Wabasha County Court Records

Minnesota rules on public access to judicial records define Wabasha County court records as any recorded information collected, received, maintained, or disseminated by court officials, regardless of its form or physical storage. Wabasha County court records are essential judicial records created by Wabasha County courts at every stage of any civil or criminal case process. They include case files, docket filings, administrative records in written or printed papers, audio/video recordings, photographs, and electronically stored data.

These documents are required for various legal functions and play a fundamental role in the court's legal processes. They preserve vital historical information about any court case and are also used as a reference by legal personnel.

Are Court Records Public in Wabasha County?

Yes. The Rules of Public Access to Records of the Judicial Branch in Minnesota uphold the rights of persons within and outside Wabasha County to access court records. Unless otherwise indicated by the state statutes, any individual may make an oral or written request to see or copy court records maintained by record custodians during regular office hours. However, the regulations specify specific situations where the public's access to court information may be limited. Records about domestic abuse, harassment, grand jury proceedings, adoption case documents, video recordings of child victims, and juvenile records are generally not available to the general public. Other court documents that are not allowed to be made public include:

• Court records that reveal trade secrets.
• Attorney work products.
• Pre-sentencing investigation court documents.
• Court records that disclose the identity of victims of a sexual crime.
• Juvenile court documents.

Wabasha County Court Records Search

Interested individuals can perform a Wabasha County court record search at the following places and using the following channels:

• Minnesota court records online (MCRO).
• Using the Public access computers at any county courthouse in Wabasha County.
• Visiting the Wabasha County court clerk's office.

Wabasha County Courts

The Wabasha County court system consists of a single district court. The district court has original jurisdiction over all civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic cases filed there. It consists of different departments that handle various cases. The location of the Wabasha district court is as follows:

Wabasha County District Court
Wabasha County Courthouse
848 17th Street East, Suite 4,
Wabasha, MN 55981
Phone: (651) 565-3524
Fax: (651) 565-8214

Wabasha County Criminal and Civil Records

Wabasha County criminal records can be requested from police departments and sheriff's offices. These confidential records are maintained by the law enforcement offices that retain them. Only the subject of the record, employers during a background check, and law enforcement officers can successfully request these records. Law enforcement offices can also receive and process requests for statewide criminal records through the Criminal History System of Minnesota (CHS).

People can visit the county sheriff's office in Wabasha County to request criminal records. The lobby of the sheriff's office is open from 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Requesters must have a valid form of Identification, such as a driver's license, on hand. Fingerprints might be needed to confirm their identity. Alternatively, individuals can make written requests and send them by mail to the sheriff's office. The written request should describe the records that are needed and also include a personal check, money order, cashier's check, certified or business check for $8.00 made payable to the records department of the county sheriff's office.

Wabasha County civil case records are documents relating to every civil matter handled by the civil division of the Wabasha County District Court. Most civil case records are public documents that can be requested by anyone. These documents can be requested in person, online, or through mail. People can also use the public access computers in the courthouse lobby to look up case records in the civil division of the district courthouse where a case was filed, or they can use the Minnesota Court Records Online Portal (MCRO) to look up civil case records online or remotely.

Wabasha County Marriage Records

Wabasha County marriage records are vital documents that provide valuable information about marriages within the county. These records are created at the Wabasha County court and maintained within the Office of the Wabasha County Recorder. Marriage records from April 29, 1865, are available in the Wabasha County Recorder's office for anyone who obtained their marriage license in Wabasha County. Wabasha County marriage records include marriage licenses, marriage certificates, and proof of marriage letters. Marriage records in Wabasha County are confidential documents that can only be accessed by the persons named on the record, the parents and grandparents of the spouses, children of the spouses, or a legal representative of the married persons.

Persons interested in obtaining copies of Wabasha County marriage records can request them from the Wabasha County Recorder's office in person, online, or by mail. Individuals can search for marriage records online using the Minnesota Official Marriage System (MOMS). Alternatively, persons can visit the Recorder's office and make a written request in person or send the request through mail.

Wabasha County Divorce Records

Wabasha County divorce records are vital records created and maintained at the Wabasha district court. These documents reveal detailed information about every divorce proceeding in the county. Divorce records in Wabasha County are public records, meaning that interested parties may access them subject to legal constraints and privacy rules. Divorce records found at the district clerk's office include Wabasha County divorce certificates and Divorce decrees. Individuals can obtain Wabasha County divorce records in person by visiting the county court office to search for them or by using the public access terminals at the county courthouse. The records can also be requested by submitting a completed records request form at the district court clerk's office. The request form can be obtained online, completed, and mailed to the district court clerk's office. Requesters must be at least 18 years old and provide a valid means of Identification to successfully request divorce records in Wabasha County.

Wabasha County Birth Records

Wabasha County birth records are documents that provide specific details on every birth recorded in any hospital or clinic in Wabasha County. Some examples of Wabasha County birth records include Wabasha County birth certificates and birth indexes. These records are maintained at the Wabasha County Recorder's office. Birth records are public records. However, to receive a certified birth certificate, the requester must have proof of tangible interest in the subject. Non-certified birth certificates can be requested without a tangible interest.

Birth records are available in person or by mail. To initiate the request process, the county Birth Record Request Form must be filled out and turned in to the Recorder's office. Requests for records cost $26 for a single certified copy and $19 for each extra copy of the same certificate.

Wabasha County Death Records

Wabasha County death records are vital documents that provide specific information on any deaths recorded by authorities in the county. These documents are important in will settlements, death confirmation, insurance claims, and the production of vital statistics. Wabasha County death records are confidential records that can only be obtained by:

• An immediate family member of the subject
• Subject's personal representative
• Successor of the subject

Wabasha County death records are maintained at the Wabasha County Recorder's Office. The office keeps records of Wabasha County's deaths from 1870 to the present. Records that can be found at the office include Wabasha County death certificates and death confirmation letters.

Wabasha County death records can be requested from the Recorder's office by completing a death records request form and submitting it to the records office in person or through mail. In Wabasha County, certified copies of death records cost $13 per copy plus $6 for each additional copy.

Wabasha County Probate Court Records

Wabasha County probate court records are documents created and maintained at the Wabasha County probate court. The Wabasha County Probate Court is a division within the Wabasha County District Court. The probate division deals with matters relating to:

• Wills
• Appointment of a personal representative
• Asset distribution
• Determination of heirs of an estate
• Guardianship
• Estate administration

Most probate records for settled estates are public records in Wabasha County, Minnesota. Individuals who want to obtain probate records can contact the probate office to inquire about the availability. Alternatively, individuals can find the appropriate probate records request form and submit it to the probate department to obtain records.

Wabasha County Property Records

Wabasha County property records are public documents that can be requested from the Wabasha County Recorder's office.

The county recorder's primary responsibility is to keep track of all deeds, mortgages, liens, and other documents on Wabasha County real estate. Individuals interested in these records can visit the Wabasha County Recorder's Office during work hours (8 a.m.-4 p.m.) to request copies of property records. Requesters have to provide the staff at the office with the name of the property owner or the address of the property to search for the property record they want. Individuals can also contact the Office of the Recorder by calling (Land Records/Vital Records): (651) 565-3623 to request property records.

Wabasha County Recorder
Rachel E. Griebling
625 Jefferson Avenue
Wabasha, MN 55981
Phone: (651) 565-3623 (Main)
(651) 565-3018 (direct)

Wabasha County Court Records Online

Third-party online resources like Minnesotacourtrecords.us provide a convenient alternative for accessing Wabasha County court records online. These platforms are convenient because they reduce the wait time to access court records. Users can easily search for records on these websites without visiting the physical location of any public record custodian. Third-party sites also provide remote accessibility, ensuring that requesters get access to documents from anywhere in the world. Individuals must check the information obtained from third-party sites and compare it with that from government sources to ensure that the data is complete and accurate.