Crime Statistics
According to data compiled between 2014 and 2017, the county recorded 477 arrests. In 2017, 14 of those arrests were for violent crimes including murder and rubbery, while 120 arrests were made for property crimes. The county’s arrest rate was 204.20 per 100,000 residents which was 72.37% lower than the national average of 739.02 per 100,000 residents. According to statistics, the most common crime in the county was larceny and theft which accounts for 81 of the arrests in the year, followed by burglary and aggravated assault, which means the county has a higher rate of property crimes than violent crimes.
Rice County Criminal Records
Minnesota’s Department of Public Safety maintains criminal records through the online portal Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Individuals may search for offenders and criminal records through this portal using the following information:
- Offenses or crime committed
- Courts of conviction.
- Dates of conviction.
- Sentencing information or details
Results of this search may include:
- Arrest details
- Juvenile information
- Criminal history information from other states.
- Federal information
- Data on convictions or sentences that have exceeded 15 years of completion
- Other data deemed private or confidential.
Just like most states in the county, criminal records are managed by local and state law enforcement and Minnesota has an online search portal that helps inquirers acquire criminal history information, these databases may not include new arrest records unless the offender was convicted of a crime. In addition, Minnesota’s Department of Corrections maintains a database of arrest records. The local sheriff office and local police departments are also responsible for creating records and may be able to provide criminal records on request.
Rice County Sheriff's Office
Minnesota
Faribault
118 Third Street NW
(507) 334-4391
(507) 334-0268
rcsheriff@co.rice.mn.us
Police Departments within Rice County
Faribault Police Department
25 4th Street NW
(507) 334-4305
Lonsdale Police Department
115 Alabama Street SW
(507) 334-4391
How to Find Rice County Sex Offender Information
Sex offender information in Minnesota is managed by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal through the Predatory Offense Register. It mostly contains information on non-compliant sex offenders and not compliant registrants. The database allows members of the public to run searches using the following information:
- Full name
- Age
- Location
- Zip Code
Results usually give full information on offenders for the purpose of public safety. The available information includes,
- Full name
- Primary and secondary address,
- Employment information,
- Physical description
- Details of the vehicle(s) owned and operated by the offender.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections also offers an online searchable database of compliant and non-compliant registrants. Searches can be done with city, name, county or zip-code.
The sheriff’s office may also be able to provide sex offender information on request to an inquirer.
Rice County Sheriff’s Office:
Address: 320 Third Street NW
Faribault, MN 55021
Phone: (507) 332-6100
tdunn@co.rice.mn.us
How do I Visit an Inmate in Rice County Jail?
Inmates of the county jail can be contacted in the facility environment, via video visitation, e-mails, phone calls, and traditional mail. The county jail has a strict visitation policy that visitors and inmates are expected to adhere to, with information jail hours and conduct within the facility. Also, for a visitor to be able to contact inmates via video visitation, registration is necessary. The county jail is located at:
Agency Name: Rice County MN Jail
Faribault, MN
118 NW 3rd Street
(507) 332-6021
Email: rcsheriff@co.rice.mn.us
Where and How to Find Rice County Inmate Information
The state and local jail inmate records in Minnesota are managed by the Department of Corrections and the Rice County Sheriffs. Jails and prisons also maintain inmates’ records, they are termed public records, making them accessible to the public.
The Department of Corrections(DOC) has an online searchable database where searches for inmates can be performed using
- Full name
- The offender’s ID number
- Birthdate
The results of these searches may show the inmate's offense and charges, mugshot, location, facility, release, and parole date. The Rice county jail also maintains a searchable online inmate roster of all inmates incarcerated in the facility. The inquirer may contact the Sheriff’s directly in person over the phone or via mail for inmate records.
Rice County Court Records
Rice county court records are generated, stored, maintained, and disseminated by courts within the county. Court records in Minnesota however are created and stored by the Minnesota Judicial Branch of government. This provides access to court records from all counties within the state, including Rice County Courts. An inquirer may be granted access to trial court records and the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals records. Some types of court records in Minnesota courts include:
- Criminal Court Records such as filings for misdemeanors and felonies
- Civil Court Records of domestic relations cases such as divorces, marriages, custody and child support cases, etc.
- Financial Court Records such as bankruptcies, corporate financial reports, and tax issues. Other records include bench and arrest warrants, traffic violations, etc.
The County District Court has jurisdiction over all civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic cases filed in Rice County. Court records can be acquired from the county district court clerk on request and also be from the County Law Library.
Rice County Law Library
Rice County Courthouse
218 N.W.3rd St.
Faribault, MN 55021
Rice County District Court
Rice County Courthouse
218 3rd Street NW,
Suite 300, Faribault, MN 55021
Phone: (507) 332-6107
Fax: (507) 332-6199
Rice County Vital Records
The Minnesota Department of Healthy maintains and disseminates copies and certificates of birth and death records on request. Marriages and divorces however are strictly maintained by the county vital records office or by the County Clerk’s office where the event was originally recorded. In Rice County, however, the Recorder/Registrar is in charge of all vital records. The recorder’s office creates and maintains these records in constant connection with the state office.
Recorder, Marriage Licenses, Birth, Death and Marriage Records
Rice County Recorder
320 3rd Street NW, Faribault, MN 55021
Phone: (507) 332-6114
Minnesota Department of Health – Vital Records
P.O. Box 64499
St Paul, MN 55164
Where and How to Get Rice County Birth and Death Records
Birth records can be obtained from the state office by mail, fax, or online. The Inquirer may also obtain birth records and death records from the Rice County Recorder’s Office on request. According to state laws, birth records of children born to unmarried parents are confidential and not open to the public unless the mother states otherwise. Only birth records from 1935 are available at the state office. Records prior to that time can be obtained from the county where the birth took place or at the county the mother resided at the time of birth.
Death records and Certificates
Minnesota death records are also managed by the Minnesota Department of Health from the year 1997. Records prior to that time may be obtained at the county office where the subject died or resided at the time of passing.
Confidential birth records and certified birth and death records can only be accessed by People with “tangible interest”
- The subject of the record at 16 years of age
- Parents
- Legal guardians
- Individuals with a court order,
- The Commissioner of Human Services.
For death records, siblings and trustees are also included.
Non-certified copies of birth and death records are for research and informational purposes only, they can’t be used for legal purposes. They are, however public records, and therefore available to the general public.
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.
Where and How to Get Rice County Marriage Records
The Rice County Recorder’s office has only marriage records from 1856 to the present and they are only for applicants who got their marriage license in Rice County. These records (unless exempted by law) are open to the public for research and information. The Inquirer may obtain marriage records from the Rice County Recorder’s Office on request. Marriage records in Minnesota may also be inspected on the Minnesota Official Marriage System (MOMS®). Requests for the records may be placed by completing the Request for a certified copy of the Marriage Record.
Where and How to Get Rice County Divorce Records
Divorce records in Rice County are recorded and maintained by the County Recorder and Registrar's Office. Also, the District Court where the case was heard and finalized also has divorce records filed and stored. Records are available by contacting the County Recorder in person, by mail, or by phone.
When making the request, the following information may be required:
- Full names of the couple
- Date and place of divorce or annulment.
- Type of final decree.
- Contact information
- The Inquirer’s relationship to the subjects of the record.
