Martin County Criminal Records

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Martin County public records: common questions

Where to search Martin County records

Martin County, Minnesota court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Official Minnesota Judicial Branch Martin County District Court page, jurisdiction, location, hours, and calendar. Check current custody through Official Martin County jail roster document endpoint. Use Official Minnesota Department of Corrections administrative record describing the Martin County Jail for the state-level path described in this guide.

Court casesOfficial Minnesota Judicial Branch Martin County District Court page, jurisdiction, location, hours, and calendar
Current custodyOfficial Martin County jail roster document endpoint
Statewide recordsOfficial Minnesota Department of Corrections administrative record describing the Martin County Jail
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.

Martin County District Court is located at the Martin County Courthouse, 201 Lake Avenue, Fairmont, and lists phone number 507-432-7003.
The Minnesota Judicial Branch states that Martin County District Court has original jurisdiction over civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic cases filed in Martin County.
Martin County is one of 15 counties served by Minnesota's Fifth Judicial District.
The official court page states that the Martin County weekly public court calendar is posted at 7:00 a.m. each business day and updated hourly, but does not include every matter handled by the court.
A Minnesota Department of Corrections administrative record identifies the Martin County Jail as a 32-bed adult detention facility in Fairmont.
The Sheriff's Office complaint policy permits public complaints in writing, by email, in person, or by telephone, and directs complaints against the Sheriff to the County Board for investigation by an outside agency.

Martin County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Official Minnesota Judicial Branch Martin County District Court page, jurisdiction, location, hours, and calendar	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Jail and custody	Official Martin County jail roster document endpoint	County or local	Open source	August 20, 2026
Police and incident records	Official Martin County Sheriff's Office personnel-complaint policy	County or local	Open source	August 24, 2026
Statewide records	Official Minnesota Department of Corrections administrative record describing the Martin County Jail	State	Open source	August 24, 2026
Court cases	Martin County official source (mncourts.gov)	County or local	Open source	Not yet published

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 Martin 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. Martin County has 19,440 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: 27-091
Population: 19,440 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Martin County District Court is located at the Martin County Courthouse, 201 Lake Avenue, Fairmont, and lists phone number 507-432-7003.
Local detail: The Minnesota Judicial Branch states that Martin County District Court has original jurisdiction over civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic cases filed in Martin County.
Local detail: Martin County is one of 15 counties served by Minnesota's Fifth Judicial District.
Local detail: The official court page states that the Martin County weekly public court calendar is posted at 7:00 a.m. each business day and updated hourly, but does not include every matter handled by the court.
Local detail: A Minnesota Department of Corrections administrative record identifies the Martin County Jail as a 32-bed adult detention facility in Fairmont.
Local detail: The Sheriff's Office complaint policy permits public complaints in writing, by email, in person, or by telephone, and directs complaints against the Sheriff to the County Board for investigation by an outside agency.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Martin County District Court is located at the Martin County Courthouse, 201 Lake Avenue, Fairmont, and lists phone number 507-432-7003.
Local detail: The Minnesota Judicial Branch states that Martin County District Court has original jurisdiction over civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic cases filed in Martin County.
Local detail: Martin County is one of 15 counties served by Minnesota's Fifth Judicial District.

How do I contact Martin County District Court in Fairmont?

Martin County District Court is located at the Martin County Courthouse, 201 Lake Avenue, Fairmont, and lists phone number 507-432-7003. Open Official Minnesota Judicial Branch Martin County District Court page, jurisdiction, location, hours, and calendar for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

What types of cases does Martin County District Court handle?

Martin County District Court handles the county's civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic cases and is part of Minnesota's Fifth Judicial District. Check Official Minnesota Judicial Branch Martin County District Court page, jurisdiction, location, hours, and calendar to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

Which Minnesota judicial district serves Martin County?

The Minnesota Judicial Branch states that Martin County District Court has original jurisdiction over civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic cases filed in Martin County. Check Official Minnesota Judicial Branch Martin County District Court page, jurisdiction, location, hours, and calendar to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

How can I check the current Martin County court calendar?

The official court page states that the Martin County weekly public court calendar is posted at 7:00 a.m. each business day and updated hourly, but does not include every matter handled by the court. Open Official Minnesota Judicial Branch Martin County District Court page, jurisdiction, location, hours, and calendar for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

How can I confirm whether someone is held at the Martin County Jail?

The indexed official jail roster endpoint returned a report dated August 19, 2024, so it should not be treated as a current custody list without direct verification. Check Official Martin County jail roster document endpoint for the agency's current custody lookup or contact path; custody information can change quickly.

What are the Martin County Jail's capacity and custody responsibilities?

The 32-bed jail figure comes from a state administrative record rather than a current county jail capacity page. Official Minnesota Department of Corrections administrative record describing the Martin County Jail covers the separate state corrections system, not a county jail; use it only to check state custody and contact the county detention agency for local custody.

How do I file a complaint about a Martin County Sheriff's Office employee?

The Sheriff's Office complaint policy permits public complaints in writing, by email, in person, or by telephone, and directs complaints against the Sheriff to the County Board for investigation by an outside agency. Use Official Martin County Sheriff's Office personnel-complaint policy to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.

How do county sheriff and municipal police responsibilities differ in Martin County?

Current approved sources for Martin County do not substantiate one current comparison covering each requested official record or custody system. Use Official Martin County Sheriff's Office personnel-complaint policy as one official starting point, then confirm each requested record system with its responsible custodian.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

For police or incident records, use Official Martin County Sheriff's Office personnel-complaint policy. The official court calendar warns that hearings can change and that confidential or otherwise restricted matters may not appear.

Criminal cases in Martin County

Start with Official Minnesota Judicial Branch Martin County District Court page, jurisdiction, location, hours, and calendar for the official Martin County court path. County: Martin County government serves the county; the reviewed official sources identify Fairmont as the county seat and courthouse location. Court: Martin County District Court handles the county's civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic cases and is part of Minnesota's Fifth Judicial District.

Jail and custody information for Martin County

For current custody information, start with Official Martin County jail roster document endpoint. The indexed official jail roster endpoint returned a report dated August 19, 2024, so it should not be treated as a current custody list without direct verification.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Martin County Sheriff's Office operates the Martin County Jail, identified in a state administrative record as a 32-bed adult detention facility in Fairmont. Municipal: The reviewed official sources did not establish a complete division of law-enforcement responsibility between the county Sheriff's Office and individual municipal police departments; city-specific jurisdiction should be confirmed locally.

Statewide sources for Minnesota records

Statewide Minnesota sources are separate from Martin 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 Martin County and Minnesota record sources

For an official starting point, use Official Minnesota Judicial Branch Martin County District Court page, jurisdiction, location, hours, and calendar. 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 Official Minnesota Judicial Branch Martin County District Court page, jurisdiction, location, hours, and calendar. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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