| District Court Administration | Wright County District Court Administration |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Wright County Justice Center, 3700 Braddock Ave NE, Buffalo, MN 55313 |
| Phone | (763) 760-6300 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | No fee for an uncertified (plain) copy of a court document (Minn. Stat. § 357.021, subd. 2(2)) |
| Certified copy fee | $14.00 per document, certified or exemplified (Minn. Stat. § 357.021, subd. 2(2) and 2(14)) |
Wright County lies just northwest of the Twin Cities along Interstate 94 and has been among the fastest-growing counties in Minnesota over the past decade. It is part of the Tenth Judicial District, the same district as Anoka and Washington counties. As in every Minnesota county, a single unified District Court hears civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic cases, and the District Court Administrator keeps all of those files in one office.
Court administration is in the Wright County Justice Center at 3700 Braddock Avenue NE in Buffalo. Everything — filing, case lookups, copy requests, and fine payments — runs from this one building, and there are no satellite court locations elsewhere in the county. Free surface-lot and on-street parking are available.
Wright County posts two weekly public court calendars, one for the district judges and a separate one for the district referee, both as searchable PDFs updated hourly during the business day. Checking the calendar before a visit is a quick way to confirm that a case is active and which courtroom it is in.
Search Wright County court records online
District Court Administration
Wright County District Court Administration
- Cost
- Free case search on MCRO; no fee for plain copies, $14 per document for certified copies
- Coverage
- All Tenth Judicial District case types filed in Wright County — civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Traffic
Court Administrator is Monica Tschumper. The county court page does not publish a separate records line; use the main number.
What is available online
Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) covers Wright County civil, criminal, family, and probate case information statewide, with documents generally available for cases filed on or after July 1, 2015. Domestic abuse, harassment, CHIPS, and serious juvenile-delinquency cases are excluded from MCRO regardless of filing date and must be checked directly with court administration. Wright County case numbers begin with the prefix 86. Weekly public calendars for the judges and for the district referee are posted as searchable PDFs at 7:00 a.m. each business day; confidential cases do not appear on them.
Which clerk has your record
In Minnesota, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Minnesota page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| District Court (10 judicial districts) | Felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor criminal cases; Divorce, custody, and other family cases; Civil suits of any amount, including business and property disputes | District Court Administrator of the county |
| Conciliation Court (small claims division of District Court) | Small claims up to the statutory limit; Individual and business disputes without an attorney | District Court Administrator of the county |
Request records in person or by mail
Wright County clerk offices
Wright County Justice Center, 3700 Braddock Ave NE, Buffalo, MN 55313
Phone: (763) 760-6300
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
In person. Visit Court Administration at the Wright County Justice Center, 3700 Braddock Avenue NE, Buffalo, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bring the case number if you have it, or the parties' names and approximate filing year, and say whether you need a plain or certified copy. Plain copies are free; certified copies are $14 per document, paid at the counter.
By mail. Send a written request to Wright County Court Administration, 3700 Braddock Ave NE, Buffalo, MN 55313. Include the case number or party names and year, the document you need, whether you want a plain or certified copy, and a check or money order payable to "District Court Administrator." Call (763) 760-6300 first to confirm the total, since a county law library fee may be added to the state base fee.
Online. Search MCRO for case information and download available documents at no cost. For general questions, the court page links a contact-by-email form for Wright County, though email does not substitute for a formal copy request and does not excuse a court appearance.
Tenth District matters. Administrative orders and district-wide policies that affect how Wright County cases are handled are published by Tenth Judicial District Administration, linked from the county court page.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | No fee for an uncertified (plain) copy of a court document (Minn. Stat. § 357.021, subd. 2(2)) |
| Certified copy | $14.00 per document, certified or exemplified (Minn. Stat. § 357.021, subd. 2(2) and 2(14)) |
Base fees are set by Minn. Stat. § 357.021 and published in the Minnesota Court Fees catalog; individual counties may add a law library fee on top of the state base fee, so the total at a specific courthouse can be slightly higher. Confirm the county total before mailing payment.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Minnesota court records are open to the public under the Rules of Public Access to Records of the Judicial Branch, but several categories are not available in any public search:
The Minnesota guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Wright County courthouse?
Court administration is in the Wright County Justice Center at 3700 Braddock Avenue NE in Buffalo. It is the county's only court location, with free surface-lot and street parking.
Can I search Wright County court records online for free?
Yes. Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) is free and covers most civil, criminal, family, and probate cases filed in Wright County. Confidential case types such as juvenile and domestic-abuse matters are excluded.
How do I check whether a Wright County hearing is scheduled?
Wright County posts a weekly public court calendar and a separate district referee calendar as searchable PDFs, updated hourly during the business day. Confidential cases are not shown, so an absent case does not mean the hearing was cancelled.
How much is a certified copy of a Wright County court record?
Certified copies are generally $14 per document under Minn. Stat. § 357.021; plain copies have no fee. Confirm the total with court administration at (763) 760-6300 before mailing payment.
Sources
- Wright County District Court — https://mncourts.gov/find-courts/wright
- Minnesota Courts — Copy Requests — https://mncourts.gov/help-topics/copy-request
- Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) — https://publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us/CaseSearch
- Minnesota Judicial Branch — About the Courts — https://mncourts.gov/about-the-courts
- Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) — Overview — https://mncourts.gov/access-case-records/mcro
- Minnesota BCA Public Criminal History Search — https://chs.state.mn.us/
- Minnesota Appellate Courts Case Management System (P-MACS) Public Search — https://macsnc.courts.state.mn.us/ctrack/publicLogin.do
- Clerk of the Appellate Courts — https://mncourts.gov/clerk-of-appellate-courts
- Minnesota Courts — District Court Fees — https://mncourts.gov/Help-Topics/Court-Fees/District-Court-Fees.aspx
- Minn. Stat. Chapter 609A — Expungement — https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/609A/full
- Minn. Stat. § 357.021 — Court Administrator Fees — https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/357.021
- United States District Court, District of Minnesota — https://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/
See also: all Minnesota counties.