Morrison County Sheriff's Office Clarifies Police Data Request Procedures

LITTLE FALLS – Residents seeking official police data, including crash reports, from the Morrison County Sheriff's Office are directed to follow procedures outlined in MN Statute §13.82. The office has provided clear guidelines for obtaining these records to ensure transparency and accessibility.

For crash reports specifically, individuals have two primary options. The most streamlined method is to request them online through LexisNexis. A direct link to this service is available for public use.

Alternatively, crash reports can be requested directly from the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office by completing a Data Request Form. The Sheriff's Office advises that processing these requests typically takes 7-10 business days. Once the report is ready, the requester will be contacted and informed of any associated fees. The cost for a crash report is $5.00 for an uncertified copy and $15.00 for a certified copy.

These procedures are in place to manage the volume of requests efficiently while adhering to state statutes governing public data. Residents are encouraged to utilize the online portal for faster processing of crash reports.