Nobles County Court Docket Records
Nobles County court docket records are maintained at the district court in the Government Center in Worthington. The docket covers civil, criminal, family, and probate cases filed in the county. You can search these records for free through Minnesota Court Records Online, or visit the courthouse during regular business hours. Each entry in the docket includes case numbers, party names, filing dates, hearing schedules, and the full register of actions for every case filed in Nobles County.
Nobles County Overview
Nobles County District Court
The Nobles County District Court operates out of the Government Center in Worthington. It handles all case types filed in the county and is the sole trial court for the area. The court administrator's office maintains records, processes filings, and handles copy requests. Staff can help you locate a case or explain the process for getting documents from the court.
| Court | Nobles County District Court (Government Center) |
|---|---|
| Address | 318 9th St, Worthington, MN 56187 |
| Phone | (507) 295-5235 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Judicial District | Fifth Judicial District |
The Nobles County District Court page on the Minnesota Judicial Branch website lists current contact information and links to court resources. Check this page before visiting to confirm hours and contact details.
Nobles County is part of the Fifth Judicial District, serving southern Minnesota. Judges rotate across counties in the district, so your case may be heard by a judge who also covers other nearby counties.
How to Search Nobles County Court Docket Records
Minnesota Court Records Online, known as MCRO, is the public access system for searching Nobles County court docket records. It's at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us. The system is free and no login is needed for a basic name or case number search.
At the case search page, type in a name or case number and filter by Nobles County. Results show party names, case number, filing date, case type, and status. Clicking any result opens the full register of actions, a complete chronological log of every filing, hearing, and ruling in the case.
MCRO also includes a Hearing Search for upcoming court dates and a Judgment Search for civil money judgments. Both are free. The Document Search provides access to actual filed documents in some case types.
Restricted records are not shown in public searches. Juvenile cases, sealed files, and records covered by Minn. Stat. § 13.84 are off-limits for public access online. If you can't find a record you need, call (507) 295-5235 or stop by the Government Center in Worthington.
Note: MCRO is statewide. Set the county filter to Nobles when you only want local results.
What Nobles County Court Docket Records Contain
The court docket is the formal record of every action in a case. Each Nobles County docket entry records the date, the type of action, and any rulings or orders issued. You can trace any case from first filing through service, motions, hearings, and the final resolution by reading through the register of actions.
The Nobles County District Court handles criminal matters from petty misdemeanors through felonies, civil disputes involving property and contracts, family cases including divorce, custody, and support, and probate matters. Traffic cases also flow through the court. All case types produce docket records in a standard format.
For any case, the record includes party names, case number, assigned judge, filing date, and the full register of actions. The register notes every filing and hearing in order, along with outcomes. Court docket records are public in most cases and accessible to anyone who wants to look up a matter in Nobles County.
The Nobles County court page on mncourts.gov provides an overview and links to court resources.
This screenshot shows the Nobles County page on the Minnesota Judicial Branch website, where you can find contact details and links to case access tools.
Court Docket Copy Fees in Nobles County
Searching online through MCRO is free. You can view case indexes, read docket entries, and check hearing dates at no charge. There's nothing to pay to use the online search system.
Physical copies cost money. A certified copy of a Nobles County court record is $14.00, set by state law under Minn. Stat. § 357.31. Uncertified copies may carry an additional per-page fee. Contact the court administrator at (507) 295-5235 before visiting or mailing a request to get current rates.
Mail requests for copies go to Nobles County Court Administration, 318 9th St, Worthington, MN 56187. Include the case number, party names, and a check or money order for the fee. Staff will follow up if more payment is needed.
Check the Court Fees page on the Minnesota Judicial Branch website for the current statewide fee schedule before submitting a payment.
Courthouse Access in Nobles County
The Nobles County Government Center in Worthington is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Public access terminals inside connect to the MCRO system. You can search cases during business hours. Staff at the front counter can help if you need assistance finding a case or reviewing a file.
Some older records may not be in the electronic system. For files from years back, ask the court administrator's office about availability and access procedures. New document filings are accepted at the counter during regular hours. Bring all required copies and any fees when you visit.
Mail requests are accepted for copies of court records. Include the case number, party names, and payment in your letter. A specific case number speeds up the process considerably. Staff will reach out if the payment amount needs adjustment.
Legal Help Resources for Nobles County
The Minnesota Judicial Branch runs Self-Help Centers at courthouses across the state. These centers offer free help with forms and procedures. Staff won't give legal advice but can guide you toward the right forms and explain how the process works at each step.
Legal aid organizations in southwestern Minnesota may offer free or low-cost help for qualifying individuals. The court administrator's office can provide a current referral. The Access Case Records page on the Judicial Branch site explains what's public and how to request records not available online.
For criminal history records, use the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension rather than court dockets. The BCA Criminal History Search provides statewide law enforcement data. Court records and BCA records are separate systems. Cases expunged under Minn. Stat. § 609A won't show in public court searches. Minnesota's data access rules are in Minn. Stat. § 13.90.
Cities in Nobles County
Nobles County includes Worthington as its county seat, along with smaller communities such as Adrian, Lismore, and Rushmore. All court filings for residents throughout the county are handled at the Nobles County District Court in Worthington.
No communities in Nobles County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. Wherever you live in the county, your court records go through the district court in Worthington.
Nearby Counties
Nobles County borders several other counties in southwestern Minnesota. Each has its own district court. Where you live determines which court handles your case.