Search Marshall County Court Records

Marshall County court records are on file at the District Court in Warren. The courthouse on East Colvin Avenue handles all civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic cases in the county. You can search records online through MCRO or visit in person. Court Administrator Pamala Shaw manages records and can assist with requests. Marshall County records date back to the 1880s, including birth, marriage, and death records from 1882 and divorce and probate records from 1891.

Marshall County District Court

The Marshall County District Court is located in Warren, the county seat in the far northwestern corner of Minnesota. Court Administrator Pamala Shaw runs the office and manages all records for the public. The court is part of the Ninth Judicial District, which covers 17 counties across northwestern Minnesota. The same administrator serves both Marshall and Roseau counties.

Marshall County was created in 1879 from Kittson County and named for William Rainey Marshall, the fifth governor of Minnesota. The county was organized in 1881 and has maintained court records since that time. Birth and marriage records go back to 1882. Land records date to 1883 and military records to 1919.

The court's online presence is at mncourts.gov/find-courts/marshall. The site has the weekly public court calendar, contact info, and links to the Minnesota Judicial Branch self-help resources.

The Marshall County District Court page on the Minnesota Judicial Branch site provides the court calendar and office details for the Warren courthouse.

The court page also links to the Ninth Judicial District resources and general statewide self-help tools for people who represent themselves in court.

Searching Marshall County Court Records

The free MCRO system at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us is the best place to start a Marshall County court records search. You can search by name, case number, or citation. The system shows case type, filing dates, parties, and a register of actions. Documents filed on or after July 1, 2015 are accessible online. Older documents require a visit to the courthouse.

In-person searches use the public access terminals at the Marshall County Courthouse. Free parking is available at the surface lot and on the street. Staff can show you how to use the terminal but do not do research for you. Bring the full name of one of the parties or the case number to make your search faster.

The court also maintains self-service terminals to view and print court records. There is no charge to view records at the courthouse. Copies cost money. Written requests can be sent to the court by mail or fax.

MCRO allows name-based searches for Marshall County cases and is available 24 hours a day. No login is required for basic case information lookups.

Criminal Records in Marshall County

Criminal case records filed in Marshall County are searchable through MCRO. These records include charges, hearing dates, dispositions, sentences, and any conditions of supervision. Law enforcement data, including arrest records, is governed by Minn. Stat. § 13.82, which makes most of it public.

For statewide criminal history information, use the Minnesota BCA system at chs.state.mn.us. The BCA tracks conviction records from all Minnesota jurisdictions. This is a separate tool from the court records database. It is used primarily for background checks and shows a person's criminal history across the state.

Under Minn. Stat. § 13.03, written requests for government records must receive a response within 10 business days. The Marshall County Sheriff's Office handles local arrest and incident records. Note that returned checks carry a $30 NSF service charge at the Marshall County court.

Record Copy Fees in Marshall County

Marshall County follows the state fee schedule for court record copies. Uncertified copies are free. Certified copies cost $14 per document. Exemplified and certified copies are $28. Exemplified and uncertified copies are $14. Scanning fees apply when staff must dismantle a file to make copies: $25 per 50 pages.

You can pay court fines and fees online at webpay.courts.state.mn.us. The online system accepts credit and debit cards. In-person payments at the courthouse take cash, check, money order, and credit or debit card. Mail requests should include a check or money order payable to Marshall County Court Administration.

The Court Web Payment portal handles fines and fees for Marshall County cases and is available any time without needing to visit the courthouse in Warren.

Note: The subpoena fee is $16 per name. Civil first paper filing fees are $310 plus applicable law library fees. These differ from copy fees and apply when you file a new case.

Data Practices and Record Access

Marshall County court records are public data under Minn. Stat. Chapter 13, the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. The default is public. You do not need a reason to ask for a public court record. You do not need to show ID to view public documents at the courthouse, though it helps when staff is searching by your name.

Restricted records include sealed cases, expunged criminal records, juvenile case files, and adoption records. Certain documents within otherwise public files may be restricted, such as tax returns attached as exhibits. The court must tell you if it is withholding a record and cite the law that makes it private.

Marshall County court records go back to the 1880s. These older physical records are at the courthouse. MCRO covers cases with public documents filed since July 2015. Divorce and probate records go back to 1891. Land records from 1883 and military records from 1919 are held by the county recorder, not the court administrator.

Legal Resources for Marshall County

The Minnesota Judicial Branch self-help center is available by phone Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call (651) 435-6535. Staff can help you understand court forms and procedures. Free court forms are available at mncourts.gov/Help-Topics.

LawHelpMN at lawhelpmn.org covers family law, benefits, housing, and other topics with plain-language guides. For attorney referrals, call the Minnesota State Bar Association at (612) 752-6699. Legal aid services for northwestern Minnesota may be available through organizations serving the Ninth Judicial District.

The Minnesota State Law Library provides legal research tools and databases at mn.gov/law-library. The Marshall County court calendar posts at 7:00 a.m. each business day and updates hourly. Check mncourts.gov for the weekly public court calendar for Marshall County. Confidential cases do not appear on the public calendar per court rules.

Cities in Marshall County

Marshall County is a large, rural county in far northwestern Minnesota. All court matters for county residents are handled at the Marshall County District Court in Warren.

Communities in Marshall County include Warren, Argyle, Stephen, Newfolden, and Oslo. Warren is the county seat. No Marshall County cities qualify for individual city pages based on population. All residents file court cases at the courthouse in Warren.

Nearby Counties

Marshall County is one of the northernmost counties in Minnesota. Its neighbors are also part of the Ninth Judicial District. File in the county where you live.