McLeod County Court Records

McLeod County court records are recorded information collected, generated, received, disseminated, or maintained by a local court concerning a particular court case or the administration of the court. The significance of court records lies in the wealth of information they contain.

Generally, court records can be reviewed to find out what happened during a case as it goes through the legal system and how a court’s administrative processes are handled. These records may also establish legal precedents that may be applicable in future cases. Typical information in public McLeod court records includes case number, case type (i.e., civil, criminal, family law, and others), filing date, litigant(s) details, judge details, and court details.

Are Court Records Public in McLeod County?

Yes. According to the Minnesota Rules of Public Access to Records of the Judicial Branch, court records are public unless they are specifically exempt from disclosure by a court order or provisions of a state or federal statute. As a result, most court records are accessible to the general public upon request.

Nonetheless, rule 4 of the Minnesota Rules of Public Access outlines several types of court records that are inaccessible to the public. These include but are not limited to:

• Domestic abuse and harassment record
• Court service records
• Juvenile appeal cases
• Medical records
• Response to petition for criminal expungement
• Minor victim identifying information
• adoption case records
• Juvenile protection proceedings

McLeod County Court Records Search

Members of the general public can search for McLeod County court records through any of the following places:

• McLeod County Courthouse
• The Minnesota Court Records online search portal (MCRO)
• Reliable third-party websites that offer court records search services,

McLeod County Courts

McLeod County has only one court: the McLeod County District Court. The courthouse address and contact information of the court are as follows:

McLeod County Courthouse
830 11th Street East,
Glencoe, MN 55336
Phone: (320) 864-1281
Fax: (320) 864-5905

McLeod County Criminal and Civil Records

The McLeod County District Court has original jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases filed in the county. Hence, records seekers can direct McLeod County civil and criminal case records queries to the County District Court. Queries are primarily made in person by visiting the McLeod County Courthouse and navigating to the courthouse clerk or administrator's office to request the desired civil or criminal case records. Requesters would need to provide certain information about the desired record, such as the names of a party involved in a case, the case filing date, or case number, to facilitate their request.

McLeod County Courthouse also offers electronic access to civil and criminal case records through public access terminals. Interested persons can visit the Courthouse and use these terminals to conduct searches for civil and criminal case records electronically on-site.

On the other hand, record seekers can conduct searches for McLeod County civil and criminal case records online through the Minnesota Court Records online search portal (MCRO). The MCRO has four (4) search tabs: case search, document search, hearing search, and judgment search. Each tab varies in the types of records and information it provides and the required search criteria. For instance, “case search” provides access to a specific case’s Register of Actions and public documents. Furthermore, users can conduct a “case search” by a subject’s name, business name, attorney name, case number, citation number, or attorney bar number. Note the MCRO contains limited information about cases filed before July 1, 2015.

Not all McLeod County criminal records are juridical records. Local law enforcement agencies generate and maintain certain criminal records, such as McLeod County arrest records. These McLeod criminal records are subject to the provisions of the MS § 15.17. As a result, they are accessible to the general public upon request. Hence, anyone can contact local law enforcement agencies, like the McLeod County Sheriff’s Office and municipal police departments, to access McLeod arrest records.

McLeod County Marriage Records

Record seekers can obtain a certified copy of a McLeod County marriage certificate through the McLeod County Vital Statistics Department. Requesters are charged $9.00 for each copy they request. Payments can be made by check payable to the McLeod County Auditor-Treasurer.

To request a McLeod County marriage certificate, interested persons can draft a written request containing the groom's full name, the bride's maiden name, and the marriage date. Next, send the written request and the payment for the required fee to:

McLeod County Auditor-Treasurer
McLeod County Government Center
520 Chandler Avenue North
Glencoe, Minnesota 55336

McLeod County Divorce Records

The interested person can get McLead County divorce records through the McLead County District Court. The District Court has jurisdiction over all family law cases, including divorces, filed in McLeod County. Divorce records are considered part of McLeod County Public Records, and as a result, they are accessible to anyone who requests them from the McLead County District Court.

Interested persons can visit the McLeod County Courthouse and use the public terminals provided to search court records of divorce cases electronically. Alternatively, visitors can query the courthouse clerk or administrator's office to request physical copies of divorce records. Record seekers can also use the Minnesota Court Records online search portal (MCRO) to look up McLeod County divorce records online.

McLeod County Birth Records

The McLeod County Vital Statistics Department preserves McLeod County vital records, including birth, death, and marriage records. Therefore, individuals seeking McLeod County birth records can obtain them through the Department.

Record seekers can request a birth certificate from the McLeod County Vital Statistics Department using the Minnesota Birth Record Application form. Note that public or confidential McLeod County birth certificates are only available to individuals who meet the legal requirements outlined in the application form. Furthermore, the fee for a certified copy of a birth certificate is $26.00, and $19.00 for additional copies.

The McLeod County Vital Statistics Department accepts in-person, mail-in, and faxed requests for birth certificates. For in-person requests, eligible persons can complete the Minnesota Birth Record Application form and bring it along with the required fee and their valid identification, such as their driver's license, to the McLeod County Vital Statistics Department.

Meanwhile, eligible persons must complete the Minnesota Birth Record Application form and sign it before a Notary Public for mail-in and faxed requests. Applicants must show the Notary Public valid identification such as a driver's license. Next, send the completed Minnesota Birth Record Application form and the required fee (via credit card, check, or money order) by fax or mail to:

McLeod County Government Center

Attn: License Center
520 Chandler Ave North
Glencoe, Minnesota 55336
Fax: (320) 864-3268

McLeod County Death Records

As already mentioned, the McLeod County Vital Statistics Department is the custodian of death certificates and other vital records in McLeod County. As a result, individuals can obtain McLeod County death records through the Department.

Interested persons can facilitate requests for death records using the Minnesota Death Record Application form. The fee for a death certificate is $13 for the first copy and $6 for additional copies. Generally, the McLeod County Vital Statistics Department accepts in-person, mail-in, and faxed requests for death records.

For in-person requests, interested persons can complete the Minnesota Death Record Application form. Next, they must submit the completed application, the required fee, and valid identification, such as the requester’s driver's license, to the McLeod County Vital Statistics Department in person.

On the other hand, requesters can complete the Minnesota Death Record Application form and sign it in front of a Notary Public for mail-in and faxed requests. Applicants must show the Notary Public a valid identification, such as a driver's license. After completing and signing the Application form, the requester can submit it by mail or fax along with the required fee (via credit card, check, or money order) to:

McLeod County Government Center

Attn: License Center
520 Chandler Ave North
Glencoe, Minnesota 55336
Fax: (320) 864-3268

McLeod County Probate Court Records

McLeod County District Court has original jurisdiction over all probate cases that arise in McLeod County. Hence, record seekers can query the County District Court for probate court records. Queries can be made in person at the McLeod County Courthouse. The courthouse has public access terminals that individuals can use to search for public records of probate cases electronically. Visitors can also contact the courthouse clerk or administrator’s office to request physical copies of probate case records. Alternatively, record seekers can search for public court records of probate cases online through the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO).

McLeod County Property Records

The McLeod County Recorder's Office preserves most legal documents pertaining to real estate in McLeod County. These include deeds, liens, mortgages, judgments, and other legal documents that protect an individual or entity's property rights. Most of these records are open to the public. Hence, anyone can contact or visit the County Recorder's Office to request public property records. The McLeod County Recorder's Office is open on weekdays from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, and the office is located at:

McLeod County Government Center

County Recorder's Office
520 Chandler Avenue North
Glencoe, Minnesota 55336
Phone: (320) 864-1327

It is worth noting that interested persons can access several historical record property records maintained by the McLeod County Recorder's Office online for free through the recorder’s Historical Records Site.

McLeod County Court Records Online

Besides the Minnesota Court Records online search portal (MCRO), third-party resources like Minnesotacourtrecords.us offer online access to McLeod County court records. These third-party websites feature a user-friendly interface that allows users to search for court records swiftly. Furthermore, the only criteria needed to conduct a search on these third-party websites is a subject name or case. However, these third-party resources are nonaffiliated with government agencies. As a result, the records they provide may contain obsolete or inaccurate information.