Minnesota court records by county: case search and dispositions
9 counties of Minnesota have a court records page. Each names the court that hears felony cases, the office that keeps the files, Minnesota's statewide court source and how to find a case by name.
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Every record type for the state on one page: Minnesota criminal records.
Minnesota court records by county: case search and dispositions. 9 pages, largest county first.
| County | Felony court | County court records | Court records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County · 1,258,713 | District Court | Statewide source | Hennepin County court records |
| Anoka County · 372,441 | District Court | Statewide source | Anoka County court records |
| Washington County · 278,936 | District Court | Statewide source | Washington County court records |
| Olmsted County · 164,784 | District Court | Statewide source | Olmsted County court records |
| Stearns County · 160,977 | District Court | Statewide source | Stearns County court records |
| Scott County · 155,814 | District Court | Statewide source | Scott County court records |
| Wright County · 151,150 | District Court | Statewide source | Wright County court records |
| Carver County · 111,057 | District Court | Statewide source | Carver County court records |
| Sherburne County · 102,206 | District Court | Statewide source | Sherburne County court records |
Populations: US Census Bureau, 2023 estimates. A county gets a page only when its jail roster is live in the search and it has at least three facts of its own to state.
· shares below are over the Minnesota court records we index; approximate, not an official figure
How Minnesota court cases end: convictions, dismissals and pending cases. About 23,000 records across Minnesota, read as a whole; approximate, not an official figure.
Among the Minnesota court records we index that state a charge, the most common category of categorised charges is fraud, forgery and identity theft (5%), followed by public order, trespass and property damage (3%) and weapons offenses (2%). A record can carry charges in several categories, so the shares of categorised charges can add to more than 100%.
How recent. About 19% of the records show activity in the last 12 months, among the 57% that carry a date.
Every figure is a share of the records we index for Minnesota, rounded; approximate, not an official figure. Cells with too few records behind them are left out rather than shown as zero. The county pages carry the same picture for each county where enough records exist; criminal charge types explains the categories.
Minnesota court case search: the courts and the clerk.
Felony cases in Minnesota are heard in the District Court, which hears misdemeanors too, and the District Court administrator keeps the case files. Minnesota publishes a statewide court source, and a name search here includes it, so a result can show the disposition.
A name is a weak key on a court index. The court case search by name page explains how a name fails and what narrows it; the court records search page covers the record layer itself.
Beyond Minnesota court records: jail rosters and arrest records by county. The same counties, the other two questions.
Minnesota background check: search court records by name.
- Type a first and last name, and add an age or date of birth so the right person rises to the top.
- The check searches every Minnesota record type in the search, with the sex offender registries, in one step.
- One paid check, with a personal account. Nothing renews, and the person is never told.
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Minnesota court records FAQ
How do I search Minnesota court records by name?
Pick the county below, then search the full name with a date of birth; a name alone matches everyone who shares it. The District Court administrator can search by name and date of birth or by case number.
Which court hears criminal cases in Minnesota?
Felony cases are heard in the District Court, which hears misdemeanors too. The District Court administrator keeps the case files.
Does Minnesota publish court records statewide?
Yes. Minnesota publishes a statewide court source, and it is part of a name search here, so a result can show how a case ended.
What does a disposition mean on a Minnesota court record?
How the case ended: a conviction (including a guilty plea), a dismissal, an acquittal, a diversion, or nothing yet because the case is open. It is the one part of a criminal record that speaks to an outcome.
Can a Minnesota court record be expunged?
Often, for some outcomes, on petition after a waiting period; the rules are Minnesota's. Once an order is entered the clerk marks the file and it leaves the public record. This is a general description, not legal advice.