Lyon County

The Lyon County Court serves Lyon County and is located at 607 West Main Street in Marshall. The court handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases for this county. Court records and case filings can be requested in person or through the Minnesota online court portal.

Lyon County Minnesota court jurisdiction is located in Marshall, Minnesota. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims. The court is located at 607 West Main Street, Marshall, MN 56258.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• To request arrest records, citizens must submit a data practices request to the specific law enforcement agency that made the arrest, identifying themselves and the specific records sought.
• Processing times for records requests typically range from a few 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 pending court appearances upon payment of bail.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• Conciliation Court, Minnesota's small claims court, operates as a division of District Court for civil disputes under $15,000 and is also located at the courthouse.
• Lyon County Court Administrator's office processes all records requests and can provide guidance on what documents are publicly accessible versus those that are sealed or confidential under Minnesota law.

Property records, deeds, and land documents for this county are maintained by the County Clerk or Recorder of Deeds office. Public access includes deed searches, mortgage records, plat maps, and tax assessments.

• Fees for certified copies of recorded documents are established by Minnesota statute and typically include a base fee plus per-page charges.
• Property tax information can be searched online through Lyon County's website, providing access to current and historical assessment data, tax amounts, and property characteristics.
• Certified copies of documents require in-person or mail requests with appropriate fees.

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

• Death certificates are also available through the same office with identical fees.
• Requesters must provide valid government-issued photo identification and demonstrate direct and tangible interest in the record as required by Minnesota Statutes Section 144.225, which governs vital records access.
• Eligible requesters include the registrant, immediate family members, legal representatives, and others with documented legal interest.
• Online ordering is available through VitalChek, an authorized third-party vendor, at www.health.state.mn.us/people/vitalrecords/order.html, though additional processing fees apply.

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

• This database includes business name, registration status, registered agent information, and filing history.
• The Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce, located at 317 West Main Street in Marshall, provides business development resources and can be contacted at or through www.marshallmnchamber.com.