Itasca County, created in 1849 and named after Lake Itasca, has an estimated population of about 45,014. Its largest city and county seat is Grand Rapids. The county’s land area of 2,668 square miles makes it the third-largest county in Minnesota.

Courts in Itasca County

The Itasca County District Court is the only court in the county. It has different divisions that handle various types of cases. The Criminal hears misdemeanors and felonies. The Civil Division hears all civil matters with or without monetary claims. The Family Division handles domestic matters, such as divorce, annulment, spousal support, and adoptions. The Probate Division handles all probate matters, including admission of wills, administering estates and trusts, and appointment of guardianships. The Juvenile Division handles all juvenile matters, including juvenile delinquency, dependency, emancipation, and juvenile traffic offenses.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Itasca County

Public court records in Itasca County are court records that are available to the public. These include court filings, proceedings, writs, warrants, and judgments from the Itasca County District Court. Court clerks keep and maintain these records in compliance with state rules. The District Court has public access terminals within its premises that can be used to access its nonconfidential court records. Members of the public can also request copies of public court records at a fee. Alternatively, they can search for Itasca County public court records on the Minnesota Court Records Online platform.

Types of Public Court Records in Itasca County

Access to public court records in Itasca County helps to build confidence and public trust in the legal system. The following types of court records are publicly available in Itasca County unless sealed by court orders:

• Probate Records: documentation of trusts, estates, guardianships, conservatorships, and wills
• Civil Case Records: court proceedings, settlement agreements, and  court orders from civil cases, including professional malpractices, personal injury cases, trade secrets, breaches of contracts, and product liabilities
• Criminal Case Records: warrants, filings, court proceedings, and judgments for misdemeanors and felonies
• Family Court Records: annulments, divorce decrees, child custody decrees, and maintenance orders

Confidential Court Records in Itasca County

Confidential court records in Itasca County are court records sealed by default under Minnesota law or by specific court orders. These records are sealed to preserve privacy and protect sensitive information. While most court records are publicly available in Minnesota, the following are typically excluded from public records:

• Most juvenile delinquency records
• Adoption records
• Medical and mental health records
• Substance abuse treatment records
• Sexually transmitted disease (STD) test results and treatment records
• Certain records of victims of sexual assault
• Certain records of victims of domestic violence
• Dependency and child neglect records, except for the judgment
• Divorce settlement agreement, except the final judgment
• Child custody and support records, except the final decree
• Misdemeanors and felonies after certain years
• Records of dismissed charges and acquittals
• Unprosecuted charges
• Records of proceedings under the Minnesota Comprehensive Adult Mental Health Act

The following are also concealed from public view in Itasca County:

• Social Security number
• Driver’s license number
• References to expunged records
• Bank account details
• Tax returns
• Psychological evaluation results.

Juvenile Delinquency in Itasca, MN

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Itasca County, juvenile delinquency crimes are on the rise. There are many reasons for the increase in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Minnesota often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of offenses, and other family matters.

In 2017, a total of 275 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Itasca County. Of that total, 84% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 231 court cases. Another 0% were dependency cases that accounted for 0 of the juvenile cases.

A lot of counties, including, Itasca County, are focusing on family health and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Itasca County juvenile delinquency statistics will show whether or not this approach is working.

Government of Itasca County, MN

https://mn.gov/

County Seat:	Grand Rapids
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Dillon's Rule
Year Organized:	1850
Total Square Miles:	2,928
2019 Population:	45,137
Persons/Square Mile:	0.06
County Contact:	123 NE 4th Street County Courthouse Grand Rapids , MN 55744-2659 http://www.co.itasca.mn.us/

Itasca County, MN Courts