Nobles County Arrest Records

The Nobles County Sheriff's Office is the custodian of arrest records. These records are available online and in person during business hours. Arrest records are created when suspects are brought into the Nobles County Jail and booked by law enforcement officers. The records typically include the suspect's personal information, the alleged crime, the arrest date and location, and the arresting agency. If the case goes to court, all documents filed or created during the judicial proceeding are recorded in Nobles County court records. The record becomes publicly available to individuals at the Nobles County District Court.

Are Arrest Records Public in Nobles County?

The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) permits public disclosure of law enforcement agencies' arrest records. These records are available for inspection and copying during business hours. The MGDPA restricts access to some arrest records. Such records include criminal investigative data, the audio recording of a call placed to a 911 system, and any arrest record that identifies a victim of child abuse or neglect.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

According to Minn. Stat. § 13.82, subd. 2, Nobles County public records contain the following information:

• The time, date, and place of the arrest occurred
• Any pursuit engaged in by the arresting agency
• The name, age, sex, and last known address of an arrestee
• Information about any resistance encountered by the arresting agency
• Information about any weapons used by the arresting agency or the arrested person
• Arrest or search warrants, the charge, or other legal basis for the action
• The arrestee's incarceration details and the name of the arresting agency

Nobles County Arrest Statistics

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has a Crime Data Explorer where individuals can find arrest statistics. The 2024 report shows that about 591 arrests occurred in Nobles County. About 465 of those arrested were males and 126 were females.

Find Nobles County Arrest Records

The Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) has an Incarcerated Individual Search Locator that contains public information about Nobles County offenders in their custody. Users must select a name or MNDOC Offender ID to conduct a search. The MNDOC also has Adult Facilities where requesters can obtain copies of Nobles County arrest records.

The federal law enforcement agencies also issue Nobles County arrest records to members of the public online and in person. A typical example is the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), which provides arrest records online through its Inmate Locator and in person at its facility during business hours. To use the online portal, individuals will need a name or number. Similarly, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) provides public access to its arrest records through the Online Detainee Locator System and in person at its field offices or detention facilities. Online customers will need an A-Number or biographical details to conduct the search.

Free Arrest Record Search in Nobles County

The Nobles County Sheriff's Office has an Inmate Listing where members of the public can find arrest records for free. Users must scroll through the list of information on the portal to find their desired record. The information on the site is updated daily. Record seekers can also access arrest records for free through third-party platforms. Only basic information is returned for free, but comprehensive arrest records are available at a cost.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Nobles County, arrests stay on a person's record indefinitely by default and are accessible to those with the correct authorization. However, arrestees can have their arrest records expunged if they meet the eligibility criteria outlined in Minn. Stat. ch. § 609A.

Expunge Nobles County Arrest Records

Expungement is the sealing of a person's arrest record. It is not the destruction of the record but its removal from public view. The expungement process takes about 4 to 6 months. Nobles County District Court automatically expunges offenses covered by the Cannabis Act (Minn. Stat. § 609A.055) and those related to mistaken identity (Minn. Stat. § 609A.017). Individuals must meet the Minn. Stat. ch. § 609A provisions to qualify for full expungement in Nobles County. Eligible applicants must complete a Notice of Hearing and Petition for Expungement Form and the Order Concerning Sealing / Expunging Records (EXP105, EXP106, or EXP107). They must serve the completed forms on relevant agencies like the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the Attorney General's Office, the local police department, the prosecuting attorney, the Nobles County Sheriff's Office, the Nobles County Attorney, and the Nobles County Department of Corrections (probation). The service must be done within 63 days before the scheduled hearing date. Afterwards, the petitioner must file the completed forms with the Nobles County District Court Administrator's Office and pay the filing fee of $295. The filing fee is waived for petitioners who were acquitted, were not found guilty, did not plead guilty in the case, or were exonerated under Minn. Stat. § 590.11. At the expungement hearing, the judicial officer will review the applicant's petition and information presented by relevant agencies and case victims and make a decision to grant or deny the request. The judicial officer will sign an expungement order if the expungement is granted. The court administrator's office will send a copy of the order to all relevant agencies, who have 60 days to appeal the order. If no appeal is filed, the petitioner's arrest record will be sealed 60 days after the filing of the order.

Nobles County Arrest Warrants

Under Minnesota Criminal Procedure Rule 3, a judicial officer will issue an arrest warrant if the facts in a complaint, supporting documents, or supplemental sworn testimony establish probable cause to believe a defendant has committed an offense. Nobles County District Court judges can issue arrest warrants. The warrant must contain the judge's signature, the defendant's name, or a description if the name is unknown. It must describe the offense committed by the defendant, the bail amount, and other conditions of release. The judge will combine the arrest warrant and complaint in one form. The arrest warrant must direct that the defendant be brought immediately before the issuing court. However, if the court is not in session, the defendant must be brought before the court within 36 hours after the arrest, exclusive of the day of arrest.

An authorized officer must execute all arrest warrants issued in Nobles County. The warrant may be executed anywhere in Minnesota and is effective upon the defendant's arrest. A warrant issued for a misdemeanor crime must not be executed on Sunday or any other day of the week between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. except otherwise stated on the warrant. An authorized officer can execute an arrest warrant anytime if the person is found on a public highway or street. The officer doesn't need to have the warrant in possession when the arrest occurs, but the officer should inform the defendant of the warrant's existence and the charge.

Do Nobles County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Nobles County arrest warrants never expire. They will remain outstanding until resolved or executed. An authorized officer can arrest the defendant anytime and anywhere in Minnesota. Therefore, anyone with a warrant issued in their name should seek to resolve it as soon as possible.