Polk County: Natasha Smith Faces Contempt Charge
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Natasha Marie Smith was booked on September 7, 2026.
Booking information lists Smith with one misdemeanor contempt of court charge.
The allegation involves willful resistance to a lawful court process or mandate.
Smith was born August 27, 1989, according to the booking information provided.
Misdemeanor Contempt Charge Listed
The booking record cites Minnesota Statute 588.20, subdivision 2(5).
That section covers certain forms of misdemeanor contempt of court.
The cited provision involves willful resistance to a court’s lawful process or other mandate.
The booking information does not describe the alleged resistance in greater detail.
It also does not identify the court order or process involved.
Natasha Marie Smith
No information was provided about what allegedly happened before Smith’s booking.
The record also does not list the location of the alleged conduct.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 588.20 through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Charge Is Classified as a Misdemeanor
Minnesota law lists the cited conduct as misdemeanor contempt.
The law includes several other actions that can also qualify as misdemeanor contempt.
Those provisions cover conduct involving court proceedings, lawful orders, and witness obligations.
Smith’s booking information lists only the provision involving resistance to lawful court process.
No additional criminal charges were included in the details provided to TRF News.
Booking Does Not Establish Guilt
A booking and criminal charge do not establish that a person committed an offense.
Smith is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the court process.
The information provided does not list a plea or final court decision.
It also does not include bail, release, or sentencing information.
Charges can change as a case moves through the court system.
Defendants can challenge allegations and evidence during court proceedings.
Public case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
The service provides access to many public Minnesota district court records.
TRF News will report additional verified information if more details become publicly available.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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