Lyon County Court Docket Records

The Lyon County court docket covers civil, criminal, family, and probate cases filed in the district court in Marshall. You can search these records for free through the Minnesota Courts Records Online system, or visit the Lyon County Government Center during business hours to look up cases, check filings, and request copies of court documents. Most docket entries are public, giving access to case numbers, party names, charges, hearing schedules, and the complete register of actions for cases in Lyon County.

Lyon County District Court

The Lyon County District Court is part of the Fifth Judicial District in southwest Minnesota. The courthouse is located within the Lyon County Government Center in Marshall, which is the largest city in the county and a regional center for southwest Minnesota. The court handles all case types for Lyon County, including civil disputes, criminal charges, family law matters, juvenile proceedings, and probate cases. Marshall is home to Southwest Minnesota State University, and the courthouse serves a diverse population including a significant number of immigrants and non-English speakers. Contact the court to ask about interpreter availability if needed.

The Fifth Judicial District page covers all counties in southwest Minnesota with contact information and resources for each courthouse location.

The screenshot below is from the Lyon County page at mncourts.gov/find-courts/lyon.

This page has current contact details and any local court news for Lyon County.

How to Search Lyon County Court Docket Records

The Minnesota Courts Records Online (MCRO) case search is the main public tool for looking up Lyon County docket records. It is free and does not require an account. Search by party name, case number, or attorney name. Results show case type, filing date, judge assignment, current status, and the full register of actions for each case filed in the county.

MCRO includes a document search for cases with electronic filings, a hearing search for upcoming court dates, and a judgment search for money judgments entered by the court. All tools are free and available at any time through the MCRO portal.

Records not available through MCRO can be requested at the Lyon County courthouse by calling (507) 537-6734, visiting in person, or by mail. Older case files and sealed records require a direct request. The access case records page explains public access rules for Minnesota court data.

Note: Lyon County sees a steady volume of civil and criminal filings as the regional center for southwest Minnesota. Searching by full name gives the best results in MCRO.

What Lyon County Court Docket Records Show

Court docket records in Lyon County document the full history of each case through the register of actions. This log lists every filing, hearing, motion, order, and judgment in date order. It gives a clear, complete picture of how a case has progressed from the initial filing to its current state.

Criminal dockets show the charges, bail conditions, hearing dates, plea entries, and the final disposition including any sentence. Civil dockets cover claims filed, responses, motions, rulings, and judgments. Family cases may have restricted content. Juvenile records are generally sealed under Minnesota law and not available to the public.

For recent cases with electronic filings, documents may be viewable through MCRO's document search. Older or sealed records require a formal request to the courthouse. Data access rules under Minnesota Statute 13.84 govern what court information is publicly available.

Copy Fees for Lyon County Court Records

Online access through MCRO is free. Certified copies of court documents cost $14.00 per document under Minnesota Statute 357.31. This is a statewide rate applied at all Minnesota district courts. Pay at the Marshall Government Center by cash, check, or money order made out to the court administrator.

Mail requests are accepted. Send a written request with the case number or party names, a description of the documents needed, and a check or money order to: Lyon County District Court, 607 W Main St, Marshall, MN 56258. Allow several business days for processing. Calling (507) 537-6734 first to verify fees and availability is recommended.

The Minnesota court fees page lists all fees for court services statewide.

Courthouse Access in Lyon County

The Lyon County courthouse is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Walk-in access is available during those hours. The courthouse is at 607 W Main St in Marshall. Parking is available in the Government Center complex. Marshall is a mid-sized city by southwest Minnesota standards, and the courthouse sees regular activity throughout the week. Arriving before mid-afternoon is a good idea to ensure you have enough time for your request.

For those not located near Marshall, MCRO handles most online searches at no cost. Mail requests are an option for certified copies. Call (507) 537-6734 to ask whether your specific request can be handled by mail before visiting in person.

Legal Help and Resources

The Minnesota Judicial Branch's self-help centers assist people representing themselves in court. Staff help with forms, explain procedural steps, and refer you to legal aid. They do not represent clients or give legal advice.

Legal aid for Lyon County residents may be available through Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, which serves southwest Minnesota. Volunteer Lawyers Network also offers pro bono civil legal help to eligible applicants. For paid legal representation, the Minnesota State Bar Association has a lawyer referral service.

For statewide criminal history searches, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension provides its criminal history system. Fines tied to Lyon County cases can be paid at the Minnesota courts pay-a-fine portal.

Cities in Lyon County

Lyon County is a southwest Minnesota county with Marshall as its main city. No cities in the county meet the 100,000-population threshold, so no qualifying city pages exist for this county on this site.

All district court records for Lyon County are at the courthouse in Marshall and searchable through MCRO online.

Nearby Counties

Lyon County borders several counties in southwest Minnesota, each with its own district court and MCRO access.