Faribault Phone Directory

Faribault is a city of roughly 24,000 people in Rice County, and its phone directory connects you to a range of local government offices, law enforcement contacts, and county services. Whether you need to reach City Hall, the police department, or a Rice County office, the Faribault phone directory makes it easy to find the right number fast. Most departments are open during standard work hours on weekdays. You can call or visit in person at offices around the city for help with permits, records, public safety questions, and other city business.

Faribault City Hall Phone Directory

Faribault City Hall is at 208 1st Ave NW, Faribault, MN 55021. The main phone number is 507-333-0350. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This is where most city government business takes place. Staff can help with utility billing, permits, code enforcement, and general city questions.

The Faribault city website has a full list of departments and contact numbers. You can find info on public works, parks, finance, and community development from the main site. Each department page lists the staff you can reach by phone or email during office hours. If you are not sure which office handles your question, call the main line and they will point you in the right direction.

Here is a look at the Faribault city contact page.

The city website is a good first stop when you need any Faribault phone number for local government.

Faribault Police Phone Numbers

The Faribault Police Department handles law enforcement for the city. For emergencies, call 911. The non-emergency line is 507-334-4305. Use the non-emergency number to report minor incidents, ask about case status, or get general info from the department. The police station is near City Hall in the downtown area.

Under Minnesota Statutes section 13.82, some law enforcement data is public. Arrest data, for example, is open to anyone who asks. Active investigation data stays confidential until the case is closed. You do not need to give your name or a reason when you ask for public police data. The department can tell you which records are available and how to get copies.

Faribault police also work with Rice County on some services. The county sheriff covers areas outside the city limits. If your situation happened in rural Rice County, you may need to contact the sheriff instead. The phone directory for Rice County services is available through the county website.

Rice County Court Phone Directory

Rice County court services are important for Faribault residents who need to handle legal matters, look up case records, or file court documents. The county is part of the 3rd Judicial District in Minnesota. Court records can be searched online through Minnesota Court Records Online. This tool covers civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases by name or case number.

The Rice County courthouse is located in Faribault. You can call the court administration office for help with filings, hearing schedules, and records requests. Under Minn. Stat. section 13.03, you have the right to inspect public data at reasonable times and places. Court records follow their own rules, but most case data in civil and criminal matters is public once filed.

You can view Rice County court information on this page.

This site lets you search for case records tied to Rice County courts.

Phone Directory for Public Data Requests

Minnesota law gives you the right to ask for public data from any government office. This includes Faribault city offices and Rice County departments. Under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, all government data is presumed public unless a law says it is not. You can inspect public records for free. Copies cost up to 25 cents a page for the first 100 pages.

You do not need to show ID. You do not need to say why you want the data. Just tell the office what you are looking for. If they deny your request, they must cite the specific law that blocks access. You can appeal a denial under Minn. Stat. section 13.085, which sets up a complaint process through the Commissioner of Administration.

Rice County Services in Faribault

Rice County runs several offices in Faribault that serve local residents. County services include property records, tax assessment, social services, and public health. The county website has a directory of departments and phone numbers you can use to reach the right office. Many county services are based in Faribault since it is the county seat.

The Rice County services page has answers to common questions about county programs and how to access them. Below is a screenshot of that page.

This FAQ covers topics like property taxes, vital records, and other county office contacts that Faribault residents use often.

Under Minn. Stat. section 13.43, certain personnel data for government workers is public. That includes names, job titles, salaries, and work contact info. So if you need to find out who works in a Rice County office, that data is open to the public.

More Faribault Phone Directory Resources

Beyond city and county offices, Faribault residents can tap into state-level phone directories. The Minnesota Judicial Branch website lets you search court records statewide. The Secretary of State Business Search tool helps you look up business filings and registered agents in Minnesota.

For state agency contacts, call the main state switchboard or use the state employee directory online. The Data Practices IPAD office at 651-296-6733 can help if you have questions about your rights under the Government Data Practices Act. This is true for any request you make to a city, county, or state office in Minnesota.

Faribault sits along Interstate 35, about 50 miles south of the Twin Cities metro. The city has its own school district, library, and parks system. Each of these has its own phone number listed on the city website. The library and school district handle their own data requests under Minn. Stat. section 13.32, which covers educational data.

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