing under Minn. Stat. § 609A.015 without going through the full petition process. Legal aid in southwestern Minnesota can help with eligibility questions and filing. The mncourts.gov self-help section has free guides and petition forms.

VINE Link

VINE Link is a free national service for tracking inmate custody status. It covers the Nobles County Jail in Worthington and state prison facilities throughout Minnesota. Go to vinelink.com and search by name to check current custody status. You can also register to receive automatic alerts when an inmate's status changes. Notifications are free and available by phone, text, or email. No account is needed for a basic search. The VINE Link portal is shown below, sourced from vinelink.com.

Use VINE Link to check inmate status or set up release alerts for people held in Nobles County.

Cities in Nobles County

Nobles County is in southwestern Minnesota. The county seat and largest city is Worthington. All criminal cases from communities across the county are filed and heard at the Nobles County District Court in Worthington.

There are no cities in Nobles County that reach the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All Nobles County residents access criminal history records through the county-level offices and online tools listed on this page.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Nobles County. If you are looking for a criminal record and are unsure which county holds the file, check where the incident happened or where the person lived at the time of the case.