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What are Otter Tail County Arrest Records?

Otter Tail arrest records are sustained by the Otter Tail County Sheriff, and they contain details of apprehended individuals in the county. At the state level, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) maintains and grants access to arrest records.

Crime Statistics

The Minnesota annual crime report collated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 2017 indicates Otter Tail county recorded 21 violent crimes including 0 murder, 7 rapes, 1 robberies, and 13 aggravated assault cases. Additionally, there were 333 property crimes including 110 burglaries, 195 larceny-thefts, and 28 motor vehicle thefts. In 2018, law enforcement agencies in Otter Tail County reported a lower rate of violent crimes and property crimes at 25 cases and 241 cases respectively.

What are Otter Tail County Criminal Records?

Criminal records are official documents kept under the custody of law enforcement agencies. In Otter Tail County, criminal records are maintained by the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s office while the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) are the bodies in charge of keeping statewide data on criminal activities within the state of Minnesota.

How Do I Get Otter Tail County Criminal Records?

Requests to procure criminal records can be made to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s office, in person, by mail, or by calling (218) 998-8555. This office provides a downloadable Request Form to obtain criminal records. Complete this form and take it along with applicable fees to the office address listed below. Alternatively, send the form together with a check or money order of appropriate fees to the office by mail. The Otter Tail Sheriff’s office is located at:

417 Court Street South,
Fergus Falls,
MN, USA
Phone: (218) 998-8555

How To Find Otter Tail County Sex Offender Information

The Minnesota Department of Corrections keeps records of sex offenders in the state of Minnesota. These offenders can be viewed online by city, county, name, and zip code. Interested persons can as well access offender details through the Offender Locator Search or by viewing the List of Active DOC Fugitives. In addition, The Minnesota Department of Corrections discloses information of sex offenders through community notification where a response is generated within 24 hours. Call the DOC's Community Notification Unit on (651) 361-7340 or send a mail to notification.doc@state.mn.us to enjoy this service.

How do I Visit an Inmate in Otter Tail County Jail?

The Otter Tail County Jail permits inmates to list out five visitors of their choice that must be pre-approved by the Programming Department in the facility. However, Otter Tail County Jail visits are not more than 30 minutes. Contact the Otter Tail County Jail to schedule a visit or for further inquiries;

Detention Center Director
416 South Mill Street,
Fergus Falls,
MN, USA
(219) 998-8571
Jstewart@co.ottertail.mn.us

At the jail entrance, visitors will be asked to present a government-issued ID and will be subjected to search as the facility does not allow visitors to bring anything in for inmates. Minors will not be allowed into the County Jail except they are with their parents or legal guardian.

Where And How To Find Otter Tail County Inmate Information

Inmate information in Otter Tail is available via the custody list on the Sheriff’s webpage. This inmate list is usually updated every two hours. The custody list reveals the name of the inmate, sex, intake date, charges, bond amount, and projected release date. Some inmates’ details may prove elusive as not all inmate information is made public. In such cases, members of the public can contact the Otter Tail County jail at:

416 South Mill Street
Fergus Falls, MN
Phone: (219) 998-8571

What are Otter Tail County Court Records?

Otter Tail County court records are information generated during the court proceedings in the county. The Minnesota Judicial Branch is the central repository of court records in Minnesota, and they offer online access to them for free. Aside from this, interested persons can also request these records by personally visiting the courthouse.

Location of all Courts in Otter Tail County

The location of Otter Tail County courthouse is;

Otter Tail County District Court
Otter Tail County Courthouse
121 West Junius Avenue, Suite319,
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Fax: (218) 998-8438

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What are Otter Tail County Vital Records

Otter Tail County vital records are essential documents issued and maintained by the Otter Tail County Recorder. In essence, vital records are birth records, death records, divorce records, and marriage certificates. In the county of Otter Tail, there are prescribed guidelines for obtaining these records, one of which is completing an application form. The state of Minnesota also preserves statewide vital records through the Minnesota Department of Health.

Where And How To Get Otter Tail County Divorce Records

Otter Tail County divorce records can be received by mail or in person from the Otter Tail County District Court. Only registrants, relatives or legal representatives are eligible to acquire this document. An appropriate fee may be required, and can be paid by cash, cheque, or credit card. Queries for divorce records can be sent to:

Otter Tail County Recorder
565 Fir Avenue West
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Email: recorder@co.ottertail.mn.us

Where And How To Get Otter Tail County Marriage Records

Otter Tail County marriage records are accessible at the Otter Tail Recorder’s Office. Marriage record applicants must pay $9.00, complete an online application, and show a valid picture ID. For additional information, the office of the Otter Tail County Recorder can be contacted at:

Otter Tail County Recorder
565 Fir Avenue West
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Email: recorder@co.ottertail.mn.us

Where And How To Get Otter Tail County Birth Records

Otter Tail County birth records are kept and processed by the Otter Tail Recorder’s office. According to Minnesota Statutes, only requestors with 'tangible interest' can obtain a copy of certified birth records. A $26 fee is charged for a certified copy of a birth record and $19 for additional copies. Requestors can collect birth records by mail or in person by completing the Birth Certificate Application form and paying the appropriate fee. If by mail, send to;

Otter Tail County Recorder
565 Fir Avenue West
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Email: recorder@co.ottertail.mn.us

Where And How To Get Otter Tail County Death Records

The Otter Tail County Recorder is the custodian of death records, and requesters with tangible interest can obtain a copy by completing a Death Certificate Application and submitting a government-issued identification. A $13 fee is charged for original death records and a $6 for extra copies. Mail applications for Otter Tail County death records should be sent to:

Otter Tail County Recorder
565 Fir Avenue West
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Email: recorder@co.ottertail.mn.us

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