Clearwater County: Gregory Hinrichs Jailed for Contempt

CLEARWATER COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Gregory Hinrichs, 56, was booked into the Clearwater County Jail on October 16, 2026, according to booking records.

The jail listing identifies a contempt of court allegation involving willful disobedience of a court mandate.

Hinrichs was booked at approximately 9:57 a.m., according to the supplied booking information.

The allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 588.20, subdivision 2(4).

The available record does not identify the court order that Hinrichs allegedly violated.

Contempt of Court Allegation

The Clearwater County Jail listing identifies Hinrichs as an adult male facing a contempt of court allegation.

The listed offense involves alleged willful disobedience of a lawful court process or mandate.

Under Minnesota law, certain violations of court orders can result in misdemeanor contempt charges.

The law addresses situations where someone knowingly disobeys a lawful court requirement.

However, not every disagreement with a court order automatically qualifies as criminal contempt.

The circumstances must meet the legal requirements of the applicable statute.

The supplied jail record does not explain what action or failure to act led to the allegation.

It also does not identify an underlying criminal or civil case.

Clearwater County Jail Booking Information

Booking Date and Court Status

Hinrichs was listed as booked at 9:57 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026.

The provided information does not include a bail amount or identify any release conditions.

It also does not state whether Hinrichs remains in custody.

No scheduled court appearance was included in the supplied booking entry.

The record does not establish whether a plea has been entered or a court ruling issued.

Additional court records would be needed to confirm those details.

Minnesota Contempt of Court Law

Minnesota Statute 588.20 addresses criminal contempt offenses and their legal classifications.

Subdivision 2(4) applies to willful disobedience of a lawful court process or mandate.

The provision classifies the listed conduct as a misdemeanor.

Under Minnesota’s general misdemeanor sentencing rules, a conviction can carry up to 90 days in jail.

A fine of up to $1,000 may also apply, depending on the law and court findings.

These are possible penalties, not a sentence imposed against Hinrichs.

Readers can review the applicable law through Minnesota Statute 588.20.

Public Records and Further Updates

Additional information may become available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The system provides public access to available case information, hearing dates, and certain court filings.

Readers can also visit the Minnesota Judicial Branch for information about court records.

The Clearwater County Jail inmate list provides booking information that may change as records are updated.

The jail listing alone does not establish guilt or confirm a conviction.

Hinrichs is presumed innocent of the allegation unless proven guilty in court.

Further updates will depend on verified court documents and official records.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.