Le Sueur County Court Records

Le Sueur County, Minnesota, court records are documents that extensively detail the court cases and legal proceedings in the county. These records are maintained by law for several reasons, particularly to show that the law and its procedures are followed during cases and legal matters. Court records include decrees, rulings, judgments, orders, and case information like party names. Other law enforcement records, such as Le Sueur County arrest records, may also be available as criminal case records when the arrest led to a trial.

Are Court Records Public in Le Sueur County?

The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act classifies court records as public records that the public may access and copy. Record seekers are permitted to request the records from their custodians except when the record is specifically exempt from disclosure. Examples of exempted records include records concerning juveniles or minors, records exempt by state or federal law, records of domestic abuse cases, and any covered by attorney-client privilege. It should be noted that record seekers may still access restricted records if they obtain a court order.

Le Sueur County Court Records Search

Record seekers may search for Le Sueur County court records using several options and resources, including the following.

• Make requests to the Le Sueur County District Court in person or by mail
• Visit the District Court and use the public self-service terminals at the Justice Center
• Search for records online using the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) public access portal operated by the Minnesota Judiciary
• Use a third-party record search website

Le Sueur County Courts

Minnesota’s court system comprises District Courts, Tax Courts, and the Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals. Each court has different responsibilities, with the District Court being the main trial court. The location of the court serving Le Sueur County is listed below.

Le Sueur County District Court
Le Sueur County Justice Center
435 East Derrynane Street, Suite 2400
Le Center, MN 56057
Phone: (507) 357-8260
Fax: (507) 357-6433

Le Sueur County Criminal and Civil Records

Record seekers may obtain Le Sueur County criminal and civil court records from the Le Sueur County District Court. These are motions, rulings, decrees, judgments, depositions, evidence statements, and other documents from civil court cases. Criminal cases may also include Le Sueur County arrest records if the arrest caused legal proceedings.

Record seekers may request these records using the State Copy Request Form or a written request. The request may be submitted in person or by mail to the court administration counter in the district court at:

Le Sueur County District Court
Le Sueur County Justice Center
435 East Derrynane Street, Suite 2400
Le Center, MN 56057

Record copies typically require copy fees that must be paid before obtaining any copies. For further information, requesters may call the court administration at (507) 357-8260 or use the online Contact Form.

Broad or specific searches for Le Sueur criminal and civil court records may also be conducted online using the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) public access site.

Le Sueur County Marriage Records

Under Minnesota law, Le Sueur County marriage records are considered public information. Record seekers may obtain copies of marriage certificates by contacting the Le Sueur County Recorder.

Le Sueur County marriage records may be obtained by filling out a Marriage Record Request and mailing it to:

Le Sueur County Recorder,
88 S. Park Avenue,
Le Center, MN 56057

Requests can also be submitted by email to recorders@lesueurcounty.gov. Marriage records cost $9 per copy(certified or non-certified). Payment can be made by enclosing a check or money order made payable to the Le Sueur County Recorder. Card payments are available for email requests but incur a $1.50 processing fee. Interested parties may also look up marriage records online using Minnesota’s Online Marriage System (MOMS).

Le Sueur County Divorce Records

Le Sueur County Divorce records are public records and can be obtained from the Le Sueur County District Court Administration. Record seekers may download and complete the State Copy Request Form and submit it in person or by mail to the court administration at:

Le Sueur County District Court
Le Sueur County Justice Center
435 East Derrynane Street, Suite 2400
Le Center, MN 56057

Certified copies of divorce records cost $14 per copy, payable in checks or money orders. Requesters may call the district court at (507) 357-8260 with any inquiries.

Le Sueur Birth Records

Birth records in Minnesota are typically considered public records, though parents can ask that records be made confidential. Confidential records will only be accessible by the registrant and immediate family or legal representatives. The Le Sueur County Recorder issues certified and noncertified copies of birth records depending on the type of application submitted. To obtain certified records

Record seekers may obtain court records by filling out the Certified Request or Non-Certified Request and indicating the type of record required. Requests and payment may be submitted or mailed to:

Le Sueur County Recorder’s Office
88 South Park Avenue
Le Center, MN 56057

To request a certified copy, record seekers must provide a valid ID in person or have their mailed request notarized by a notary public. Certified birth records cost $26 for the first copy and $19 for every additional copy ordered simultaneously. Non-Certified requests cost $13 for the first copy and $6 for each additional copy.

Interested parties with questions about vital records, such as birth certificates, may call the Recorder at (507) 357-8269 or email recorders@lesueurcounty.gov.

Le Sueur Death Records

The Le Sueur County Recorder provides access to death records for the county. Record seekers may request certified and non-certified death certificates depending on their interest in the record and the application filed. Non-certified information copies are marked as such and cannot be used for official matters.

To obtain Le Sueur County death certificates, records seekers fill out a Certified or Non-Certified death certificate application and submit it in person or by mail to:

Le Sueur County Recorder’s Office
88 South Park Avenue
Le Center, MN 56057

When requesting a certified copy, record seekers must provide valid identification in person or have their mailed request notarized. Death certificates cost $13 for the first copy and $6 each for additional copies ordered at the same time.

Le Sueur County Probate Court Records

Le Sueur County Probate records document all probate matters heard in the county’s courts. These include cases involving conservatorships, mental health, guardianships, trusts, estates, and wills. These records may be obtained from the Le Sueur County District Court.

Record seekers may download and complete the State Copy Request Form and submit it in person or by mail to the court administration at:

Le Sueur County District Court
Le Sueur County Justice Center
435 East Derrynane Street, Suite 2400
Le Center, MN 56057

Records may also be found online using the Minnesota Court Records Online public access system. For inquiries, record seekers may contact the Le Sueur County District Court at (507) 357-8260 or use the online Contact Form.

Le Sueur County Property Records

Le Sueur County property records document property and business involving property within the county. They include records of deeds, trusts, mortgages, assessments, plats, and liens. Record seekers may obtain these records from the Le Sueur County Recorder’s Office.

Record seekers may request these records by visiting the recorder’s office in person at:

Le Sueur County Recorder
88 S Park Avenue
Le Center, MN 56057

Record seekers may visit during opening hours, Monday to Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursdays 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Fridays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to look up records at the public search area provided, or request a staff search. Interested parties may make inquiries before their request by calling (507) 357-8269 or emailing recorders@lesueurcounty.gov.

Le Sueur County property records may also be found online using the Beacon or subscription-based RecordEase applications.

Le Sueur County Court Records Online

Public court records for Le Sueur County can be found online using resources on third-party record websites such as Minnesotacourtrecords.us. These websites provide a convenient alternative to looking up court records online with less stringent restrictions. The user interfaces and search tools allow record seekers to search for court records online using simple search criteria such as names, case numbers, and filing dates. After a search is complete, it may also be possible to download or print out the results. However, it's important to note that third-party websites do not have government oversight, so the authenticity of their records cannot be verified.