Becker County
Becker County was created in 1858 and named for George Loomis Becker. It has an estimated population of 35,283 people and covers approximately 1,315.06 square miles of land. Detroit Lakes serves as both the larger city and the county seat. The Becker County court system includes a District court.
District Court in Becker County is part of the seventh Judicial District of Minnesota. It has original jurisdiction over all legal matters arising within the county's jurisdiction. These include family law cases, juvenile matters, traffic cases, probate of wills, divorce, felony criminal cases, and misdemeanors. Additionally, the District Court has no monetary limit for general jurisdiction cases.
Becker County court records are any recorded information created, received, or gathered during court proceedings within the county's borders. These records include evidence, docket entries, court orders, sentences, tapes, and judgments. Court records are public in Becker County, and members of the public have the right to view, inspect, and copy them. However, certain court records may be restricted or deemed confidential and are not available to the public. Such records include juvenile, adoptions, and other sensitive records. Types of Becker County court records available for public access include the following:
- Criminal Court Records
- Civil Court Records
- Family Court Records
- Probate Court Records
- Traffic Court Records
The Becker County Clerk of Court is responsible for maintaining court records. Interested individuals may search for court records online through the Minnesota Court Records Online portal. Records may be searched by citation number, party name, or case number. Specific fees may apply for obtaining copies or certified copies. To obtain physical copies of Becker County court records, requesters may need to visit the courthouse at:
Becker County Courthouse
913 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes MN, 56501
Phone: (218) 846-5040
Fax: (218) 847-7620
