{"id":58700,"date":"2026-10-18T09:42:05","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T14:42:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=58700"},"modified":"2026-10-17T09:33:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T14:33:40","slug":"clearwater-county-gregory-hinrichs-jailed-for-contempt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/clearwater-county-gregory-hinrichs-jailed-for-contempt\/","title":{"rendered":"Clearwater County: Gregory Hinrichs Jailed for Contempt"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Clearwater County: Gregory Hinrichs Jailed for Contempt<\/h2>\n<p><strong>CLEARWATER COUNTY, MN (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2013 Gregory Hinrichs, 56, was booked into the Clearwater County Jail on October 16, 2026, according to booking records.<\/p>\n<p>The jail listing identifies a contempt of court allegation involving willful disobedience of a court mandate.<\/p>\n<p>Hinrichs was booked at approximately 9:57 a.m., according to the supplied booking information.<\/p>\n<p>The allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 588.20, subdivision 2(4).<\/p>\n<p>The available record does not identify the court order that Hinrichs allegedly violated.<\/p>\n<h2>Contempt of Court Allegation<\/h2>\n<p>The Clearwater County Jail listing identifies Hinrichs as an adult male facing a contempt of court allegation.<\/p>\n<p>The listed offense involves alleged willful disobedience of a lawful court process or mandate.<\/p>\n<p>Under Minnesota law, certain violations of court orders can result in misdemeanor contempt charges.<\/p>\n<p>The law addresses situations where someone knowingly disobeys a lawful court requirement.<\/p>\n<p>However, not every disagreement with a court order automatically qualifies as criminal contempt.<\/p>\n<p>The circumstances must meet the legal requirements of the applicable statute.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied jail record does not explain what action or failure to act led to the allegation.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not identify an underlying criminal or civil case.<\/p>\n<h2>Clearwater County Jail Booking Information<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_58701\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-58701\" style=\"width: 104px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/HINRICHS-GREGORY.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-58701\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/HINRICHS-GREGORY.jpg\" alt=\"Gregory Hinrichs\" width=\"104\" height=\"136\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-58701\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gregory Hinrichs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Booking Date and Court Status<\/h2>\n<p>Hinrichs was listed as booked at 9:57 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The provided information does not include a bail amount or identify any release conditions.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not state whether Hinrichs remains in custody.<\/p>\n<p>No scheduled court appearance was included in the supplied booking entry.<\/p>\n<p>The record does not establish whether a plea has been entered or a court ruling issued.<\/p>\n<p>Additional court records would be needed to confirm those details.<\/p>\n<h2>Minnesota Contempt of Court Law<\/h2>\n<p>Minnesota Statute 588.20 addresses criminal contempt offenses and their legal classifications.<\/p>\n<p>Subdivision 2(4) applies to willful disobedience of a lawful court process or mandate.<\/p>\n<p>The provision classifies the listed conduct as a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>Under Minnesota&#8217;s general misdemeanor sentencing rules, a conviction can carry up to 90 days in jail.<\/p>\n<p>A fine of up to $1,000 may also apply, depending on the law and court findings.<\/p>\n<p>These are possible penalties, not a sentence imposed against Hinrichs.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review the applicable law through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/588.20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 588.20<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Public Records and Further Updates<\/h2>\n<p>Additional information may become available through <a href=\"https:\/\/publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The system provides public access to available case information, hearing dates, and certain court filings.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can also visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mncourts.gov\/Access-Case-Records.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a> for information about court records.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/clearwatercountymn.gov\/?SEC=BE9C6A57-2C65-48DA-9F9D-B2B76D6339BA&amp;Type=B_LIST\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clearwater County Jail inmate list<\/a> provides booking information that may change as records are updated.<\/p>\n<p>The jail listing alone does not establish guilt or confirm a conviction.<\/p>\n<p>Hinrichs is presumed innocent of the allegation unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n<p>Further updates will depend on verified court documents and official records.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><small>Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gregory Hinrichs, 56, was booked into Clearwater County Jail on October 16, 2026, on a contempt of court allegation involving a court mandate. 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