Stearns County, Minnesota Warrant Search
Stearns County warrants are public per the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13) and the Minnesota Rule of Public Access to Records of the Judicial Branch. However, there are certain exceptions. For instance, data in arrest warrant indices may remain confidential until the defendant is taken into custody, appears before a court, or the warrant is served pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §13.82 Subd. 19.
The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office offers two resources for accessing information about Stearns County warrants: the Outstanding Warrants and Most Wanted pages. The former provides information about active warrants in the county, while the latter lists high-priority fugitives with active arrest warrants. Interested persons may also search for warrants using the Stearns County Criminal Case Search portal. It discloses information about local adult criminal cases, including warrants issued in them. Record seekers may also obtain information about warrants by visiting or contacting the local courthouse that issued them.
| Agency / Resource | Purpose | Search Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stearns County Sheriff’s Outstanding Warrants and Most Wanted page | Maintains and serves warrants | Online | There is no guarantee that information provided on these pages is accurate or current |
| Stearns County Criminal Case Search portal | Provides information about adult criminal cases. | Online | Only provides information about warrants issued in criminal cases |
| Local courthouse | Maintains and issues warrants | In person, by phone, or mail | Search methods may vary by courthouse. |