How to Search Minnesota Public Records
Minnesota's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 87 counties listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.
- Courts: The Minnesota Supreme Court sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the District Court (10 judicial districts). Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
- Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
- Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the Minnesota Department of Health (Office of Vital Records) and may also be available locally.
- Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
- Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Population
5,793,151
Households
2,306,000
Median Income
$84,313
Median Home Value
$286,800
Criminal Records Databases
29 official Minnesota criminal records sources.
Criminal Records
Page 1 of 5 Current-Inmate-Roster Printed on May 18, 2026 Inmate Booked Agency
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Inmate · Booked · Agency · BEAULIEU-GARBOW, 02/07/26 · Aitkin County Sheriff's Office · 609.222.2 - Assault-2nd Degree-Dangerous Weapon-Substantial Bodily Harm · BEAUPRE, ROSE · 04/12/26 · Aitkin County Sheriff's Office · 609.485.2(1) - Escape From Custody-Held Pursuant to Lawful Arrest, While on ·
Jail / Warrants | Anoka County, MN - Official Website
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The Jail Division also includes the Sheriff's Office Warrants Unit. Each year nearly 11,000 warrants are issued or cleared by the personnel assigned to the Warrants Unit. For information on Anoka County warrants, call 763-422-7500 . Information on any other warrant issued in Minnesota must be ...
Convictions | Benton County, MN
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Sentences for felony-level crimes in Minnesota are determined by utilizing the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines, which designate the appropriate length of prison sentences, or probationary sentences, based upon the severity of the crime and the offender’s criminal history.
Jail Custody Roster | Blue Earth County, MN - Official Website
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The Blue Earth County Sheriff keeps public records on individuals who may have been received by, currently in, or very recently released from the county jail. As a service to the public, and in conjunction with Minnesota statute, a roster of such individuals is published in web page format. The following inmate information is provided as required by, and in accordance with Minnesota Statute 641.05.
Jail Services | Carver County, MN
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To offer positive incentives for inmates with a classification system based on their behavior. To provide inmates programs to offer opportunity to become a productive component of our community upon release. Our commitment is to serve everyone in Carver County with respect and dignity.
Criminal Expungement Freqently Asked Questions - Criminal Expungement
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Paul, MN 55106 (651) 793-2400 If you had a criminal case in another state, contact that court directly to get your criminal record information. You may also want to contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) if you are not sure what cases you have in other states.
Minnesota Public Criminal History
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Public criminal history record search is required by Minnesota Statutes §13.87, Subd. 1(c). The Methamphetamine Offender Registry (MOR) search is required by Executive Orders 06-09 and 11-08. The Adult-Use Cannabis Act requires automatic expungement of certain cannabis-related records from the BCA’s Criminal History System (CHS). All cannabis-related petty misdemeanor and misdemeanor records, along with felony level records that were dismissed or otherwise resolved in ...
Jail | Crow Wing County, MN - Official Website
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The Crow Wing County Jail is a direct supervision facility housing both sentenced and pretrial adult male and female offenders. The facility is licensed by the State of Minnesota to house up to 276 inmates , separated into five housing units.
County Attorney News Releases | Dakota County
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County Attorney Keena also thanked the Apple Valley, Burnsville and Eagan police departments for the thorough investigation of this incident. The next court appearance is Dec. 23 at 1:30 p.m. in Hastings. The juvenile will remain in custody at the Juvenile Services Center. *Criminal charges ...
Jail Inmate Search - Dakota County
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You can check on the custody status ... Safety's Minnesota Victim Information and Notification Everyday service. Get Dakota County Sheriff's Office and Dakota County Attorney's Office news sent directly to your email inbox by signing up for Dakota County E-News. Sign up now. Sorry, the inmate search is ...
Goodhue County Jail Roster Report Current as of: 5/19/2026 7:00:32 AM
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2 Minnesota State Patrol · 2nd Degree DWI · New / Prints Done · Bail Set · Goodhue County Jail Roster Report · Current as of: 5/19/2026 7:00:32 AM · www.GoodhueSheriff.com · 30 Walrod, Andrew Arthur · Intake Date: 3/26/2026 · Bail: $50,000.00 · Arresting Agency ·
Criminal Court Records - Criminal & Traffic Division - Hennepin County District Court
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Online records do NOT include street addresses for parties, or information on pre-conviction criminal, traffic, and petty misdemeanor cases. Pre-conviction criminal information is only available at the courthouse or by calling the Hennepin County Criminal Court at (612) 348-6000 .
Hennepin County Sheriff - Jail Roster
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Minnesota Department of Corrections 3/7/2026 Inmate Profile
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Minnesota Department of Corrections · 3/7/2026 · Inmate Profile · A total of 1109 adult offenders are under the Case Responsibility of Minnesota · Correctional Facility - St. Cloud with a total of 1023 adult offenders currently on-site · at this facility.
Minnesota Public Criminal History
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This website is a free service offered by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). Public criminal history record search is required by Minnesota Statutes §13.87, Subd. 1(c). The Methamphetamine Offender Registry (MOR) search ...
Inmate Listing - Nobles County Minnesota
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Nobles County Government Center 315 10th Street Worthington, MN 56187 (507) 295-5200 (General Information) · Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Visit individual department pages for specific hours
Who is in Custody? | Olmsted County, MN
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Engage with Olmsted County · A A A · ADC In Custody List · You can find out who is in custody by checking the custody list below or by calling the ADC at 507-328-6790. Inmate Canteen service to provide items for purchase by detainees.
PREA Facility Audit Report: Final Name of Facility: Otter Tail County Jail
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115.12 Contracting with other entities for the confinement of inmates · Auditor Overall Determination: Meets Standard · Auditor Discussion · Otter Tail County does not contract to house its confined persons at other facilities. Otter Tail County contracts with the Minnesota Department of Corrections—Work ·
Pipestone County Sheriff's Office - Active Warrant Listing
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FAQs • Sheriff - Jail
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There is an up charge for those sentenced outside Rice County. For more information, please contact the Jail at 507-332-6021. ... Pay for Stay is a legislation which allows counties to charge a daily fee to convicted inmates. This daily fee, or per diem, is intended to offset some of the costs of incarceration.
Released Inmates as of April 27, 2026 3:00 PM SAINT LOUIS COUNTY JAIL
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Released Inmates as of April 27, 2026 3:00 PM · SAINT LOUIS COUNTY JAIL · JAIL ROSTER REPORT · Page 1 of · Boese, Jonathan Michael · #84156 · Diver, Danelle Ardene · #55826 · Goodman, Derrick John · #84530 · Guthrie, Walter Verneil, III · #92315 · 04/24/2026 10:37 pm ·
Jail / Warrants | Scott County, MN
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One of the primary duties of the Sheriff's Office is the management of the Scott County Jail. The jail is a 264-bed facility that opened in 2005. The jail houses sentenced and pre-trial adult male and female offenders in a combination of direct supervision and remote supervision housing units.
Public Registrant Search Criteria
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The law enforcement agency responsible for disclosing information determines, on a case-by-case basis, what information to disclose. The Minnesota Department of Corrections posts information to this website within 48 hours of receiving authorization from law enforcement.
Search | Stearns County, MN - Official Website
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Criminal Case Search contains information concerning adult criminal cases filed by the Stearns County Attorney’s Office in Stearns County District Court. ... Check out current and past inmates, Stearns most wanted, and outstanding warrant information. ... Look up records provided by the Stearns County Recorder's office.
Stearns County, MN | Jail Roster Search
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Distribution of information on juveniles held in the lawful custody of the Stearns County Sheriff is restricted by Minnesota law. For questions on juveniles arrested or detained, please call 320-259-3760. ... To filter the inmate list, fill out the criteria above and select Search.
Stearns County, MN | Jail Roster Search
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Distribution of information on juveniles held in the lawful custody of the Stearns County Sheriff is restricted by Minnesota law. For questions on juveniles arrested or detained, please call 320-259-3760. ... To filter the inmate list, fill out the criteria above and select Search.
Page 1 of 2 Watonwan County Sheriff's Office Watonwan Internet Jail Roster
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Watonwan Internet Jail Roster · Printed on May 19, 2026 · Inmate · Charges · Held For · Booking Date · Projected Release · Bail Amount · 609.2242.2 - Domestic Assault-GM-Subsequent Violation · 243.166.5(a)(1) - Predatory Offender - Knowingly commits act or fails to fulfill ·
Uscourts
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This site is maintained by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts on behalf of the Federal Judiciary. PACER Service Center (800) 676-6856 pacer@psc.uscourts.gov
Minnesota Counties
87 Minnesota counties are indexed on SearchSystems.net — top 28 counties shown below. Browse the full directory or click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free statewide criminal search in Minnesota?▼
Minnesota's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. County-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.
How do I search Minnesota court cases?▼
Minnesota's court system is headed by the Minnesota Supreme Court. Trial-court business is handled by the District Court (10 judicial districts). Many Minnesota courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.
Where do I search Minnesota business entities?▼
The Minnesota Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in Minnesota?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.
How do I obtain a Minnesota birth or death certificate?▼
Minnesota vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the Minnesota Department of Health (Office of Vital Records) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.
Are Minnesota property records free to search?▼
Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.
How do I check a Minnesota sex offender?▼
The Minnesota sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.
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