{"id":58366,"date":"2026-10-15T05:59:31","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T10:59:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=58366"},"modified":"2026-10-15T04:59:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T09:59:50","slug":"crookston-bethany-lee-kozel-booked-on-contempt-count","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/crookston-bethany-lee-kozel-booked-on-contempt-count\/","title":{"rendered":"Crookston: Bethany Lee Kozel Booked on Contempt Count"},"content":{"rendered":"

CROOKSTON (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Bethany Lee Kozel appears in a Polk County jail booking entry dated October 13, 2026.<\/p>\n

The entry lists Kozel, 41, in connection with a constructive contempt of court allegation.<\/p>\n

The stated allegation involves disobeying a lawful court judgment, order, or process. The entry labels the offense a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

The reported statute is Minnesota Statute 588.01, subdivision 3(3)<\/a>. It addresses certain forms of contempt involving court orders.<\/p>\n

The booking information does not identify the underlying court order. It also does not explain what Kozel allegedly failed to do.<\/p>\n

No court case number, bond amount, or hearing date was included in the information provided.<\/p>\n

The entry does not establish whether Kozel remained in custody after the booking date.<\/p>\n

A jail booking does not mean a person has been convicted. The allegation has not been proven by this entry.<\/p>\n

What the Contempt Law Means<\/h2>\n

Minnesota law separates contempt of court into direct and constructive contempt.<\/p>\n

Direct contempt generally involves conduct in the court’s presence. Constructive contempt involves conduct outside the court’s immediate presence.<\/p>\n

One form involves failing to obey a lawful judgment, order, or court process.<\/p>\n

The cited statute describes this type of conduct. It does not explain the facts of Kozel’s specific case.<\/p>\n

Court orders can involve different kinds of cases and duties. The booking entry does not identify the subject of this order.<\/p>\n

Minnesota law also has separate rules concerning possible contempt penalties. A booking description alone cannot establish any sentence.<\/p>\n

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Bethany Lee Kozel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Where to Check for Updates<\/h2>\n

The Northwest Regional Corrections Center serves Polk County in Crookston, Minnesota.<\/p>\n

The regional corrections agency<\/a> publishes a local inmate roster. The agency says its roster is updated on weekday mornings.<\/p>\n

A listed booking date should not be confused with a release date. Custody information can change after a roster is posted.<\/p>\n

The Minnesota Judicial Branch also provides public access to certain court documents and case information.<\/p>\n

Its online case search<\/a> has limits. Some pending criminal cases do not appear in searches made by a person’s name.<\/p>\n

A case number may be needed to locate those records. Some details may only be available from court administration.<\/p>\n

The available information does not identify any judgment or final outcome in Kozel’s matter.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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