Kandiyohi County Arrest Records

Kandiyohi County arrest records are documents relating to the apprehending and incarceration of individuals by the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota State Patrol, and other state and local law enforcement agencies within Kandiyohi County, MN. These documents provide information about arrested individuals, the reasons for their arrests, and the requirements for their release. In Kandiyohi and other parts of Minnesota, law officers effect arrests if they witness or have evidence of criminal acts. They are also obliged to arrest subjects if the courts issue arrest warrants.

Kandiyohi County arrest records are crucial documents for criminal trials; they become part of Kandiyohi County court records if they provide information during case trials within the Kandiyohi County District Court.

The Kandiyohi County Jail is the primary detention facility where law enforcement agencies detain individuals they arrest within Kandiyohi County. However, they transfer long-term convicts and individuals serving terms for serious crimes to state or federal penitentiaries.

Are Arrest Records Public in Kandiyohi County?

Yes, arrest records are public in Kandiyohi County. The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) grants public access to official government records (including Kandiyohi County arrest records). Interested individuals can access them unless the courts state otherwise. However, the MGDPA does not grant access to information that infringes privacy rights or compromises public safety. Hence, access to the following Kandiyohi County arrest records and information is limited to the subjects of the documents and legally authorized individuals:

• Juvenile arrest records
• Sealed or expunged arrest records
• Arrest records relating to ongoing law enforcement investigations
• Victim and witness information
• Confidential Informant information
• Law enforcement personnel details.

Public members seeking access to Kandiyohi County arrest records should submit requests at relevant law enforcement agency offices or contact the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office at:

2201 NorthEast 23rd St, Suite 101,
Willmar,
MN 56201
Phone: (320) 235-1260
Fax: (320) 231-6235

Kandiyohi County Arrest Statistics

The FBI data show a decreasing trend in the number of arrests within Kandiyohi County between 2020 and 2021. In 2023, the Atwater Police Department, Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office, and Willmar Police Department reported 1,004 arrest incidents to the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) database. The same agencies arrested 1,199, 1,203, and 1,345 individuals for various offenses in 2022, 2021, and 2020. Within this period, male arrestees made up over 73% of all arrests within Kandiyohi County, while females were 27%.

Between 2020 and 2023, drug-related incidents were the most prevalent arrestable offense within Kandiyohi County. Also, there were high numbers of larceny, simple assault, and DUI arrests. The table below represents Kandiyohi County arrests from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2023.

Find Kandiyohi County Arrest Records

Individuals seeking access to Kandiyohi County arrest records should file Minnesota Government Data Practices Act requests at the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office of local law enforcement agencies possessing the specific records. Alternatively, record seekers should:

• Submit background criminal check requests through the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA)
• Log into the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) Portal and look for Kandiyohi County court-related arrest records
• Visit the clerk's office at the Kandiyohi County District Court at:

Kandiyohi County Courthouse
505 Becker Avenue,
Southwest
Willmar,
MN 56201.

Kandiyohi County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Although Kandiyohi County arrests and criminal records are crucial and complementary in criminal investigations, they are distinct documents. These differences result from their sources, content, legal consequences, and social impacts. The table outlines the key differences between Kandiyohi County arrests and criminal records.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Arrest information stays independently on records unless the courts seal or remove them. Under Minnesota laws, owners of Kandiyohi County arrest records can petition the Kandiyohi County District Court to seal or remove their arrest information if they fulfill the requirements of Chapter 609A of the Minnesota Statutes.

Kandiyohi County Arrest Warrants

Kandiyohi arrest warrants are documents issued by the Kandiyohi County District Court authorizing law enforcement to arrest individuals. In Kandiyohi County, law enforcement and prosecutors filing for arrest warrants must provide probable cause before judges/magistrates of the Kandiyohi County District Court. The court can also issue arrest warrants for reasons such as contempt of court, flouting court orders, domestic violence, violating probation or parole, grand jury indictments, or failure to appear for a scheduled hearing.

A Kandiyohi County arrest warrant must contain the followingformation:

• The name and physical description of the subject
• Charges against the wanted person
• Sections of Minnesota Statutes allegedly violated
• Date and issuance of the warrant
• An affidavit or statement of probable cause from law enforcement
• Orders by the judge/magistrate to law enforcement to take the subject/defendant into custody
• Instructions on the execution of the warrant
• The geographical area where the warrant is active
• Name and signature of the authorizing judge/magistrate
• Name and location of the issuing court.

Do Kandiyohi County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, arrest warrants do not expire in Kandiyohi or any other county in Minnesota. Under Minnesota and federal laws, arrest warrants remain active until law enforcement takes the subjects into custody. However, these documents become inactive once the courts revoke them or the subjects die.

Also, statutes of limitations on the underlying crimes may place time limits on Kandiyohi County arrest warrants. If a case has a statute of limitation, prosecutors must file charges against the suspect within this limit to preserve the validity of any associated arrest warrant. Otherwise, the warrant becomes invalid.