What Are Becker County Arrest Records?
Becker County arrest records are official documentation about apprehensions that are done by law enforcement agencies in the county like the Sheriff’s Office and the Detroit Lake Police. When individuals are taken into custody, it is the duty of the arresting agency to create and update records that contain information on the arrested individuals, the arresting officer, alleged offense, and criminal charges.
The Becker County arrest records are sent to the state's Department of Public Safety, which maintains a statewide database of criminal information. Therefore, these records are available at both county and state levels. However, access to arrest records is mainly accessible by individuals who are legally authorized or have tangible claims to the record. Individuals should note that except Becker arrest records are part of a complete criminal history report, these are not the same as conviction confirmations.
Crime Statistics
According to the UCR statistics by the Department of Public Safety, Becker County had 1,337 actual crimes recorded in 2018, the most recent year with complete statistics. Out of the total figures, arrest offenses included one murder, three robberies, 39 rapes, and 29 aggravated assaults. There were also 111, 359, 34, 127, and three burglaries, larceny, MVT, drug abuse, and arson arrests, respectively. 51% of the total reported offenses were cleared.
In comparison, the 2017 UCR statistics showed that the county had 1,349 actual crimes recorded in that year. Out of the total figures, arrest offenses included no murders, one robbery, 27 rapes, and 27 aggravated assaults. There were also 121, 401, 52, 84, and four burglaries, larceny, MVT, drug abuse, and arson arrests, respectively. 38% of the total reported offenses were cleared within the same period. An analysis showed that the total crimes reduced by less than one percent while the clearance rate increased by 34%.
What Are Becker County Criminal Records?
Becker County criminal records are rap sheets or documents that contain an official summary of an individual's criminal history within the territory. These records are gathered at the county level by local criminal justice agencies such as the District Court, Sheriff’s Office, or local agencies like the Detroit Lake Police. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety collates and organizes this information in a statewide database.
Information contained in these criminal records includes Becker arrest records, misdemeanors or felonies charges, trials, disposition, and sentences. The subject’s name, sex, physical description, date of birth, photographs, and other personal details are also included in these records. Individuals who need these criminal records for licensing, employment, personal review, or other official purposes can get them upon proper request to repositories.
How Do I Get Becker County Criminal Records?
The Sheriff’s Office is responsible for fingerprinting individuals who were arrested or charged as well as booking inmates in the jail system. This information is forwarded to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehensions. The District Court also maintains criminal case information at the county level. As these records fall under the Becker public records categories, individuals can obtain criminal history information by sending requests to these custodians. However, access to complete information depends on the requester’s authorization, purpose, or relation to the record.
For records from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehensions, interested persons can either use the search tool on the website to obtain limited information of convictions that are not older than 15 years by inputting the subject's first name, last name and date of birth. Individuals can also fill the downloadable informed consent form, get notarized authorization, and send the completed form along with $15 money order or check and self-addressed, stamped envelope to;
Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Minnesota Justice Information Services - CHA Unit
1430 Maryland Avenue E.,
St. Paul, MN 55106
For records from the Sheriff’s Office or District Courts, individuals with tangible claims should send requests to:
Sheriff’s Office
925 Lake Avenue,
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Phone: (218) 847-2661
Fax: (218) 847-1604
Or
Becker County District Court
Becker County Courthouse
913 Lake Avenue,
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Phone: (218) 846-7305
Fax: (218) 847-7620
Relevant information for all types of requests includes the subject's names, social security numbers, sex, and date of births. The applicant's details are also necessary for mailed and in-person requests.
How to Find Becker County Sex Offender Information
The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has all the information on registered sex offenders and predators in Becker County and other counties in Minnesota. These records are publicly available, and individuals may use the offender search tool to locate non-compliant sex offenders by name, zip code, location, and estimated age. To find offenders who are currently incarcerated or under supervision, use the search tool provided by the Department of Correction to find offenders by name or offender number.
How Do I Visit an Inmate in Becker County?
Only pre-approved adults on the inmate’s visitor’s list, clergymen, professional visitors, and children/wards of approved persons can visit an inmate in the Becker County Jail located at 1428 Stony Road, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501. The inmate is responsible for creating this list after incarceration and updating it once a month. Therefore, interested persons should contact the inmate to check status or ask to be included on the list.
Individuals should note that persons listed on the list will be screened by the jail authority and individuals who have pending warrants or are named in an Order for Protection or Harassment Order concerning the inmate will not be approved for visitation. Approved persons can visit the inmate online through video calls or on-site at the jail's visiting kiosk. The visitation schedules are as follows:
On-site visits:
Wednesdays: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Online visit
Mondays: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Wednesdays: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thursdays: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Fridays: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sundays: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Professional visits
Every day
7:00am to 11:00 a.m.
1:00pm to 4:00 p.m.
6:00pm to 10:00 p.m.
(Exceptions with prior approval)
For successful visits, individuals should take note of the following rules:
- Visitors must provide accurate, government-issued identity papers on visitation.
- Visitors should dress appropriately and avoid tight, revealing, or short clothing.
- The visitor must not go along with mobile phones, recording devices, cigarettes, drugs, and weapons.
- Individuals visiting must be over the age of 18. Visitors under the age of 18 will not be allowed visitation unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- Only one minor can visit with one pre-approved adult (verification of relationship needed)
- Inmates under disciplinary segregation are ineligible for visits. The jail is not responsible for notifying visitors of lost privileges.
- The inmate retains the right to reject visits.
- General visits should not exceed 20 minutes unless permitted by the jail administrator.
- All on-site or online visits must have started at least 15 minutes prior to the visiting session or declined.
Individuals caught using a cell phone, attempting to smuggle contrabands, or breaking other jail rules will be banned from visiting for six months after the first violation. Subsequent violations will result in a lifetime visitation ban.
Where and How to Find Becker County Inmate Information
The listing of inmates that are currently in the custody of the Sheriff’s Office is available on the in-custody webpage of the Becker County Sheriff’s Office official website. Information provided includes each offender's full name, age, mugshot, charges, and other information collected during booking. Individuals can get additional information by contacting the Sheriff’s Office or jail at:
Sheriff’s Office
925 Lake Avenue,
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Phone: (218) 847-2661
Fax: (218) 847-1604
Becker County Jail
1428 Stony Road,
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Phone: (218) 847-2939
Fax: (218) 846-2580
What Are Becker County Court Records?
Becker County court records are documents that detail the judicial proceedings and actions done in or by the District Court and divisions in Becker County. These records include transcripts of civil and criminal cases, as well as dockets, case files, and other recordings of sworn statements, court orders, decrees, and so on. As a Becker public record, court records have little restrictions on accessibility. However, certain court-generated documents can be sealed by court order, in accordance with state laws. Individuals can get unrestricted access to open records as long as there is adequate record description, and other conditions, like fees, are met.
Location of All Courts in Becker County
Becker County District Court
Becker County Courthouse
913 Lake Avenue,
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Phone: (218) 846-7305
Fax: (218) 847-7620
What Are Becker County Vital Records?
Becker County vital records are documents that contain information on significant life experiences like marriages, divorce, birth, and deaths that happened in the county. These events and many more are recorded and maintained by departments at the county and state levels. For instance, Becker divorce records are available in the District Court, while birth and death records are available at both the County Recorder Office and Vital Records Unit of the Minnesota Department of Health.
Although most of these records fall under the category of Becker County public records, there are still some restrictions to certain documents. Uncertified copies of records that have redacted sensitive information are available to the public. However, certified copies of records are accessible to persons with tangible relation to the record. This includes:
- The subject of the vital record
- Grandparents, parents and legal guardians
- Subject’s spouse
- The legal custodian, guardian, or conservator of the subject (with a court order)
- The successor of the subject, only if the subject is dead and a certified copy is needed to administer the estate
- Adoption agency (with employee ID)
- Attorneys and authorized representative of eligible parties
Where and How to Get Becker County Divorce Records?
Except when sealed by court order, divorce records are publicly available at the courthouse where it occurred. Individuals can obtain these records by contacting or sending requests to the Becker County District Court at 913 Lake Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501. Requests should include identifying information like the date of divorce and the names of the divorcees. Like most court records, the inspection of divorce records is free. However, the court clerk will charge requesters for the search, duplication, and certification of divorce decrees or documents.
Where and How to Get Becker County Marriage Records?
Interested persons can get marriage records by contacting the County Recorder who issued the marriage license. For requests to the Becker County Recorder, visit the office in person or send mailed requests for copies of marriage licenses to:
Becker County Recorder
915 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Phone: (218) 846-7304
Requests should include relevant details like the date of marriage, name of spouses, and other information that will aid the record search. The recorder will require requesters to present valid photo identification and administrative fees for the search and duplication of records. Marriage information is also available at the Minnesota Official Marriage System.
Where and How to Get Becker County Birth Records?
The Minnesota Department of Health, Vital Statistics Unit maintains records of births that occurred in the state from January 1935, while older records are available at the Becker County Recorder’s Office. Interested persons can obtain certified or non-certified birth records either in person or by mail from the nearest Vital Statistic Department or County Recorder.
For in-person requests, go along with a valid ID card to the office of the appropriate custodian. A facility employee will hand over a Birth Certificate Request Form to the individual that the person will have to fill and sign in front of a notary public. Then, the individual will pay a $26 fee for the first copy and $19 to get any extra copy.
For mailed requests, fill, print, and sign the MN or Recorder birth certificate request form in the presence of a notary public. The mail should be sent with check or money order of $26 fee for the first copy and $19 for each additional copy of the same certificate to:
Becker County Recorder
915 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Or
Minnesota Department of Health
Central Cashiering – Vital Records
P.O. Box 64499
St. Paul MN 55164-0499
Where and How to Get Becker County Death Records?
The Minnesota Department of Health, Vital Statistics Unit maintains records of deaths that occurred in the state from January 1997, while older records are available at the Becker County Recorder’s Office. Interested persons can obtain certified or non-certified death records either in person or by mail from the nearest Vital Statistic Department or County Recorder.
For in-person requests, go along with a valid ID card to the office of the appropriate custodian. A facility employee will hand over a Death Certificate Request Form to the individual that the person will have to fill and sign in front of a notary public. Then, the individual will pay a $13 fee for the first copy and $6 to get any extra copy.
For mailed requests, fill, print, and sign the MN or Recorder death certificate request form in the presence of a notary public. The mail should be sent with check or money order of $13 fee for the first copy and $6 for each additional copy of the same certificate to:
Becker County Recorder
915 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Or
Minnesota Department of Health
Central Cashiering – Vital Records
P.O. Box 64499
St. Paul MN 55164-0499
In addition to government agencies, county public records may also be obtained from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. Users are able to search third-party websites remotely for multiple records at a time with just the name of the record subject and their last known location, including the city, county, or state. Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.
