Marshall County Traffic Court Records

Marshall County traffic court records are filed and processed through the 9th Judicial District Court in Warren, Minnesota. This page explains how to search for traffic citations, check case status, pay fines, and contest a ticket in Marshall County. Citations issued on Highway 75, state roads, and county routes throughout Marshall County are all handled through the courthouse in Warren.

Marshall County District Court

The Marshall County District Court is part of the 9th Judicial District, one of the largest in Minnesota by geography, covering counties across the northern and northwestern parts of the state. The court is located at Suite 18 in the county courthouse in Warren. Court Administrator Pamala Shaw oversees administrative operations. Staff can help with questions about citations, payments, and scheduling.

Court hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free surface lot parking is available near the courthouse. Marshall County sits in the far northwest corner of Minnesota, bordering North Dakota. Highway 75 runs through the area, and traffic stops along that corridor as well as county roads regularly lead to citations that come before this court.

There are no hearing officers in Marshall County. If you plan to contest a citation, you will go directly before a judge. Contact the court well before the 30-day deadline to get a date scheduled. The court can also be reached by fax at (218) 745-4343 for certain correspondence.

The Marshall County District Court page on the Minnesota Judicial Branch website has current contact details and local information. Confirm hours before making a trip to Warren.

The screenshot below shows the Marshall County court information page on the Minnesota Judicial Branch website.

Use that page to verify phone numbers and office hours before visiting the Warren courthouse.

Searching Traffic Records in Marshall County

Minnesota Courts Records Online (MCRO) is the state's free public tool for searching court case records, including those from Marshall County. You can search by name, case number, or citation number at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us. The system covers post-conviction records from all counties and refreshes hourly during business hours. No account or payment is needed to search.

Pre-conviction cases are not in MCRO. If your ticket is recent and the case is still pending, it will not appear in the online database. Call the Marshall County courthouse at (218) 745-4921 to check on open case status. Once a case is resolved, the record becomes searchable through the public system.

In-person searches are available at the courthouse using public access computers. If you need certified copies of records, contact the clerk's office. MCRO is read-only -- it does not allow document filings or payments.

The image below shows the MCRO public access portal, where you can search Marshall County traffic records at no cost.

MCRO searches are free and require no login to use.

Paying Traffic Fines in Marshall County

Payable Marshall County traffic citations can be resolved online, by phone, by mail, or in person. Online payments go through the Court Payment Center at webpay.courts.state.mn.us. A $2.34 convenience fee applies to online and phone payments. Wait at least 7 days after your citation date before trying to pay online, since it takes time for new citations to be entered into the system.

Phone payments can be made by calling (651) 281-3219 (metro) or (800) 657-3611 (toll-free). To pay by mail, send a check or money order to: Court Payment Center, P.O. Box 898, Willmar, MN 56201. Write your citation number on the check. For in-person payment, visit the Marshall County courthouse in Warren during business hours.

The 30-day response window applies here just as it does across Minnesota. Pay the fine or notify the court about contesting before that deadline. A missed deadline can result in a default judgment. If your ticket was for no insurance, do not pay online. Fax proof of coverage to 320-231-6507 first, then follow up with court staff about next steps.

The screenshot below shows the Court Payment Center portal used for paying Marshall County traffic fines.

Keep your confirmation number after any online or phone payment as proof of the transaction.

Your Options After Getting a Citation in Marshall County

After a traffic stop in Marshall County, you have three basic choices. Pay the fine, which closes the case as a guilty plea. Contest the citation and go before a judge. Or, if the citation was for no insurance, submit proof of coverage and follow up with the court. Most people with routine violations choose to pay and be done with it. It is the quickest resolution for most minor cases.

Marshall County has no hearing officers. Contested citations go before a judge. Call the court and schedule a date before the 30-day window closes. Most traffic violations are petty misdemeanors under Minnesota Statute 169.89, with fines up to $300. Reckless driving under Minnesota Statute 169.13 is a misdemeanor, with fines up to $1,000 and up to 90 days in jail.

If you have questions about how the process works, call the statewide self-help line at (651) 435-6535, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Court staff can explain your options without giving legal advice.

The image below is from the Minnesota Judicial Branch traffic help page, which outlines the options available to anyone who receives a citation in Minnesota.

Visit mncourts.gov/help-topics/traffic-issues for a full overview of your options after receiving a traffic citation.

Traffic Violations and Penalties

Minnesota traffic violations break into categories by how serious they are. Most common citations are petty misdemeanors with fines up to $300. Minnesota Statute 169.14 sets speed limits at 30 mph in urban areas, 55 mph on most roads, 65 mph on expressways, and 70 mph on rural interstates. Driving 100 mph or faster leads to an automatic 6-month license revocation in addition to any other penalty.

Texting while driving is a primary offense under Minnesota Statute 169.475. Officers can pull you over for it without needing another reason. Fines run about $135 to $140. Seat belt violations are a primary offense under Minnesota Statute 169.686. Reckless driving is a misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute 169.13 and carries up to $1,000 in fines and 90 days in jail.

Minnesota does not use a points system. The state tracks the number of convictions within set time windows. Four traffic convictions within 12 months triggers a 30-day license suspension. Five within 12 months means 90 days. Eight or more in 24 months leads to a 1-year revocation. To order a copy of your driving record, use form PS2502 through the DVS records request page. A non-certified copy costs $9.

Cities in Marshall County

Warren is the county seat and the location of the district court. Other communities in Marshall County include Alvarado, Stephen, Newfolden, and Oslo. None of these cities meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. Traffic citations from anywhere in the county are handled through the Marshall County District Court in Warren.

Nearby Counties

Marshall County borders several other Minnesota counties. If your citation was issued in a neighboring county, use the links below to find the right court information.