Find Arrest Records in Kittson County

Kittson County arrest records are handled by the Kittson County Sheriff's Office in Hallock, Minnesota. Located in the far northwest corner of the state, Kittson County is one of the more remote counties in Minnesota. This page explains how to search for arrest records, look up inmate and warrant information, and contact the sheriff's office or court administration to get the records you need.

Kittson County Sheriff's Office

The Kittson County Sheriff's Office is at 410 S 5th Street, Suite 208, in Hallock. The office handles law enforcement, jail operations, and records for this small county in the far northwest corner of Minnesota. Kittson County borders Canada to the north and sits along the Red River Valley region. With a population of around 4,500, it follows the same public records laws as every other Minnesota county.

You can reach the sheriff's office by phone at (218) 843-8080. The fax number is (218) 843-2020. A crisis line is available at (866) 843-8080 for urgent situations. For jail-related questions, contact Kelly Kukowski at kkukowski@so.co.kittson.mn.us. For victim assistance, reach Jolene Lindegard at jolene@co.kittson.mn.us. The main county website at co.kittson.mn.us links to the sheriff's office, court administration, and other county departments.

The screenshot below is from the Kittson County main website at co.kittson.mn.us, where you can find links to the sheriff's office, court administration, and other county services.

The county site connects you to the sheriff's office, department contacts, and public records services for Kittson County.

Kittson County Arrest Record Searches

Arrest records in Kittson County are kept by the sheriff's office. Because Kittson is a small, rural county, online access to a live inmate roster is more limited than in larger Minnesota counties. Most record requests involve direct contact with the sheriff's office by phone, in person, or by mail. The office can tell you what records are available and how to request them.

Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, the basic details of an arrest are public data in Minnesota. The name, date and time of arrest, charges, and arresting agency are generally available to anyone who asks. Records may be restricted when they involve ongoing investigations, juvenile matters, or situations where disclosure could affect a case. The sheriff's office is required by law to tell you what they can provide and what they cannot release. Standard Minnesota data practices fees may apply for copies of printed records. When you call or visit, have the full name of the person and the approximate arrest date ready to help staff locate the right record.

For a broader criminal history search, the Minnesota BCA public criminal history tool at chs.state.mn.us covers records from all 87 Minnesota counties including Kittson. This is often the fastest way to find arrest and conviction history without making a direct request to a specific county office.

Court Administration and Case Records

Kittson County Court Administration is on the upper level of the Kittson County Courthouse in Hallock. It is part of the 9th Judicial District, which serves 17 counties in northwestern Minnesota. Court administration handles criminal case records, traffic cases, civil filings, family court, probate, conciliation court records, and warrant processing for the county.

The screenshot below shows the Court Administration page at co.kittson.mn.us - Court Administration, which covers the types of records and services available through the courthouse.

Court administration handles case records for criminal offenses, traffic violations, and civil matters filed in Kittson County District Court.

You can search Kittson County court cases through Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us. Cases are searchable by name or case number and include charge information, court dates, and outcomes. The courthouse also has a self-help workstation at the Law Library with a computer and direct-dial phone for accessing court resources. Online fine and fee payments are available through the state system for eligible cases.

To verify an active warrant, contact court administration during business hours or call the sheriff's office directly at (218) 843-8080. The court contact line for warrant checks is also available through the courthouse. After hours, the sheriff's office can often assist with basic warrant questions.

Note: The Minnesota Department of Corrections regional office serving Kittson County is at 201 Main Ave South, Roseau, MN 56751, phone 218-452-5000.

Minnesota Statewide Arrest Record Tools

Minnesota operates several statewide systems for finding arrest and criminal history data. These are particularly useful for small, remote counties like Kittson where local online access may be more limited.

The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) public criminal history search covers arrests, charges, and case outcomes from all Minnesota counties. You search by name and get results that include charge details and dispositions. The BCA database is free to use and draws from court and law enforcement records across the state.

Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us is the free court case search for all Minnesota judicial districts, including the 9th District that covers Kittson County. VINELink at vinelink.com provides custody alerts and lets you track whether someone is in custody in Kittson County. The Minnesota Department of Corrections offender locator at coms.doc.state.mn.us covers people in state prison or on supervised release throughout Minnesota.

Cities in Kittson County

Kittson County includes Hallock as the county seat along with several small towns across the county. All arrests in the county are processed through the Kittson County Sheriff's Office.

Communities in Kittson County include Hallock, Lake Bronson, Kennedy, Karlstad, Donaldson, Stephen, and others. None meet the population threshold for a dedicated city arrest records page. All arrests in Kittson County route through the sheriff's booking and records system in Hallock.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Kittson County. Each has its own sheriff's office and arrest records system.