Beltrami County, MN Courts and Public Records
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The Beltrami County District Court is the trial court for Beltrami County and handles criminal, civil, family, probate, juvenile, and traffic matters within Judicial District 9.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Beltrami County District Court, Judicial District 9 |
| Main Address | 600 Minnesota Avenue NW Suite 108, Bemidji, MN 56601 |
| Main Phone | (218) 888-5060 |
| Website | mncourts.gov/find-courts/beltrami |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 (Bemidji) |
| Criminal Records Requests | Court Administrator at the courthouse, (218) 888-5060 |
| Handles | Felonies, misdemeanors, traffic, civil, family, probate, and juvenile matters |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases (U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota), appeals (Minnesota Court of Appeals and Minnesota Supreme Court), and parking tickets (issuing city or agency) |
| Online Case Search | Access Case Records (statewide) |
| Pay Traffic Tickets Online | Pay a Fine (statewide) |
How to Search Beltrami County Court Records
Have the person's full name, the case number if you know it, and the approximate dates ready before you search. Beltrami County district court records are kept by the Court Administrator.
Online
Go to Access Case Records on mncourts.gov to search statewide court records.
Check the case number on your paperwork before you search.
Confirm which records are available, since confidential cases are restricted.
Best for: Looking up a known case number
In Person
Go to 600 Minnesota Avenue NW Suite 108, Bemidji, MN 56601.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the Court Administrator about records kept at the courthouse.
Best for: Copies and records not available online
By Phone
Call (218) 888-5060 and ask for the District Court Court Administrator.
Confirm what the court needs before you send any request.
Ask which request methods the court accepts.
Best for: Questions about a specific case
Search by Name on MinnesotaCourts.org
Go to MinnesotaCourts.org and enter a full name.
Search across record types without a case number.
Confirm results with the court, since they are not official court records.
Best for: Finding leads without a case number
Beltrami County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
Beltrami County courts handled an estimated 10,090 new cases in CY 2024 and disposed of an estimated 9,888. The estimate scales Minnesota statewide totals by the county's share of state population.
~10,090
Total filings in CY 2024
~9,888
Total dispositions in CY 2024
~5,045
Filings per judicial position (2 estimated positions)
~-1.6%
Change in total filings vs CY 2023
| Metric | CY 2024 | CY 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | ~10,090 | ~10,251 | ~-1.6% |
| Total Dispositions | ~9,888 | ~10,046 | ~-1.6% |
| Criminal Filings | ~6,458 | ~6,538 | ~-1.2% |
| Civil Filings | ~1,453 | ~1,493 | ~-2.7% |
| Family Law Filings | ~484 | ~492 | ~-1.6% |
| Probate Filings | ~202 | ~202 | ~+0.0% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~97 | ~97 | ~+0.0% |
| Juvenile Filings | ~97 | ~97 | ~+0.0% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~2 | ~2 | ~0.0% |
The largest category movement was in criminal filings. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Minnesota statewide figures scaled by Beltrami County's 0.81% share of the state population.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Beltrami County?
Estimated total filings in Beltrami County moved up over the last five years; dispositions are estimated at a similar level.
| Fiscal Year | Total Filings | Total Dispositions | YoY Filing Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CY 2024 | ~10,090 | ~9,888 | ~-1.6% |
| CY 2023 | ~10,251 | ~10,046 | ~+2.4% |
| CY 2022 | ~10,009 | ~9,809 | ~+5.1% |
| CY 2021 | ~9,525 | ~9,334 | ~+7.3% |
| CY 2020 | ~8,879 | ~8,702 | ~+7.3% |
Estimated filings changed +13.6% between CY 2020 and CY 2024, from 8,879 to 10,090. The largest annual change was +7.3% in CY 2021. The latest change of -1.6% reflects statewide Minnesota trends. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Minnesota statewide figures scaled by Beltrami County's 0.81% share of the state population.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Beltrami County?
Criminal cases are estimated to be the largest category in Beltrami County, at about 64.0% of filings in CY 2024.
| Case Type | Filings CY 2024 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | ~6,458 | ~64.0% | ~-1.2% |
| Civil | ~1,453 | ~14.4% | ~-2.7% |
| Family law | ~484 | ~4.8% | ~-1.6% |
| Probate | ~202 | ~2.0% | ~+0.0% |
| Mental health | ~97 | ~1.0% | ~+0.0% |
| Juvenile | ~97 | ~1.0% | ~+0.0% |
Probate cases are estimated as the fastest-growing category and civil cases as the fastest-falling. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Minnesota statewide figures scaled by Beltrami County's 0.81% share of the state population.
How Does Beltrami County Compare With Minnesota Overall?
Beltrami County is estimated to account for about 0.81% of the 1,250,000 cases filed in Minnesota courts in CY 2024.
| Metric | Beltrami County | Minnesota | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~10,090 | 1,250,000 | ~0.81% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~-1.6% | -1.6% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~5,045 | 4,325 | Estimated at the state level |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~4,944 | 4,239 | Estimated at the state level |
| Criminal share of filings | ~64.0% | 64.0% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Civil share of filings | ~14.4% | 14.4% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Family law share of filings | ~4.8% | 4.8% | Same as state (estimate) |
These county values are estimates built from statewide Minnesota figures, so they track the state mix by design. Actual county dockets may differ. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Minnesota statewide figures scaled by Beltrami County's 0.81% share of the state population.
Beltrami County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Minnesota statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Beltrami County. Agency reporting may be incomplete, and county crime counts are not available here. Statewide violent and property crimes combined fell 11.7% from 2024 to 2025. In 2025, reporting agencies covered about 99.8% of Minnesota's population, so year-over-year changes can partly reflect which agencies reported.
13,177
Violent crimes, Minnesota statewide, 2025
83,199
Property crimes, Minnesota statewide, 2025 (includes arson)
226.0
Violent crime rate per 100K, Minnesota statewide, 2025 (population 5,830,405)
-11.7%
Change in total violent plus property crimes, Minnesota statewide, 2025 vs 2024 (96,376 vs 109,143)
| Offense | 2025 | Rate per 100K | 2024 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | 135 | 2.3 | 173 | -22.0% |
| Rape | 2,233 | 38.3 | 2,242 | -0.4% |
| Robbery | 2,065 | 35.4 | 2,844 | -27.4% |
| Aggravated assault | 8,744 | 150.0 | 9,754 | -10.4% |
| Violent crimes total | 13,177 | 226.0 | 15,013 | -12.2% |
| Burglary | 9,414 | 161.5 | 10,792 | -12.8% |
| Larceny-theft | 63,620 | 1091.2 | 70,354 | -9.6% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 9,659 | 165.7 | 12,394 | -22.1% |
| Property crimes total | 83,199 | 1427.0 | 94,130 | -11.6% |
Rates use the Minnesota 2025 population of 5,830,405. County-level rates are not published, so this section does not compare Beltrami County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Beltrami County Courthouse Locations
Beltrami County has 1 District Court location, the Beltrami County Judicial Center in Bemidji. Check your notice or ticket for the courtroom before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beltrami County Judicial Center | 600 Minnesota Avenue NW Suite 108, Bemidji, MN 56601 | (218) 888-5060 | See location page |
The Court Administrator's office, led by Krista Smith, keeps district court records for Beltrami County.
Which Court Handles Your Case in Beltrami County?
Most matters in Beltrami County go to the District Court. Some matters are handled outside the court, such as parking tickets (the issuing city or agency) and federal cases (U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota).
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | District Court | Traffic citations are handled by the District Court. |
| Parking ticket | The city or agency that issued the ticket | Parking tickets are not handled by the District Court. |
| Misdemeanor | District Court, Criminal | Misdemeanor charges are heard in District Court. |
| Felony | District Court, Criminal | Felony charges are heard in District Court. |
| DUI | District Court, Criminal | DUI charges are criminal matters heard in District Court. |
| Domestic violence | District Court | Criminal charges and protection order requests are heard in District Court. |
| Civil lawsuit | District Court, Civil | Civil lawsuits are heard in District Court. |
| Small claims | District Court | Small claims matters are heard in District Court. |
| Eviction | District Court | Eviction cases are heard in District Court. |
| Divorce | District Court, Family | Divorce cases are heard in District Court. |
| Child custody or support | District Court, Family | Custody and support matters are heard in District Court. |
| Probate or estate | District Court, Probate | Probate matters are heard in District Court. |
| Juvenile case | District Court, Juvenile | Juvenile matters are heard in District Court. |
| Appeal | Minnesota Court of Appeals | Appeals from District Court go to the Court of Appeals, then the Minnesota Supreme Court. |
Are Beltrami County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Beltrami County district court records are public, with exceptions. Minnesota's Rules of Public Access to Records of the Judicial Branch set the public's right to inspect court records, and some records are restricted or confidential.
Public records
Most district court case records in Beltrami County are open to the public, subject to the Rules of Public Access to Records of the Judicial Branch.
Restricted or confidential records
Juvenile, some family, adoption, mental health, sealed, and expunged matters are not publicly available. Cases that are not remotely accessible under Minn. R. Pub. Access 8 are also not available online.
Online access
Access Case Records on mncourts.gov provides the statewide case search. Not every document is online, and confidential cases are not publicly available.
In-person access
Visit the Court Administrator's office at 600 Minnesota Avenue NW Suite 108, Bemidji, MN 56601, or call (218) 888-5060 to confirm which records the court keeps.
Fees
No fees are listed in this section. Ask the Court Administrator about copy costs before you request records.
How to Search Beltrami County Court Records Online
Use the statewide Access Case Records search to look up Beltrami County court records by case type, and contact the Court Administrator for documents that are not online.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, small claims, family law, probate, or juvenile.
- Open Access Case Records on mncourts.gov for the statewide case search.
- Search by party name or case number and note the case number from the results.
- Review the case information that the search returns.
- Contact the Court Administrator at (218) 888-5060 to request documents that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | Access Case Records | Case information returned by the statewide search | Confidential cases are not publicly available |
| Traffic | Access Case Records | Case information for traffic citations | Pay fines through the Pay a Fine page |
| Civil | Access Case Records | Case information returned by the statewide search | Not every document is online |
| Small claims | Access Case Records | Case information returned by the statewide search | Documents may require a request to the court |
| Family law | Access Case Records | Case information returned by the statewide search | Restricted family records are not public |
| Probate | Access Case Records | Case information returned by the statewide search | Not every document is online |
| Juvenile | Court Administrator (not in the statewide search) | Limited case information through the court | Juvenile records are generally not public |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Beltrami County
Traffic citations in Beltrami County can be paid through the statewide Pay a Fine page or by contacting the District Court.
- Online: Pay through the statewide Pay a Fine page on mncourts.gov. Have your citation details ready before you pay.
- Phone: Call the District Court at (218) 888-5060 to ask about payment options for your citation.
Parking tickets are paid to the city or agency that issued the ticket, not to the District Court.
Beltrami County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Beltrami County court records?
Use Access Case Records on mncourts.gov to search statewide court records, or contact the Court Administrator at (218) 888-5060.
Are Beltrami County court records public?
Most are, under Minnesota's Rules of Public Access to Records of the Judicial Branch, but juvenile, sealed, and other confidential records are restricted.
How do I find a criminal case?
Search by name or case number in Access Case Records, then confirm details with the Court Administrator at (218) 888-5060.
How do I find a court date?
Check your notice or citation first, then contact the Court Administrator at (218) 888-5060 to confirm the date.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Pay through the statewide Pay a Fine page, or contact the District Court for other payment options.
How many cases are filed in Beltrami County each year?
Filing counts are not included in this section. Beltrami County had 47,055 residents in 2025 according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates.
What is the most common type of case?
This section does not include filing counts by case type. The District Court hears criminal, civil, family, probate, juvenile, and traffic matters.
Is crime in the county rising or falling?
County crime counts are not available here. Statewide, reported violent crimes fell 12.2% to 13,177 in 2025 from 15,013 in 2024, and property crimes fell 11.6% to 83,199 from 94,130, as reported to the FBI. These are Minnesota statewide figures, and reporting coverage changed between years.
Courts in the County
Beltrami County District CourtMore Info
| Address: | 600 Minnesota Avenue NW Suite 108, Bemidji, MN, 56601 |
| Phone Number: | 218-333-4120 |
| Fax: | 218-333-4209 |
| Website: | http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/Beltrami.aspx |
Useful Links
- Beltrami County District Court - Minnesota Judicial Branch Find information about Beltrami County District Court locations, hours, and contact details for public access and services.
- Beltrami County Attorney's Office Visit the Beltrami County Attorney's Office for prosecution services, victim assistance, and information on criminal cases and civil matters.
- Beltrami County Judicial Services Access resources and services provided by the Beltrami County Judicial Office including case management and court support services.
- Access Case Records - Minnesota Judicial Branch Utilize online tools to search for case records and information across Minnesota State courts, including Beltrami County.
- Court Forms - Minnesota Judicial Branch Find necessary court forms for various legal proceedings, available for download and use in Beltrami County and other regions.
- LawHelp Minnesota - Find Free Legal Help Explore legal information, resources, and assistance for low-income residents in Minnesota seeking help with civil legal issues.
- Self-Help Center - Minnesota Judicial Branch Access self-help resources for individuals representing themselves in court, including forms, guides, and legal information.
- eFile and eServe System - Minnesota Judicial Branch For attorneys and self-represented litigants: File and serve documents electronically in Minnesota courts, including Beltrami County.
- Minnesota State Law Library Utilize extensive legal research materials, historical documents, and resources available at the Minnesota State Law Library.
- Beltrami County Online Public Access Portal Access online public records, property information, and other official documents available through the Beltrami County online portal.
- Minnesota Statutes - Office of the Revisor of Statutes Search for Minnesota Statutes, session laws, and other legislative information applicable to legal proceedings within Beltrami County.
- Beltrami County Recorder's Office Get access to land records, birth and death records, and other document recordings maintained by the Beltrami County Recorder's Office.
- Hearing eReminders - Minnesota Judicial Branch Sign up for hearing reminders delivered via email or text to stay informed about court hearing dates and details in Beltrami County.
- Minnesota State Legislature Explore legislative research, session updates, and lawmaking information relevant to statewide issues affecting Beltrami County residents.
- Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor Review audit reports, evaluation results, and accountability assessments from the Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor.
- Project Referral - Beltrami County Court Administration Learn about alternative programs and referrals provided by the Beltrami County Court Administration for appropriate case handling.
- Minnesota Attorney General's Office Find legal advocacy information, consumer protection resources, and legal opinions from the Minnesota Attorney General's Office.
- Twelfth Judicial District - Minnesota Judicial Branch Information specific to the Twelfth Judicial District which includes Beltrami County, including judges and court administration details.
- Bureau of Justice Statistics Access comprehensive statistical reports and data analysis about crime, criminal justice, and court statistics from the Bureau of Justice Statistics.
- Public Defender - Beltrami County Information on obtaining legal defense services for those unable to afford private legal representation in Beltrami County.
Table of Contents
- Beltrami County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Beltrami County Court Records
- Beltrami County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Beltrami County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Beltrami County?
- How Does Beltrami County Compare With Minnesota Overall?
- Beltrami County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Beltrami County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Beltrami County?
- Are Beltrami County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Beltrami County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Beltrami County
- Beltrami County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links