Goodhue County Criminal Records

Criminal records in Goodhue County, Minnesota, can be accessed through several channels. GoodhueCourt.us can help find publicly available criminal case information. Additional access points include the Minnesota state court system, the Goodhue County Sheriff's Office, and the Court Administrator's office at the Goodhue County Courthouse in Red Wing. Whether you need to look up a specific case, check current jail bookings, or obtain certified copies of court documents, the resources below outline each method available.

How to Search Criminal Records in Goodhue

Several methods are available depending on what information you have and what type of record you need.

Online Search Options

1. GoodhueCourt.us — Search for publicly available court record information from Goodhue County by name or case number.
2. Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) — The statewide portal operated by the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Select "Goodhue" from the county list to search district court case records. You can search by party name or case number.
3. Goodhue County Jail Roster — View current inmates held at the Goodhue County Adult Detention Center, including booking details.
4. Goodhue County Active Warrant List — The Sheriff's Office publishes a list of individuals with outstanding warrants.
5. Minnesota DOC Offender Locator — Search for individuals under the supervision of the Minnesota Department of Corrections.

In Person

• Visit the Goodhue County District Court at the courthouse in Red Wing. Public access terminals inside the courthouse provide the most complete view of electronic district court records, including documents that may not appear on MCRO.
• The Sheriff's Office Records Division allows the public to obtain copies of law enforcement reports at the front desk of the Law Enforcement Center.

By Mail or Written Request

• Send a written request to the Goodhue County Court Administrator at the courthouse address below for court record copies.
• For a comprehensive state criminal history, submit a request to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). The BCA processes both public and private criminal history checks statewide.

What You Need to Begin a Search

• Full name of the individual (first and last name at minimum)
• Date of birth (helpful for narrowing results)
• Case number (if known — the fastest way to locate a specific case)

Search Goodhue Criminal Cases by Case Number

If you already have a case number, searching through MCRO or the courthouse terminal is straightforward. Minnesota uses a standardized case number format across all district courts:

• Format: XX-YY-NNNNN
• XX — Two-digit county code. Goodhue County's code is 25.
• YY — Case type code. Common criminal codes include CR (criminal felony/gross misdemeanor) and MI (misdemeanor).
• NNNNN — Sequential filing number assigned by the court.

For example, a case number like 25-CR-12-345 indicates a criminal felony or gross misdemeanor case filed in Goodhue County. Enter the full case number into the search field on MCRO or provide it to the Court Administrator's office for the fastest retrieval.

Charges, Case Status, Hearings, and Court Results in Goodhue

Charges

• Statute codes — Each charge references a specific Minnesota statute (e.g., Minn. Stat. § 609.52 for theft).
• Severity levels — Felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor, or petty misdemeanor.
• Amended charges — Original charges may be amended through plea negotiations. Both the original and amended charges typically appear in the case record.

Case Status

Hearing Types

• First appearance / arraignment — Defendant is informed of charges and enters an initial plea.
• Omnibus / pre-trial hearing — Motions are argued; evidence and procedural issues addressed.
• Trial — Bench or jury trial where the case is heard on the merits.
• Sentencing — Court imposes penalties after a guilty plea or conviction.
• Review hearing — Follow-up to monitor compliance with probation or other conditions.

Court Results

How to Request Certified Criminal Records in Goodhue

Court Records — Goodhue County District Court

Certified copies of criminal court records are available through the Court Administrator's office. You can request them in person at the courthouse or by mail.

• In person: Visit the Court Administrator's office during business hours. Bring a valid photo ID. Provide the case number or enough identifying information (full name, date of birth) for staff to locate the record.
• By mail: Send a written request to the address above. Include the case number or party name and date of birth, the specific documents you need, and a return address. Include payment for applicable fees (check or money order payable to "Goodhue County District Court").

Law Enforcement Reports — Sheriff's Office

Copies of incident reports and other law enforcement records can be obtained at the Records Division of the Goodhue County Sheriff's Office.

Statewide Criminal History — BCA

For a comprehensive criminal history check covering all Minnesota jurisdictions, submit a request to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Public criminal history records are available upon written request and payment of the applicable fee. Forms and instructions are available on the BCA's website.

Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times for Criminal Records in Goodhue

Fees for court records in Minnesota are set by statute and court rule. The table below reflects standard fees under Minnesota law.

Processing Times

• In-person requests at the courthouse or Sheriff's Office are often fulfilled the same day for records that are readily available.
• Mail requests to the Court Administrator typically take 5–10 business days, depending on volume.
• BCA criminal history requests may take several business days to several weeks depending on the type of check (public vs. private/fingerprint-based).

Fees are subject to change. Confirm current amounts with the Goodhue County Court Administrator or the relevant agency before submitting payment.