Big Stone County Criminal Records

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Where to search Big Stone County records

Big Stone County, Minnesota court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Official Big Stone County District Court address, jurisdiction, calendar, and Eighth Judicial District information.

Court casesOfficial Big Stone County District Court address, jurisdiction, calendar, and Eighth Judicial District information
Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
Statewide recordsUse the Minnesota state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

The Big Stone County Sheriff’s Office is at 11 SE 2nd Street, Suite 101, Ortonville, Minnesota 56278.
The Sheriff’s Office lists telephone 320-839-3558 and 911 for emergencies.
The county department directory identifies Mark Brown as County Sheriff.
Big Stone County District Court is at 20 Second Street SE, Suite 107, Ortonville, and is part of Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District.

Big Stone County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Official Big Stone County District Court address, jurisdiction, calendar, and Eighth Judicial District information	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Police and incident records	Official sheriff mission, contact, office-hours, and emergency information	County or local	Open source	August 18, 2026
Official records	Official county department directory and sheriff contact	County or local	Open source	August 24, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 24, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

A useful Big Stone County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Big Stone County has 5,054 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 27-011
Population: 5,054 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Big Stone County Sheriff’s Office is at 11 SE 2nd Street, Suite 101, Ortonville, Minnesota 56278.
Local detail: The Sheriff’s Office lists telephone 320-839-3558 and 911 for emergencies.
Local detail: The county department directory identifies Mark Brown as County Sheriff.
Local detail: Big Stone County District Court is at 20 Second Street SE, Suite 107, Ortonville, and is part of Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Big Stone County Sheriff’s Office is at 11 SE 2nd Street, Suite 101, Ortonville, Minnesota 56278.
Local detail: The Sheriff’s Office lists telephone 320-839-3558 and 911 for emergencies.
Local detail: The county department directory identifies Mark Brown as County Sheriff.

How can someone contact the Big Stone County Sheriff?

The reviewed Big Stone County law-enforcement source provides a direct records-request path. Use Official sheriff mission, contact, office-hours, and emergency information to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.

How can someone check custody or jail information?

Current approved sources for Big Stone County do not substantiate a dedicated live inmate locator. Contact the county detention agency directly because local custody can change throughout the day.

Which cases are handled by Big Stone County District Court?

Big Stone County District Court has original jurisdiction over civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic cases filed in Big Stone County. Open Official Big Stone County District Court address, jurisdiction, calendar, and Eighth Judicial District information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

How can someone find the current court calendar or jury information?

The District Court calendar is subject to changes and does not include confidential or otherwise nonpublic matters. Open Official Big Stone County District Court address, jurisdiction, calendar, and Eighth Judicial District information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Which agency handles an emergency in a Big Stone County municipality?

Current approved sources for Big Stone County do not substantiate a complete current map of every local agency boundary. Use Official sheriff mission, contact, office-hours, and emergency information to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.

Where can residents find county department contacts and public notices?

The reviewed official sources for Big Stone County do not identify one page covering every local government program or service. Use Official sheriff mission, contact, office-hours, and emergency information for the local government's current program, location, schedule, fee, or department guidance.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The reviewed official sheriff and county pages identify the Sheriff’s Office but do not provide a verified current jail roster or detailed custody facility page. Municipal: Cities and townships may maintain separate police and ordinance responsibilities; the Sheriff provides county law-enforcement services.

Local cities and separate court systems

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Big Stone County court and felony records

Start with Official Big Stone County District Court address, jurisdiction, calendar, and Eighth Judicial District information for the official Big Stone County court path. County: Big Stone County government and the Sheriff’s Office provide countywide services from Ortonville. Court: Big Stone County District Court has original jurisdiction over civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic cases filed in Big Stone County.

Police records and public-record requests

For police or incident records, use Official sheriff mission, contact, office-hours, and emergency information. The District Court calendar is subject to changes and does not include confidential or otherwise nonpublic matters.

Big Stone County custody and jail information

The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The reviewed official pages do not establish a live public inmate roster, jail visitation schedule, or detailed detention-facility profile.

Minnesota state-level record sources

Statewide Minnesota sources are separate from Big Stone County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Official Big Stone County and Minnesota record sources

For an official starting point, use Official county department directory and sheriff contact. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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