Fergus Falls: Jercilla Thomas Held on Contempt Charge

Fergus Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Jercilla Lynn Thomas, 35, was booked into the Otter Tail County Jail on August 29, 2026.

The jail roster lists an active contempt-of-court allegation involving Thomas.

The listed offense involves constructive contempt and alleged unlawful interference with court proceedings.

Thomas’ booking number is listed as 002600000773.

Constructive Contempt Listed

The booking entry cites Minnesota Statute 588.01, subdivision 3(7).

Minnesota law separates contempt of court into direct and constructive contempt.

Direct contempt generally involves conduct occurring in the immediate presence of a court.

Constructive contempt covers certain conduct occurring outside the court’s immediate presence.

The provision cited for Thomas covers other unlawful interference with court processes or proceedings.

The jail roster labels Thomas’ entry as “M – Active.”

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 588.01 through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Jercilla Lynn Thomas booking photo.

Minnesota Statute 588.10 establishes penalties after a person is found guilty of contempt.

The court can impose a fine of up to $250.

It can also order up to six months of confinement.

Both penalties may be imposed under the statute.

Those are maximum statutory penalties and do not predict Thomas’ case outcome.

The full penalty provision is available under Minnesota Statute 588.10.

The supplied roster does not explain how Thomas allegedly interfered with court proceedings.

It does not identify the court case connected with the allegation.

The entry also does not identify a specific court order or hearing.

No underlying dispute or other proceeding is described in the information provided.

TRF News is not adding facts that are not supported by the jail record.

Additional information could become available through later court filings.

The Otter Tail County Jail is located at 416 South Mill Street in Fergus Falls.

Readers can visit the Otter Tail County Jail website for official information.

Public case information may also appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The supplied booking information does not list bail or an estimated release date.

Court and custody information can change as proceedings move forward.

A jail booking and contempt allegation do not establish guilt.

Thomas is entitled to the applicable court process before any finding is made.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.