Benton County

Benton County Minnesota Court Address: 615 Highway 23, Foley, MN 56329 Phone: 320-968-5000 Fax: 320-968-5020 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Benton County Minnesota court jurisdiction is located in Foley, Minnesota. The address is 615 Highway 23 North, Foley, MN 56329. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including traffic violations, misdemeanors, felonies, family law, probate, and juvenile cases.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Inmate information can be obtained by calling the jail at or through the Sheriff's Office website, which provides a roster of current inmates including booking date, charges, and bond information.
• Requests for arrest records can be submitted to the Sheriff's Office or the specific municipal police department that made the arrest.
• Mugshots and booking photos are typically available through the jail roster system or by submitting a formal data practices request to the law enforcement agency.
• Processing times and fees may apply for extensive record searches.

Jail & Inmate Records

• The bond and bail process in Minnesota allows for the release of inmates pending trial, and information on posting bail can be obtained through the jail's administrative office.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• The Minnesota Judicial Branch provides online access to court records through the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system at www.mncourts.gov/GetCourtRecords.
• Remote access requires registration and fees apply for most searches: $8.00 per case viewed with detailed information.
• Public access terminals are also available at the courthouse for free on-site searching, though printing fees apply.
• The Clerk of District Court maintains the official court record and can provide certified copies of documents for a statutory fee.

• Benton County provides online access to recorded documents through a subscription service available on Benton County website at www.co.benton.mn.us.
• The online system allows users to search and view recorded documents, though a subscription fee applies for remote access.
• Certified copies of recorded documents can be obtained from the Recorder's Office for a statutory fee of $10.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each additional page.
• Minnesota Statute 386.016 governs the duties and fee structure for county recorders.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Processing typically takes 4-6 weeks by mail.
• Death certificates are also available through the Minnesota Office of Vital Records using the same contact information and fee structure as birth certificates.
• Expedited service is available for an additional fee through VitalChek, the state's authorized online ordering vendor, at www.health.state.mn.us/vitalrecords.
• The marriage license fee is $115.00 and there is no waiting period in Minnesota.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• This searchable database includes corporations, LLCs, LLPs, and other entities registered to conduct business in Minnesota.