Lincoln County

Lincoln County Minnesota Court is located at 1110 Vermillion Street, Suite 20, in the city of Tyler, Minnesota. It is a district court that serves the citizens of Lincoln County. The court hears civil, criminal, family, juvenile, probate, and traffic cases. The court also handles small claims, landlord-tenant disputes, and other matters. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. To 4:30 p.m.

Lincoln County Minnesota court jurisdiction is located in the city of Ivanhoe, Minnesota. The address is: Lincoln County Courthouse, 111 North Lincoln Avenue, Ivanhoe, MN 56142. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including family law, probate, juvenile, and traffic matters.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• To request arrest records, citizens should submit a written request to the Sheriff's Office or visit in person with valid identification.
• Mugshot photographs are generally available as part of booking records but may require a formal data request.
• Processing times for record requests vary but typically range from several days to two weeks depending on the complexity of the request.

Jail & Inmate Records

• The bond and bail process follows Minnesota state guidelines, allowing for the release of detainees upon payment of bail, which can be arranged through the jail's administration.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• Fees for copying court documents are established by Minnesota Statutes Section 357.021 and typically include a per-page copy fee and certification fees for official copies.
• Citizens seeking court records should contact the court administrator's office directly to determine availability and any associated fees.

• The Recorder's Office provides an indexing system to help with public searches of recorded documents dating back to Lincoln County's establishment.
• While some Minnesota counties offer online document search and viewing, Lincoln County primarily requires in-person visits or written requests for document searches, though basic information may be available by phone.
• Recording fees are established by Minnesota statute and vary based on document type and length.
• Citizens can request certified copies of recorded documents from the Recorder's Office for a statutory fee.

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

• Birth certificates cost $26 for the first copy and $19 for additional copies ordered simultaneously.
• Death certificates are $13 for the first copy and $6 for additional copies.
• Processing time for vital records varies: in-person requests at the state office can often be fulfilled same-day, while mail requests typically take 3-5 weeks.
• Online ordering is available through VitalChek at www.health.state.mn.us/vitalrecords with expedited processing options.

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

• Development proposals, conditional use permits, and variance requests go through Lincoln County planning process with public hearings before the Planning Commission.