Todd County Traffic Records
Todd County traffic court records are processed through the 7th Judicial District Court in Long Prairie, Minnesota. This page helps you search for traffic citations, check case status, pay fines, and understand your options after receiving a ticket in Todd County. The court at the Todd County Court Facility handles all traffic matters filed in the county, including citations on Highway 71, Highway 27, and county roads throughout the area.
Todd County Overview
Todd County District Court
The Todd County District Court is part of the 7th Judicial District, which covers central Minnesota. The court at the Todd County Court Facility in Long Prairie handles all traffic cases filed in Todd County -- from payable speeding tickets to contested hearings before a judge. Court staff can answer questions about case status and point you to the right next step after a citation.
Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free surface lot parking and on-street parking are available near the facility. Long Prairie is a small city, so getting to the courthouse is straightforward. Just plan to arrive before 4:30 p.m. if you need in-person service -- no walk-in help is available after hours.
Todd County does not have hearing officers. If you want to contest a citation, you need to call the court and request a date before a judge. That must happen before the 30-day response deadline on your ticket. Calling a couple of days before the deadline is cutting it close -- give yourself more time to get a date confirmed on the calendar.
| Court | Todd County District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | Todd County Court Facility, Long Prairie, MN 56347 |
| Phone | (320) 732-7800 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Website | mncourts.gov/find-courts/todd |
The Todd County District Court page on the Minnesota Judicial Branch website has current contact details, local rules, and calendar access. Review it before your visit to make sure nothing has changed.
The screenshot below shows the Todd County court information page on the Minnesota Judicial Branch website, useful for verifying hours and contact details.
Check this page before visiting the Long Prairie courthouse to confirm the schedule is current.
Searching Traffic Records in Todd County
Minnesota Courts Records Online, or MCRO, is the free public tool for looking up court case records across the state. You can search by name, case number, or citation number. MCRO covers all 87 Minnesota counties including Todd, and it is available at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us. No account or fee is required to search.
There is one important limit. MCRO only shows post-conviction records. Cases that are still open -- not yet resolved -- will not appear. For a pending case, call the Todd County courthouse at (320) 732-7800 or stop by during business hours. Staff can tell you current case status. Once a case is decided, it enters the public record and becomes searchable in MCRO. The system updates its data hourly during the business day.
If you need a certified copy of a record, you must request it through the court clerk in person or by mail. MCRO does not accept payments or document submissions. It is a search-only system. Public access computers at the courthouse also let you run searches on-site if you prefer not to use your own device.
The image below shows the MCRO public access portal, the main free tool for searching Todd County traffic records online.
MCRO searches are free and available to the public with no registration required.
Note: Pre-conviction cases are not available through MCRO -- call the Todd County courthouse at (320) 732-7800 for pending case information.
Paying Traffic Fines in Todd County
For payable traffic citations in Todd County, you can pay online, by phone, by mail, or in person at the courthouse. Online payments go through webpay.courts.state.mn.us. A $2.34 convenience fee applies to online and phone payments. Wait at least 7 days after the citation date before paying online -- the ticket needs to be entered into the court system before the portal can find it.
Phone payments: call (651) 281-3219 (metro) or (800) 657-3611 (toll-free). For mail, send a check or money order payable to the court to: Court Payment Center, P.O. Box 898, Willmar, MN 56201. Write your citation number on the check so the payment gets credited to the right case. In-person payments are accepted at the Todd County Court Facility during regular office hours.
You have 30 days from the date of the citation to respond. Pay or contact the court to contest within that window. Missing the deadline can lead to a default judgment and added consequences for your license. If your ticket was for no proof of insurance, do not pay online. Fax proof of coverage to 320-231-6507 first, then contact Todd County court staff for guidance on next steps.
The screenshot below shows the state's online Court Payment Center portal for Todd County traffic fine payments.
Write down your confirmation number after any online or phone payment as proof of completion.
Your Options After Getting a Citation in Todd County
When you get a traffic ticket in Todd County, your main options are: pay the fine, contest the citation, or -- for a no-insurance citation -- submit proof of coverage. Paying is the quickest resolution for minor violations and closes the matter fast. If you want to contest, there are no hearing officers in Todd County, so you will appear before a judge. Call (320) 732-7800 to set a date before the 30-day window closes.
Most violations are petty misdemeanors with fines up to $300 under Minnesota Statute 169.89. Reckless driving is a misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute 169.13, carrying fines up to $1,000 and up to 90 days in jail. The level of the offense should factor into how you decide to respond. A petty misdemeanor for a few mph over the limit is a different situation than a reckless driving charge.
For questions about what to do, call the statewide self-help line at (651) 435-6535, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Staff can walk through the process with you. You can also find general traffic guidance at mncourts.gov/help-topics/traffic-issues.
The image below is from the Minnesota Judicial Branch traffic help page, which explains citation options for all Minnesota counties including Todd.
Go to mncourts.gov/help-topics/traffic-issues for detailed information on your citation options in Todd County.
Note: Todd County has no hearing officers -- to contest a citation, call (320) 732-7800 to request a court date before the 30-day deadline.
Traffic Laws and Penalties in Minnesota
Speed limits in Minnesota are set by Minnesota Statute 169.14: 30 mph in urban areas, 55 mph on most roads, 65 mph on expressways, and 70 mph on rural interstates. Going 100 mph or faster results in an automatic 6-month license revocation. Highway 71 and Highway 27 are the main corridors through Todd County where speed is actively enforced.
Texting while driving is a primary offense under Minnesota Statute 169.475. Officers can stop you for it without any other violation. Fines run $135 to $140. Seat belt violations are also a primary offense under Minnesota Statute 169.686.
Minnesota does not use a points system. Four convictions in 12 months leads to a 30-day license suspension. Five in 12 months is 90 days. Eight or more in 24 months means a 1-year suspension. Non-certified driver records cost $9 and can be ordered via form PS2502 on the DVS records request page.
Cities in Todd County
Long Prairie is the county seat of Todd County and home to the district court facility. Other communities in the county include Staples, Eagle Bend, and Browerville. None of these cities meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All traffic citations issued anywhere in Todd County are processed through the Long Prairie courthouse.
Nearby Counties
Todd County borders several other Minnesota counties. If your citation was from a neighboring county, use the links below to find the correct court information.