DUI Records in Renville County

Renville County DUI records are on file at the District Court in Olivia, part of the Eighth Judicial District. You can search DWI cases online through the state court records portal or contact the courthouse for copies. Renville County sits in south-central Minnesota and is primarily agricultural. The county has a modest population but its highways carry regular traffic, and impaired driving enforcement stays active. The Court Administrator keeps all case files, and the public can access DUI records through a few different channels. This page explains the search process, what the records contain, and what DWI charges look like under Minnesota law.

Renville County District Court

The Renville County District Court in Olivia processes all DUI and DWI cases for the county. It belongs to the Eighth Judicial District, which serves a group of counties in central and western Minnesota. The court has jurisdiction over criminal, traffic, family, and civil matters.

Olivia is the county seat. Other towns in Renville County include Bird Island, Hector, Fairfax, and Sacred Heart. Highway 212 and Highway 71 cross through the county, and DUI arrests along these routes get filed at the courthouse in Olivia. Under Statute 169A.20, it is a crime to drive with a blood alcohol level at or above 0.08, or while impaired by drugs or cannabis. Every charge under this statute creates a court record in Renville County.

Searching for Renville County DUI Records

Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) is the primary tool for looking up DUI records in Renville County. It is free. Choose Renville County from the drop-down, enter a name or case number, and view the results. The system shows charges, case status, hearings, and the register of actions.

Documents filed electronically after July 1, 2015 are typically available for viewing online. Older DUI records may need a direct request to the Court Administrator in Olivia. You can visit the courthouse, call, or send a request by mail or fax. Include the case number if you have it. Otherwise, provide the full name, date of birth, and any other details you know about the case.

For a statewide criminal history search, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension charges $8 per name. It uses fingerprint matching to link records to a specific person. This is the better tool for formal criminal history searches covering DUI convictions across all Minnesota counties.

Renville County Court Information

The Renville County court page on the Judicial Branch website provides local contact details, hours, and links to court calendars.

The weekly court calendar is posted at 7:00 a.m. each business day and updated hourly. You can check it for scheduled DWI hearings.

DWI Charge Levels in Renville County

DUI cases in Renville County follow the statewide four-degree system. Each level creates court records.

Fourth-degree DWI under Statute 169A.27 is a misdemeanor. No aggravating factors. Up to 90 days in jail and $1,000 in fines. Third-degree under Statute 169A.26 is a gross misdemeanor triggered by one aggravating factor, such as a BAC of 0.16 or above, a child in the car, or a prior DWI within ten years.

Second-degree DWI requires two or more aggravating factors. First-degree DWI is a felony under Statute 169A.24. Three or more prior incidents in ten years, or a prior felony DWI, brings this charge. Penalties can reach seven years in prison and $14,000 in fines. Even in a rural county like Renville, repeat offenders can face felony-level charges.

Minnesota's implied consent law under Statute 169A.51 requires drivers to take a chemical test when lawfully arrested for DWI. Refusing the test is a separate crime with its own penalties and court record.

License Revocation for Renville County DUI Cases

A DUI arrest in Renville County triggers both a criminal case and an administrative license action. The criminal case goes to the District Court. The license piece is handled by the state Department of Public Safety.

Under Statute 169A.52, a first breath test failure means a 90-day license revocation. Refusal leads to one year. A BAC at or above 0.16 on a first offense brings a one-year revocation as well. The officer issues a 14-day temporary license at the scene.

Eligible drivers may join the ignition interlock program under Statute 171.306. The device prevents the car from starting if alcohol is detected. The DVS division handles enrollment. Minimum participation is two years. Reinstatement under Statute 171.178 sets the conditions for getting a license back.

Getting a license back after a DWI in Renville County can take time. The driver has to complete the full revocation period, finish any treatment program the court ordered, and pay the reinstatement fee. For repeat offenders, the process is more involved. Some drivers face mandatory participation in the interlock program for several years before they can get an unrestricted license. All of these steps are tied to records at both the court and the Department of Public Safety.

MCRO Case Lookup

Search Renville County DUI records at no charge through the MCRO case search tool.

Available around the clock. Select Renville County from the drop-down and enter a name or case number.

Cities in Renville County

Renville County includes Olivia, Bird Island, Hector, Fairfax, Sacred Heart, and other small communities. All DUI cases go through the District Court in Olivia.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Renville County. DUI charges are filed where the arrest took place.