Redwood County Warrant Records
Redwood County warrant records are kept by the Sheriff's Office and District Court in Redwood Falls. Located in southwest Minnesota, Redwood County has about 15,300 residents and is part of the 5th Judicial District. You can search for warrant records online through the state court system or call the sheriff's office to check on active warrants. The court processes all criminal filings for the county, and the sheriff handles warrant service. Redwood Falls is the county seat with the courthouse and law enforcement offices. This page covers where to find Redwood County warrant records and how the warrant process works here.
Redwood County Overview
Redwood County Sheriff Warrant Records
The Redwood County Sheriff's Office is based in Redwood Falls. It provides law enforcement for the entire county and serves all warrants issued by the District Court. This includes arrest warrants, bench warrants, and search warrants.
Redwood County is a farming community in the Minnesota River valley. The sheriff is the main law enforcement agency for most areas outside city limits. Deputies handle patrol, investigations, warrant service, and jail operations. When a warrant is issued, deputies work to find the person or carry out the search. You can call the Sheriff's Office to ask about active warrants. Staff can tell you if a warrant is on file for a specific individual and explain what steps to take. For full case files and court documents, the court clerk at the Redwood County Courthouse can help.
| Office | Redwood County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 251 S Jefferson Street, Redwood Falls, MN 56283 |
| Phone | (507) 637-4036 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Find Redwood County Warrant Records Online
You can search Redwood County warrant records at Minnesota Court Records Online. This free state portal covers every district court in Minnesota. Enter a name or case number and the system shows matching results from Redwood County.
The search pulls data from the court's case management system. You will see case types, filing dates, charges, and docket entries. Documents filed after July 2015 may be available to view directly online. For older records, you need to visit the courthouse or contact the clerk in Redwood Falls.
The BCA Public Criminal History Search is a free tool for checking conviction records. Enter a first name, last name, and date of birth. It covers public convictions from the past 15 years. This search does not show active warrants. For that, contact the Redwood County Sheriff's Office.
Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, warrant index data is confidential in Redwood County until the subject is arrested or served. That means active warrants may not appear in online searches. Law enforcement can release warrant information if they believe it serves a public purpose.
Redwood County Court Records Access
The Minnesota Judicial Branch provides online access to court records statewide, including Redwood County. Visit mncourts.gov for court locations and online services.
This site connects to the Redwood County District Court and offers tools for searching warrant and case records.
Warrant Laws in Redwood County
Redwood County warrant records follow Minnesota state law. Under Minn. Stat. § 626.05, a search warrant is a written court order directing a peace officer to search a person or place and seize property. The Redwood County District Court issues warrants when law enforcement provides proper applications.
No warrant gets signed without probable cause. That rule comes from Minn. Stat. § 626.08. Officers must file a sworn affidavit that describes the person or place and the property to be seized. A judge reads the affidavit and decides if there is enough evidence. This applies to every warrant in Redwood County, whether it is for a misdemeanor or a felony.
Once signed, a Redwood County warrant has 10 days to be served under Minn. Stat. § 626.15. After that, it becomes void. The officer must return the warrant to the court with a list of items seized. Service hours are 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. under Minn. Stat. § 626.14, unless a judge approves nighttime service.
Note: All Redwood County warrant data is shared with the BCA statewide network under Minn. Stat. § 299C.115, making it accessible to law enforcement across Minnesota.
Types of Redwood County Warrants
Redwood County processes three main warrant types. Arrest warrants come from a judge when there is probable cause that someone committed a crime. The sheriff tracks down the individual and makes the arrest. Bench warrants are issued by the court for missed hearings or failure to comply with court orders. They are the most common type in Redwood County.
Search warrants let officers enter a specific place to look for evidence. Under Minn. Stat. § 626.07, five specific grounds justify a search warrant: stolen property, items used in a crime, contraband, property held with criminal intent, and evidence of a crime. Each Redwood County warrant application must specify which ground applies and back it up with facts in the affidavit.
Clearing a Redwood County Warrant
An active Redwood County warrant does not expire. You could be arrested at any time until you resolve it.
Get legal help. The 5th Judicial District has resources available. Call the Redwood County court clerk to find out what the warrant is for. For bench warrants, a lawyer can often get a new court date set. For arrest warrants, you may be able to arrange a voluntary surrender and deal with bail right away. Use Minnesota Court Records Online to check your case before you take action.
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