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What to do if you have been a victim of a crime: 

1. You have the right to apply for financial help for losses resulting from a violent crime. This assistance does not cover property losses. For application and information call 612-282-6256 or outside the Twin City area call 1-800-247-0390 or TDD 1-612-282-6555.
2. Under certain circumstances you have the right to request that the Lyon County Sheriff's Office withhold public access to data revealing your identity. MN Statute: 13.82 Subd. 17.
3. You have the right, if an offender is charged, to be informed of and participate in the prosecution process, including the right to request restitution (money court ordered from the offender and paid to the victim). 
4. If you feel your rights as a victim have been violated, you can contact the MN Crime Victims Ombudsman's Office at 1-612-282-6258 or 1-800-247-0390 or TDD 1-612-282-6555. 

• An order restraining the abuser from further acts of abuse.
• An order directing the abuser to leave your household.
• An order preventing the abuser from entering your home (or reasonable area around your home), school, business, or place of employment.
• An order awarding you or the other parent custody of / or visitation of your minor children.
• An order directing the abuser to pay support to you and the minor if the abuser has a court order indicating such.  

This web site is a brief guide to Civil Process for the citizens of Lyon County. We have provided information which answers the most common questions received by our staff. The information presented is not comprehensive. It does not provide legal advice, nor does it attempt to suggest a course of action if there are legal issues to be resolved. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney. Our office is not permitted to provide legal advice nor can we recommend any specific attorney. In most cases, reference is made to applicable Minnesota Statutes. Minnesota Statutes are available on-line through the State of Minnesota web site, http://www.courts.state.mn.us We hope this web site will be beneficial. Should you have any questions, please contact the Lyon County Sheriff's Office-Civil Process.

Minnesota Court Legal Forms

Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Division is made up of one Investigator who investigates major crimes such as sexual assaults, burglaries, child abuse, physical assaults, homicide, financial and internet crimes, as well as assisting the patrol deputies when necessary. The Investigator follows up on reports taken by patrol deputies. This division receives reports from Family Services and the Lyon County Attorney’s Office, and handle assignments directed by the Sheriff, or Sergeants. This division can also assist in investigating crime scenes with photographs, fingerprints, and other forensic evidence. Cases that are sent to the Investigative Division by patrol deputies are reviewed by the Investigator and followed up on appropriately. If there are no leads, the case is filed as inactive. If there is additional information that surfaces the case can be reopened and investigated at such time. The Investigative Division is also in charge of undercover operations such as alcohol and tobacco stings and drug sale crimes. All background checks for hiring within the department are handled by the Investigative Division. The Investigative Division also assists with internal investigations for other agencies. If anyone is interested in leaving information on a crime that has been committed, they are encouraged to call:

(507) 537-7666 Ext. 6604 or e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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