Chisago County Court Records

Chisago County court records are documents and information on civil and criminal cases heard in the county’s courts. These records are generated in the county’s District Court. Chisago County court records comprise case filings, docket entries, motions, warrants, petitions, transcripts, orders, fines, sentences, and judgments.

Chisago County court records are obtained from criminal, civil, juvenile probate, and family law cases. Information that may be found in these Minnesota court records includes names of parties involved in a case, type of case, attorney names, court names, judge names, witnesses, and sentences.

Are Court Records Public in Chisago County?

Per the Minnesota Rules of Public Access To Records of The Judicial Branch and the Minnesota Official Records Act, Chisago County court records may be accessed by anyone, provided such records are exempted by law or court orders. Court records exempted from public disclosure in Chisago County include the following:

• Juvenile records
• Adoption records
• Substance abuse treatment records
• Medical and mental health records
• Certain records of victims of domestic and sexual violence
• Information about confidential informants in criminal prosecutions

Chisago County Court Records Search

Chisago County court records may be searched or accessed onsite and online. Record seekers can visit the courts where the cases were heard to make requests. Alternatively, they can use official online search resources to find court records from the county. Furthermore, third-party online resources may have some Chisago County court records.

Chisago County Courts

Chisago County has a single court that caters to all its judicial needs. The Chisago County District Court has general jurisdiction over all cases. It has different divisions for specific cases such as Criminal, Civil, Family, Juvenile, Housing, Traffic, and Probate Divisions. The Chisago County District Court is located at:

Chisago County District Court
Chisago County Government Center
313 North Main Street
Center City, MN 55012
Phone: (651) 213-7010
Fax: (651) 213-8651

Chisago County Criminal Records

Chisago County criminal records are official records of crimes committed by individuals in the county. Criminal records consist of arrest, prosecution, and incarceration records. Chisago County criminal records may be found at the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota State Patrol office, and Minnesota Department of Corrections. Chisago County criminal records are available to the public and may be accessed by anyone. Persons interested in obtaining Chisago County arrest records can contact the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office at:

Chisago County Sheriff’s Office
15230 Per Road
Center City, MN 55012
Phone: (651) 257-4100

Interested persons can also access Chisago County criminal records using the Minnesota Public Criminal History Search portal owned by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension platform. They can also visit the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension at:

Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
1430 Maryland Avenue East Street
Paul, MN 55106
Phone: (651) 793-7000

Get Chisago County Civil Court Records

Chisago County Civil court records consist of all non-criminal court cases. It includes records from the following case types:

• Family Law
• Personal Injury Lawsuits
• Property Disputes
• Divorce Proceedings
• Libel and slander
• Employment Discrimination
• Labor disputes
• Consumer Protection
• Contract Disputes
• Professional malpractice cases
• Torts
• Probate and Estate

The Chisago County District Court hears all civil cases, and the court clerks maintain records of such cases. Generally, Chisago County civil court records are public records and may be accessed by members of the public unless marked as confidential or prohibited by law or court orders. Persons interested in accessing the county’s civil court records can visit the District Court to view or request them. They can also use the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) platform to search for civil court records. They can search by party name, attorney, or case number.

Chisago County Marriage Records

In Chisago County, marriage records are accessible to the public. The Chisago County Recorder maintains the county’s marriage records. Persons interested in obtaining Chisago County certified marriage certificates can visit the Chisago County Recorder office at:

Chisago County Recorder
Chisago County Government Center
313 North Main Street - Room 277
Center City, MN 55012
Phone: (651) 213-8580

They can also search for Chisago County marriage records on the Minnesota Official Marriage System portal.

Chisago County Divorce Records

Divorce records in Chisago County are public and may be accessed by anyone. However, portions of divorce records may be sealed to protect sensitive information. The Family Division of the District Court creates divorce records in the county and the records are managed by the court’s clerks. Record seekers can use the Minnesota Court Records Online portal to search for the county’s divorce records. They can also visit the court to examine or request copies of nonconfidential divorce records.

Chisago Birth and Death Records

Per the Minnesota Statutes 144.225, Chisago County birth records of children born to married parents are public while those of children born to unmarried parents are typically confidential for 100 years. In contrast, death records are public, and anyone may access them. However, Minnesota limits access to certified birth and death records to immediate family members and those with legal interests. The general public may only obtain uncertified birth and death records in the county. The Chisago County Recorder is the custodian of birth and death records in the county. The Minnesota Department of Health also maintains birth and death records for the county.

Eligible persons interested in obtaining Chisago County certified birth or death certificates can visit the Chisago County Recorder office. They can also mail completed Birth Certificate Application or Death Certificate Application forms to the County Recorder’s Office. In addition, they can request the county’s birth and death records from the Department of Health's local office situated within the County Recorders’ office.

Chisago County’s birth and death records can be used for the following:

• Genealogical research
• Identity verification
• Medical research
• Epidemiology study
• Social Security and benefits
• Demographic and statistical studies
• Estate settlement and inheritance
• Family history and connections

Chisago County Probate Court Records

Probate court records in Chisago County include records of probate matters such as wills, trusts, estates, and guardianships. The county’s probate records are generated in the Chisago County District Court and may be accessed by members of the public. Persons interested in obtaining the county’s probate records can visit the District Court. They can also search for them on the Minnesota Court Records Online portal.

Chisago County Property Records

In Chisago County, property records contain information about a property's ownership, characteristics, and transactions. Chisago County property records include deeds, titles, liens, encumbrances, surveys, mortgages, tax records, assessment records, permits, zoning, easement agreements, and plat maps. These records are maintained by the Chisago County Recorder who also makes them available to the public upon request. Chisago County property records typically contain the following information:

• Owner's name and contact information
• Property address and description
• Legal description, such as parcel number, lot, and block
• Property type (residential, commercial, etc.)
• Square footage and acreage
• Property value and tax assessment
• Mortgage and lien information
• Transaction history

Persons interested in viewing Chisago County property records may use the Chisago County Real Estate Search portal. They can search by parcel ID, address, or name. They may also visit the Chisago County Recorder’s office to examine or request copies of the county’s property records.

Chisago County Court Records Online

Chisago County court records may be accessed through third-party resources like minnesotacourtrecords.us. These resources often provide more convenient access to the county’s court records regardless of location. Their user-friendly interfaces typically allow users to search for court records by party name, case number, or date. However, these independent resources may not provide accurate or up-to-date information.