Benton County Court Records

Court records consist of material about litigated cases and legal documents created and preserved by the Bonner County trial courts. Examples include court proceedings, rulings, and judgments. These records can be obtained for a fee online, via mail, or in person from their designated custodians.

Are Court Records Public in Benton County?

Yes. The Rules of Public Access to Records of the Minnesota Judicial Branch ensure the public's right to access court records in the state. Unless otherwise stated by the state statutes, any person may inspect or make copies of court records maintained by record custodians. However, the rules outline certain circumstances under which the public's access to court records may be restricted.

Members of the public are typically restricted from accessing juvenile records, adoption case documents, video recordings of child victims, grand jury proceedings, domestic abuse, and harassment records. Other restricted court records include Social Security numbers, driver's licenses, and records of individuals undergoing sentencing evaluations, counseling, or psychological evaluations.

Benton County Court Records Search

Anyone wishing to carry out a broad search of court records in Benton County may use the Minnesota Court Records Online portal or visit the Benton County District Court.

The Minnesota Court Records Online allows users to browse public Minnesota state district court records and documents. Using the platform's four search tabs, users may perform case, document, hearing, and judgment searches. Interested persons may also visit the Benton County District Courthouse to search for court records. Requesters may search through public case records across Minnesota using available public terminals on the Foley courthouse premises.

Benton County Courts

The Minnesota trial court system consists of district courts, tax courts, and workers' compensation courts of appeals. The following are the addresses of the different courts that comprise the Benton County court system:

Benton County District Court
615 Highway 23 East
P.O. Box 189
Foley, MN 56329
Phone: (320) 968-5205
Fax: (320) 968-5353

Benton County Criminal and Civil Records

Record searchers may access Benton County criminal and civil court records on the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) platform. In addition to juvenile, adoption, and guardianship cases, users may access most Benton County cases online. They may also access Benton County arrest records during criminal case searches.

Criminal records on the portal consist of misdemeanor and felony case details, court orders, and judgments. In contrast, civil court records are related to non-criminal cases, such as family law, probate, and civil litigation.

Requesters may also contact the Benton County Clerk by phone, email, or in person regarding searches and copies of criminal and civil court records:

Benton County Courthouse
615 Highway 23
P.O. Box 189
Foley, MN 56329
Phone: (320) 968-5205
Fax: (320) 968-5353

Benton County Marriage Records

Individuals looking for Benton County marriage records may access them through the Minnesota Official Marriage System (MOMS). The platform offers users access to marriage records in Minnesota from 1858 to the present.

By specifying the applicant (bride or groom), first and last name, or date range, users may request copies of Benton County marriage records. MOMS charges $9.00 per record received. Please note that credit and debit card charges may apply. Alternatively, applicants may contact the Benton County Recorder's Office at the following address:

531 Dewey Street
Foley, MN 56329
Phone: (320) 968-5037
Fax: (320) 968-5306

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 129
Foley, MN 56329

Benton County Divorce Records

Searchers looking for Benton County divorce records may access such documents through the Benton County District Court—the records custodian. For further information, they may contact the District Courthouse at:

615 Highway 23
Foley, MN 56329
Phone: (320) 968-5205

Benton Birth Records

Individuals qualified to receive certified copies of Benton County birth certificates may acquire such documents from the Benton County Recorder's Office (records from 1900 till date). Requesters submitting a Bonner County birth certificate request must include a copy of accepted identification, the completed application form, and a signed check or money order (certificate fee) made out to the Benton County Recorder.

The Recorder's Office charges $26.00 for a certified copy of a birth certificate. Each additional copy requested simultaneously costs $19.00. The application packet, including the fee, must be mailed to the Recorder's Office at:

Benton County Land Services-Recording
531 Dewey Street
P.O. Box 129
Foley MN 56329

Benton Death Records

Eligible applicants may obtain certified copies of Benton County death certificates via the Benton County Recorder's Office. When applying for a Benton County death certificate, applicants must include a copy of accepted identification, the completed application form, and a signed check or money order (certificate fee) made out to the Benton County Recorder.

The Recorder's Office charges $13.00 for a certified copy of a birth certificate. Each additional copy requested simultaneously costs $6.00. The application packet, including the fee, must be mailed to the Recorder's Office at the address above.

Benton County Probate Court Records

Record seekers may access Bonner County probate court records online through the Minnesota Court Records Online site. This search engine allows users to find public records, including probate records, using case, document, hearing, and judgment searches.

Individuals wishing to obtain probate records in person may submit a records request and acceptable identification to the Clerk of the District Court's Office at 615 Highway 23, P.O. Box 189, Foley, MN 56329.

Benton County probate court records comprise legal documents concerning the administration of a deceased person's estate. These records usually include wills, petitions for probate, inventories of assets, court orders, and final distributions.

Benton County Property Records

In Benton County, interested parties may obtain Benton County property records via the following resources:

• The Benton County Assessor’s Office provides details on property valuations, classifications, and tax information online through a third-party service provider.
• Requesters may also submit an online records request or visit the Recorder's Office for official records maintained by the agency, including deeds, mortgages, and plats, offering access to ownership history and legal descriptions.
• Alternatively, information seekers may visit the county's GIS Mapping site to access publicly available GIS datasets. These records consist of interactive maps and geospatial data, including zoning, property boundaries, and environmental features.

Benton County Court Records Online

The Minnesota Court Records Online allows users to browse public Minnesota state district court records and documents. Third-party online repositories, such as minnesotacourtrecords.us, may also offer a user-friendly interface for conducting practical Benton County court record searches. Visitors may find specific cases by entering information like case numbers and party names from the confines of their homes. These platforms allow users to inspect and download court documents from their websites easily.