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Houston County public records: common questions

Where to search Houston County records

Houston County, Minnesota court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Minnesota Judicial Branch Houston County District Court information.

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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.

Houston County District Court is located at the Houston County Courthouse, 306 South Marshall Street, Caledonia, Minnesota.
The District Court has original jurisdiction over civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic cases filed in Houston County.
Houston County District Court is part of Minnesota's Third Judicial District.
The current Houston County Justice Center opened on October 31, 2011, is licensed for 30 male and female prisoners, and contains 41 unit cells with double-bunking capability.

Houston County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action
Court cases	Minnesota Judicial Branch Houston County District Court information	County or local	Open source
Court cases	Houston County official source (mncourts.gov)	County or local	Open source

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.

This Houston County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Houston County has 18,400 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: 27-055
Population: 18,400 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Houston County District Court is located at the Houston County Courthouse, 306 South Marshall Street, Caledonia, Minnesota.
Local detail: The District Court has original jurisdiction over civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic cases filed in Houston County.
Local detail: Houston County District Court is part of Minnesota's Third Judicial District.
Local detail: The current Houston County Justice Center opened on October 31, 2011, is licensed for 30 male and female prisoners, and contains 41 unit cells with double-bunking capability.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Houston County District Court is located at the Houston County Courthouse, 306 South Marshall Street, Caledonia, Minnesota.
Local detail: The District Court has original jurisdiction over civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic cases filed in Houston County.
Local detail: Houston County District Court is part of Minnesota's Third Judicial District.

Which Houston County court handles a civil, criminal, family, probate, juvenile, or traffic case?

Houston County District Court handles civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic cases filed in the county and operates within Minnesota's Third Judicial District. Check Minnesota Judicial Branch Houston County District Court information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

How can I check a Houston County District Court hearing date or calendar entry?

Houston County District Court is located at the Houston County Courthouse, 306 South Marshall Street, Caledonia, Minnesota. Open Minnesota Judicial Branch Houston County District Court information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

How do I contact the Houston County Court Administrator or courthouse?

Current approved sources for Houston County do not substantiate a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open Minnesota Judicial Branch Houston County District Court information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

How can I obtain custody, visitation, mail, or phone information for someone in the Houston County Jail?

No reviewed official source for Houston County establishes complete visitation, release, booking, and medical-record procedures. Ask the county detention agency for its current rules before visiting, sending records, or arranging release.

What is the difference between the Houston County Sheriff's Office and a city police department?

The approved official source set for Houston County does not document one current comparison covering each requested official record or custody system. Check each requested system with its own official custodian because their coverage and update cycles differ.

Which agency should receive a crime report in Caledonia, Hokah, Houston, Brownsville, Eitzen, or Spring Grove?

The approved official source set for Houston County does not document a complete current map of every local agency boundary. Confirm the incident address with the local public-safety authority before directing a records request.

What does the Houston County Attorney's Office prosecute, and who investigates alleged crimes?

The approved official source set for Houston County does not document one current directory covering every relevant official. Verify the responsible office and its current contact details through the county government.

How can a victim register for notification about an offender's incarceration status?

Current approved sources for Houston County do not substantiate a complete statewide criminal-history result. Confirm the responsible state repository and its current identity requirements before submitting a search.

Criminal cases in Houston County

Start with Minnesota Judicial Branch Houston County District Court information for the official Houston County court path. County: Houston County government departments handle county administration, prosecution, court administration, and sheriff functions for matters within the county. Court: Houston County District Court handles civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic cases filed in the county and operates within Minnesota's Third Judicial District.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Houston County Sheriff's Office is responsible for the county jail and provides official custody information, visitation, inmate-mail, phone, and programming guidance. State prison and federal custody are outside county-jail jurisdiction. Municipal: Municipal police agencies and county law enforcement are distinct. The county attorney's official page directs reports in Caledonia, Hokah, and Houston to their respective police departments, while the Houston County Sheriff's Office is listed for Houston County, Brownsville, Eitzen, and Spring Grove.

Statewide sources for Minnesota records

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

Cities covered by local record systems

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

Official Houston County and Minnesota record sources

For an official starting point, use Minnesota Judicial Branch Houston County District Court information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use Minnesota Judicial Branch Houston County District Court information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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