What is the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act?

The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA), Minn. Stat. § 13, is a state law that controls how government data are collected, created, stored (maintained), used and released (disseminated). The MGDPA sets out certain requirements relating to the right of the public to access government data and the rights of individuals who are the subjects of government data. 

Data Practices:

Data Request Forms:
Completed data request forms can be submitted to the Steele County Attorney's Office at SCAO@SteeleCountyMN.gov

Note: Minn. Stat. § 13.03, subd. 3(g) allows a responsible authority to suspend any further responses to a data request if a requester does not inspect or collect copies of data within five business days after being notified that the data are available.

Steele County Sheriff's Office
Records Department:
This department is responsible for maintenance and distribution of reports/citations.

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Fee Schedule:

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