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St. Louis County public records: common questions

Where to search St. Louis County records

St. Louis County, Minnesota court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Minnesota Judicial Branch St. Louis County District Court locations and jurisdiction. Check current custody through Official hourly jail roster and release-roster information.

Court casesMinnesota Judicial Branch St. Louis County District Court locations and jurisdiction
Current custodyOfficial hourly jail roster and release-roster information
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.

St. Louis County District Court operates full-service administrative offices in three courthouses: Duluth, Hibbing, and Virginia.
The county's District Court is part of Minnesota's Sixth Judicial District.
The Duluth courthouse is at 100 North Fifth Avenue West, Duluth, and lists business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The St. Louis County Jail has a 197-bed facility in Duluth and two 72-hour lockup facilities on the Range.
The county jail houses offenders from jurisdictions within St. Louis County and may also hold fugitives from other states or Minnesota counties and prisoners from the U.S. Marshals Service.
The official jail roster is updated hourly, but people in intake may not appear until they receive a booking number.

St. Louis County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Minnesota Judicial Branch St. Louis County District Court locations and jurisdiction	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Jail and custody	Official hourly jail roster and release-roster information	County or local	Open source	August 20, 2026
Police and incident records	Sheriff public-information requests and law-enforcement services	County or local	Open source	August 24, 2026
Official records	County government portal and department directory	County or local	Open source	August 19, 2026
Jail and custody	County jail operations, custody, visitation, and bond information	County or local	Open source	August 18, 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.

This St. Louis 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. St. Louis County has 200,518 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: 27-137
Population: 200,518 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: St. Louis County District Court operates full-service administrative offices in three courthouses: Duluth, Hibbing, and Virginia.
Local detail: The county's District Court is part of Minnesota's Sixth Judicial District.
Local detail: The Duluth courthouse is at 100 North Fifth Avenue West, Duluth, and lists business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Local detail: The St. Louis County Jail has a 197-bed facility in Duluth and two 72-hour lockup facilities on the Range.
Local detail: The county jail houses offenders from jurisdictions within St. Louis County and may also hold fugitives from other states or Minnesota counties and prisoners from the U.S. Marshals Service.
Local detail: The official jail roster is updated hourly, but people in intake may not appear until they receive a booking number.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: St. Louis County District Court operates full-service administrative offices in three courthouses: Duluth, Hibbing, and Virginia.
Local detail: The county's District Court is part of Minnesota's Sixth Judicial District.
Local detail: The Duluth courthouse is at 100 North Fifth Avenue West, Duluth, and lists business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

How do I search the St. Louis County jail roster?

The jail roster states that intake records may be delayed until booking and that inmates may be transferred to another jail. Check Official hourly jail roster and release-roster information for the agency's current custody lookup or contact path; custody information can change quickly.

Why might a recent booking not appear on the roster?

The official jail roster is updated hourly, but people in intake may not appear until they receive a booking number. Check Official hourly jail roster and release-roster information for the agency's current custody lookup or contact path; custody information can change quickly.

How can I confirm a jail transfer, release, or bond status?

Current approved sources for St. Louis County do not substantiate complete visitation, release, booking, and medical-record procedures. Use County jail operations, custody, visitation, and bond information for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.

Where are the Duluth, Hibbing, and Virginia county courthouses?

St. Louis County District Court operates full-service administrative offices in three courthouses: Duluth, Hibbing, and Virginia. Open Minnesota Judicial Branch St. Louis County District Court locations and jurisdiction for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Which cases are handled by St. Louis County District Court?

St. Louis County District Court has original jurisdiction over civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic cases filed in the county, with court locations in Duluth, Hibbing, and Virginia. Open Minnesota Judicial Branch St. Louis County District Court locations and jurisdiction for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

How do I view a St. Louis County court calendar or public court record?

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

How do I submit a St. Louis County Sheriff's public-records request?

The reviewed St. Louis County law-enforcement source provides a direct records-request path. Use Sheriff public-information requests and law-enforcement services to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.

Which agency handles a matter inside a St. Louis County municipality?

No reviewed official source for St. Louis County establishes a complete current map of every local agency boundary. Use Sheriff public-information requests and law-enforcement services to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

For police or incident records, use Sheriff public-information requests and law-enforcement services. The county disclaims that roster information is guaranteed current, accurate, or complete, and juvenile information is restricted by Minnesota law.

Criminal cases in St. Louis County

Start with Minnesota Judicial Branch St. Louis County District Court locations and jurisdiction for the official St. Louis County court path. County: St. Louis County government and sheriff services cover the county, with county offices and law-enforcement contacts in Duluth, Hibbing, and Virginia. Court: St. Louis County District Court has original jurisdiction over civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic cases filed in the county, with court locations in Duluth, Hibbing, and Virginia.

Jail and custody information for St. Louis County

For current custody information, start with County jail operations, custody, visitation, and bond information. The jail roster states that intake records may be delayed until booking and that inmates may be transferred to another jail.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The St. Louis County Sheriff and Jail Administrator oversee the Duluth jail and two Range lockups; the official roster also notes possible transfers to other jails. Municipal: The reviewed county and court sources do not provide a current municipality-by-municipality police or municipal-court map. Arresting-agency details may appear on the county jail roster, and municipal matters should be confirmed with the relevant city.

Statewide sources for Minnesota records

Statewide Minnesota sources are separate from St. Louis 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 St. Louis County and Minnesota record sources

For an official starting point, use County government portal and department directory. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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