Pine County
Pine County spans over 1,400 square miles in east-central Minnesota and is home to 30,197 as of 2023. Named for its abundant pine tree growth, the county is part of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. It was established in 1856, and its county seat is Pine City.
The Pine County District Court handles all civil and criminal trials within the county. Most cases begin in this court, which has the authority to address legal matters ranging from traffic violations to civil and family disputes.
The District Court presides over felonies, misdemeanors, contract disputes, personal injury claims, and property disputes. It is also responsible for handling probate cases, including those involving wills, guardianships, and estates. Additionally, the Pine District Court addresses family law and juvenile matters, including divorce cases, child support issues, and juvenile criminal cases.
The Pine County District Court Administrator serves as the official custodian of court records in Pine County. These records include information that is collected, created, maintained, and disseminated by the Court Administrator, regardless of the method of storage or physical form. Additionally, court records are presumed to be open for public inspection at all times at the custodian's office.
Any member of the public may access court documents remotely through the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) platform. This resource provides access to documents filed on or after July 1, 2015, and allows users to search for case documents by case number, document, judgment, or hearing.
In Pine County, the public can locate court records in the following case categories:
- Family law cases
- Conservatorship cases
- Guardianship cases
- Major and minor civil cases
- Major and minor criminal cases
- Formal probate cases
Finally, records seekers may also visit the office of the Court Administrator to review or obtain copies of documents in their cases. The office is open during business hours Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., and is situated at:
Pine County Courthouse
635 Northridge Drive NW
Suite 320
Pine City, MN 55063
