Cass County Court Records

Cass County court records are official documents on case trials within Cass County, MN. These include case filings, orders, evidence, judgments, and other documents relating to legal trials within the Cass County District Court.

The Cass County Court Administration Office maintains court records as evidence of legal trials, and interested individuals can access these documents online through the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) Portal. Record seekers can also access Cass County arrest records as part of Cass County's criminal court records if the underlying arrests lead to legal prosecutions.

Are Court Records Public in Cass County?

Yes, court records are public in Cass County according to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA). However, the MGDPA did not grant blanket access to Cass County court records. According to Rule 8, Subdivision 2 of the Minnesota Rules of Public Access to Records of the Judicial Branch, the public cannot access Cass County court records relating to:

• Minors
• Adoptions
• Mental health and civil commitments
• Guardian/conservator accounts
• Domestic abuse and harassment
• Sealed or expunged records
• Pre-sentencing investigation reports (PSIs)
• Grand jury proceedings
• Protected identifiers such as Social Security Numbers and financial account details.

Cass County Court Records Search

Cass County case records search refers to options for accessing official documents relating to legal prosecutions within the District Court in Cass County. These include online and offline methods for retrieving case files. Searchers can look for Case County court records through the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) portal or Public Access Terminals (PAT) at the Cass County Courthouse.

Record seekers can also request access to Cass County court records by mail or in person at the Cass County Court Administration Office.

Cass County Courts

The Cass County District Court is the primary trial institution in Cass County, MN. The District Court in Cass County handles civil, criminal, family law, and probate cases. Interested individuals can contact the Cass County District Court at:

The Cass County Courthouse
300 Minnesota Avenue West,
P.O. Box 3000,
Walker,
MN 56484
Phone: (218) 888-5150
Fax: (218) 547-1904

Cass County Criminal and Civil Records

Cass County criminal and civil records encompass all documents relating to criminal and non-criminal trials within the Cass County District Court; these include Cass County arrest records and case files relating to Felonies and criminal misdemeanors trials, and documents on civil lawsuits, family law matters, and probate adjudications.

Case County civil and criminal court records are accessible through the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) portal. Record seekers can also access Cass County criminal and civil case records through Public Access Terminals at the Cass County Courthouse.
Alternatively, interested individuals can send mail requests or visit the Cass County Courthouse at:

300 Minnesota Avenue West,
P.O. Box 3000,
Walker,
MN 56484

Note: due to the private nature of some civil cases, requesters may need to provide valid identification documents to access them.

Cass County Marriage Records

Cass County marriage records are public and accessible to interested persons.
Interested individuals can access Cass County marriage records through the Minnesota Official Marriage System (MOMS). This online platform allows users to search for marriage records by name, county, or marriage date. Also, for a $9.00 fee, record seekers can obtain certified copies of Cass County marriage certificates either by mail or through in-person visits to the Cass County Auditor-Treasurer's Office at:

Courthouse Annex
2nd Floor, 303 Minnesota Avenue West,
Walker,
P.O. Box 3000,
MN 56484.

Cass County Divorce Records

In Cass County, unless there are judicial orders restricting access, divorce records are publicly accessible. Nonetheless, the Cass County Court Administration Office will redact sensitive information such as Social Security Numbers, financial account details, medical records, child custody details, and domestic abuse allegations.

Cass County divorce records are accessible through the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system. Alternatively, individuals seeking certified copies of Cass County divorce certificates should mail or visit the Cass County Court Administration Office at:

The Cass County Courthouse
303 Minnesota Avenue West,
Walker,
MN 56484.

Cass Birth Records

In Cass County and other parts of Minnesota, access to birth records depends on the marital status of the parents at the time of birth. If the birth parents are married, the records are public. Otherwise, the mother may choose to keep the records confidential.

Cass County birth records have legal, administrative, and personal significance; they are proof of identity and citizenship. Birth records are crucial for accessing government benefits; they provide vital data for government health policies and monitoring population growth.

The Cass County Auditor-Treasurer's Office is the custodian of the county's birth records. Eligible individuals seeking access to Cass County birth certificates should:

• Download Cass County Birth Certificate Application Forms
• Complete and sign the application forms in the presence of the notary public
• Include checks or money orders to cover the copy fees (the Cass County Auditor-Treasurer's Office charges $26.00 for a certified copy of a birth record, an additional $19.00 per each subsequent copy ordered at the same time, and $13.00 for for uncertified copy)

• Submit the request in person to the Cass County Auditor-Treasurer's Office at:

  The Courthouse Annex
  2nd Floor, 303 Minnesota Avenue West,
  Walker,
  P.O. Box 3000,
  MN 56484.

Requesters should note that access to Case County birth records may require valid government-issued photo identifications.

Cass Death Records

Cass County death records are publicly accessible. However, access to certified copies of death records is limited to individuals with tangible interests.
Death records are significant documents; they are essential for settling deceased persons' estates, claiming Social Security and pension benefits, and are crucial for epidemiological and genealogical research.

Individuals seeking access to Cass County death records should:

• Download and complete the Cass County Death Certificate Application Forms (requesters must sign the request forms in the presence of the notary public)
• Visit the Cass County Auditor-Treasurer's Office and submit their requests.

Requesters should note that the Cass County Auditor-Treasurer's Office charges $13.00 per copy of certified and uncertified death records and an additional $6.00 for each subsequent copy of death records ordered simultaneously.

Cass County Probate Court Records

Cass County probate court records refer to official documents relating to the administration of estates of deceased individuals in Cass County, MN; this includes but is not limited to documents relating to Will probates, guardianship, trust administration, conservatorships, escheat partitions, and intestate succession.

For information about Cass County probate cases, log into the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system and use the search tools to look for Cass County probate court records by party or attorney names or case numbers. Alternatively, visit the Cass County District Court during office hours and request access to probate case records.

Cass County Property Records

Cass County property records are official documents on property sales and ownership within Cass County, MN. These include but are not limited to property-related documents and details such as deeds, land permits, plat maps, property sales history, zoning information, property tax records, and building permits.

Depending on the types of property records, requesters can access Cass County property records through any of the following options:

• For parcel information and tax inquiries, log into the Cass County Property and Tax Data Search Portal and search for property records by parcel numbers, taxpayers' names, property addresses, or other available criteria.
• For land records, register with the iDoc Market and subscribe to Cass County to download and print documents relating to Cass County land sales and ownership.
• For Cass County parcel information such as property sales, permits, and parcel histories, log into Cass County's Interactive Desktop Web Map or the Cass County Mobile Web Mapping Application (WAB) and use the online tools to view, download, and print relevant documents.

Requesters can also call, visit, or mail the Cass County Recorder's Office for copies of property records at:

Cass County Courthouse Annex
2nd Floor, 303 Minnesota Avenue West,
Walker,
MN 56484

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 3000,
Walker,
MN 56484-3000.

Cass County Court Records Online

Minnesotacourtrecords.us and other private websites may offer alternatives to traditional sources for Cass County court records. These online platforms provide quick and convenient access to documents from courts across Minnesota, and information seekers can access them from different locations. However, despite their advantages, such platforms are unofficial, and as such, the accuracy of provided records cannot be guaranteed.