Fillmore County Court Records

Fillmore County court records provide official documentation of the Fillmore County District Court legal proceedings. These documents are evidence of case trials and ensure that the Fillmore County judiciary operates with transparency, fairness, and equity. Fillmore County court records may also detail legal prosecutions within the county's District Court from initial filings to the final judgments, and contain information such as:

• Filing dates
• Names of litigants
• Case types
• Petitions or complaints
• Evidence or exhibits
• Motions
• Responses
• Orders
• Judgments.

Fillmore County court records encompass documents on civil and criminal trials. Interested individuals may also access Fillmore County arrest records as part of the county's court records if such arrests result in legal trials within the Fillmore County District Court.

Are Court Records Public in Fillmore County?

Yes, court records are generally public. Under the Minnesota Rules of Public Access to Records of the Judicial Branch, anyone interested may view or copy Fillmore County court records. However, certain records are exempt from public access to protect privacy rights and ensure public safety. This means the public cannot access:

• Juvenile court records
• Mental health and commitment records
• Domestic abuse and harassment cases
• Family court records, such as:
  • Financial affidavit and income verifications
  • Child custody evaluations and psychological reports
  • Social Security Number, tax reports, and medical records
• Grand jury and criminal investigation reports
• Sealed and expunged records
• Court administration and internal records.

Fillmore County Court Records Search

For a general search for Fillmore County court records, log in to the Minnesota Court Records Online system. Fillmore County court records are also accessible through mail and in-person visits to the Fillmore County District Court.

Fillmore County Courts

The Fillmore County District Court is the sole county-level judicial institution within Fillmore County. Under the Minnesota court system, the District Courts oversee all civil and criminal cases. The Fillmore County District Court is a single court handling multiple case types, including:

• Criminal trials
• Civil litigation
• Family law cases
• Probate adjudications
• Juvenile cases
• Traffic and ordinance violations
• Mental health and chemical dependency commitments.

Interested individuals may contact the Fillmore County District Court at:

Fillmore County Courthouse
101 Fillmore Street,
P.O. Box 436,
Preston,
MN 55965
Phone: (507) 765-6021
Fax: (507) 765-5228

Fillmore County Criminal and Civil Records

The Fillmore County District Court Administration Office is Fillmore County, MN's custodian of criminal and civil records. Making Fillmore County criminal and civil records accessible falls within the jurisdiction of the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

Fillmore County civil and criminal records encompass documentation on all legal proceedings within the county, including case files relating to non-criminal trials such as:

• Contract disputes
• Personal injury claims
• Property disputes
• Debt collection
• Probate cases
• Small claims
• Employment disputes
• Consumer protection
• Civil rights violations.

Inquirers should note that Fillmore County arrest records are not part of criminal case records unless the arrests lead to legal proceedings within the Fillmore County District Court.

To access Fillmore County criminal and civil records online, log into the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system and search for Fillmore County court records by names or case numbers. Fillmore County criminal and civil court records are also accessible through Public Access Terminals (PATs) at the Fillmore County Courthouse. Individuals seeking access to documents not available online or full case files on civil and criminal trials within Fillmore County should fax, call, mail, or visit the Fillmore County District Court during office hours at:

101 Fillmore Street,
P.O. Box 436,
West Preston,
MN 55965
Phone: (507) 765-6021
Fax: (507) 765-5228

Fillmore County Marriage Records

In Fillmore County, marriage records are public. These documents are accessible to anyone regardless of their relationship with their owners. Individuals seeking access to Fillmore County marriage records should log in to the Minnesota Official Marriage System, select Fillmore from the County options, enter the relevant information into the search tools, and submit.

Alternatively, request Fillmore County marriage records in person or by mail to the Fillmore County Recorder at:

Fillmore County Courthouse
101 Fillmore Street,
P.O. Box 466,
West Preston,
MN 55965.

Fillmore County Divorce Records

Fillmore County divorce records are public. Under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA), basic divorce information, including names of the parties, filing dates, case numbers, court dates, case status, public court orders, and case outcomes, is publicly accessible. However, sealed and confidential information such as financial affidavits, financial account details, Social Security Numbers, child custody evaluations, protective orders, sealed settlements, and documents sealed by court orders is not accessible.

For online access to Fillmore County divorce records, log in to the Minnesota Judicial Branch's MCRO system and use the search tools to look for Fillmore County divorce records. Fillmore County divorce records are also accessible by mail or in-person requests to the Fillmore County District Court at:

101 Fillmore Street,
P.O. Box 466,
West Preston,
MN 55965.

Fillmore Birth Records

In Minnesota, Vital Records such as birth and death are confidential documents. Minnesota Statutes § 144.225 limits access to a Fillmore County birth record to the subject of the document (if they are 16 years or older), a parent named in the record, a legal guardian or authorized legal representatives, individuals with court orders, and authorized government entities. However, anyone may access Fillmore County birth records dating back before 1900.
Birth records are official recognition of births. They prove U.S. citizenship and qualify their owners for government benefits and services.

Individuals seeking access to Fillmore County birth certificates should visit the Fillmore County Recorder's Office at:

101 Fillmore Street,
Preston,
MN 55965.

For mail-in requests for Fillmore County birth records:

• Download and complete either a Certified Birth Certificate Application Form or a Non-Certified Birth Certificate Application Form (depending on eligibility to access the specific birth record)
• Sign and date the application in the presence of a notary public
• Include a photocopy of a valid government-issued photo ID and a check or money order to cover applicable fees (the first copy of a Fillmore County birth record costs $26.00 and $19.00 for each subsequent copy)

• Mail the request to the Fillmore County Recorder at:

  Fillmore County Recorders
  101 Fillmore Street,
  Preston,
  MN 55965.

For Fillmore County birth records older than 100 years, log in to the Minnesota People Records Search website and use the online tools to look for specific records.

Fillmore Death Records

In Fillmore County and throughout Minnesota, death records less than 30 years old are confidential. Access is limited to the deceased's immediate family, authorized legal representatives, and individuals who may demonstrate legitimate and tangible interests. Death records are official proof of death, essential for handling matters like inheritance, life insurance claims, and pension benefits. Beyond individual needs, death records provide vital data for disease research, analyzing mortality rates, and genealogical studies.

To access Fillmore County death records:

• Depending on eligibility, download and complete either a Certified Death Certificate Application Form or a Non-Certified Death Certificate Application Form
• Date and sign the request in the presence of a notary public
• Include a photocopy of a valid government-issued photo identification document and a check or money order to cover all applicable costs (it costs $13.00 for a copy of the Fillmore County death record and $6.00 for each additional)

• Mail the request to the Fillmore County Recorder at:

  101 Fillmore Street,
  Preston,
  MN 55965.

Requesters may also fax or mail their applications to:

The Minnesota Department of Health
Office of Vital Records
P.O. Box 64499,
St. Paul,
MN 55164-0499
Fax: (866) 416-1357.

For in-person access to Fillmore County death records, visit the Fillmore County Recorder's Office along with valid identification documents.

Fillmore County Probate Court Records

Fillmore County probate court records are legal documents relating to deceased persons' estates within Fillmore County, MN. These documents include, but are not limited to, case files on guardianships, trust administration, Will contests, intestate successions, conservatorships, and escheats.
For copies of Fillmore County probate court records, visit or send mail requests to the court administrator's office at the Fillmore County Courthouse at:

101 Fillmore Street,
P.O. Box 466,
Preston,
MN 55965.

Alternatively, log in to the Minnesota Court Records Online system and access Fillmore County probate court records online.

Fillmore County Property Records

Several agencies in Fillmore County are responsible for maintaining property records. These include the Fillmore County Recorder's Office, Fillmore County Assessor's Office, and Fillmore County Auditor-Treasurer's Office. Access to property records in Fillmore County depends on the type of documents.

For online access to Fillmore County property records, log in to the Beacon Portal, select Minnesota and Fillmore County from the State and County menus, and use the search tools to look for information about specific Fillmore County properties. Inquirers may access Fillmore County property and tax information through the Fillmore County Property & Tax Information Portal. Download Fillmore County plat maps through the Fillmore County Online Plat Search webpage.

Individuals seeking mail-in or in-person access to Fillmore County property records should call, visit, or send mail requests to the following agencies.

Fillmore County Court Records Online

Private online platforms such as Minnesotacourtrecorde.us offer alternative access to Fillmore County court records. These online resources gather information from various courts and make it accessible to interested individuals. Record seekers may access Court documents from different locations at their convenience using advanced search tools. However, users should note that these non-official resources do not guarantee the accuracy of their content.