Search Morrison County Court Records
Morrison County court records are maintained at the Morrison County Courthouse in Little Falls, part of Minnesota's Seventh Judicial District. The court handles all civil, criminal, family, probate, juvenile, and traffic cases filed in the county. You can search records online for free through the state's Minnesota Court Records Online system, visit the courthouse in person, or submit a written request by mail. Court Administrator Kim Peterson oversees the clerk's office. Most records are public under Minnesota law.
Morrison County Overview
Morrison County District Court
The Morrison County District Court is at the Morrison County Courthouse, 213 First Avenue SE, Little Falls, MN 56345. The main phone is (320) 412-7010. Some sources also list alternate numbers (320) 632-0327 and fax (320) 632-0340. Court Administrator Kim Peterson runs the clerk's office. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free surface lot and street parking are available near the courthouse. The court is part of the Seventh Judicial District.
Morrison County court records go back to 1857, with probate records starting in 1860. Birth and death records date to 1870, marriage records to 1866, and land records to 1856. The court administrator maintains case files for all case types: civil, criminal, traffic, probate, conciliation, juvenile, tax, and family. Naturalization records from the county are held at the Minnesota Historical Society rather than the courthouse. If you need naturalization records, that is where to look.
The court publishes a weekly public court calendar. It is posted at 7:00 a.m. each business day and updated hourly. Self-service terminals are available at the courthouse for MCRO searches. You do not need to ask staff to perform a search for you, though staff can help you understand how to use the terminals if needed.
| Court | Morrison County District Court - Seventh Judicial District |
|---|---|
| Address |
Morrison County Courthouse 213 First Avenue SE Little Falls, MN 56345 |
| Phone | (320) 412-7010 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Court Administrator | Kim Peterson |
| County Website | morrisoncountymn.gov |
| Court Website | mncourts.gov/find-courts/morrison |
Morrison County District Court Website
The Morrison County District Court page on mncourts.gov lists current contact details, court hours, and links to case search resources for the Little Falls courthouse.
Use this page to confirm current hours and phone numbers for the Morrison County courthouse and get links to case search tools.
Morrison County Government Website
The Morrison County government website covers county services and departments, including links to the court administrator and recorder offices in Little Falls.
The county site is useful for contacting specific offices such as the recorder for vital records or land records that are separate from the court case files.
How to Search Morrison County Court Records
The free Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system covers all Morrison County cases. Search by name, business entity, attorney name, or case number. The system shows party names, case types, filing dates, full docket histories, and current case status. Documents filed on or after July 1, 2015 are generally viewable in digital form. MCRO is available 24 hours a day with no login required.
For in-person access, visit the courthouse in Little Falls during business hours. Self-service terminals are available at the courthouse where you can run MCRO searches on your own. You can view records on these terminals for free. Staff can help you use the terminals but will not conduct research for you.
To request copies, call (320) 412-7010 or visit the court administrator's office. Certified copies cost $14 per document. Uncertified copies are free. Exemplified and certified copies are $28. For mail requests, send a written request to: Morrison County District Court, 213 First Avenue SE, Little Falls, MN 56345. Include case number, party names, and specific documents needed. Include payment for copies.
Under Minn. Stat. § 13.03, government data in Minnesota is presumed public unless otherwise classified. Most civil and criminal records are open to the public. Juvenile records and certain family court documents are restricted and not viewable through public terminals.
You can pay court fines and fees online at the Court Web Payment portal. Phone payments are accepted at (800) 657-3611 through the Minnesota Court Payment Center. Have your case number or citation ready before you pay.
MCRO - Minnesota Court Records Online
The MCRO portal is the free statewide system for searching Morrison County court records. It covers all 87 Minnesota counties and every case type, with no account needed.
Search Morrison County cases by name, case number, attorney, or business entity. Full docket history and case status are shown. Documents filed from July 2015 are generally viewable online.
Criminal Records and the BCA
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) maintains the state criminal history database, which is separate from MCRO. The BCA covers statewide arrest and conviction records. Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, arrest data collected by law enforcement is public in Minnesota. Use the BCA when you need arrest or conviction history beyond what appears in the court case file. Combining a BCA search with MCRO gives the most complete view of a person's public record in the state.
The Morrison County Sheriff's Office handles local law enforcement records for the county. For incident reports and arrest records specific to Morrison County, contact the sheriff's office directly. The court administrator in Little Falls handles all case records from 1857 to the present across all case types.
Legal Help in Morrison County
LawHelpMN offers free plain-language legal guides and court forms for civil matters across Minnesota. The Minnesota Judicial Branch website has self-help guides and forms for most case types. These are useful if you need to handle a court matter in Morrison County on your own.
For attorney referrals, the Minnesota State Bar Association has a referral service. Legal aid organizations in central Minnesota may provide help to qualifying residents at little or no cost. Remote hearing options are available in some cases through the Seventh Judicial District. Call the court at (320) 412-7010 to ask about your options. The court's self-service terminals in Little Falls are also available during business hours if you want to check on a case in person.
Cities in Morrison County
Little Falls is the county seat of Morrison County and the location of the district court. No cities in Morrison County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All court filings for the county are processed at the Morrison County Courthouse in Little Falls.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Morrison County. Each has its own district court. If you are unsure which county your case is in, check the address where the matter occurred.