Access Bloomington Felony Records
Bloomington felony records go through the Hennepin County District Court in the 4th Judicial District. Bloomington sits in Hennepin County, so any felony arrest here gets prosecuted by the Hennepin County Attorney. The Bloomington Police Department handles its own arrest reports and incident data, but the court file lives at the county level. You can search felony case info online through free state tools or visit the county courthouse in Minneapolis for the full file. This page covers every way to find and access felony records from Bloomington, from police reports to court case data and state criminal history.
Bloomington Overview
Hennepin County Court and Bloomington Felonies
Bloomington is part of Hennepin County. All felony cases from the city go to the Hennepin County District Court at 300 South 6th Street in Minneapolis. The Hennepin County Attorney prosecutes felonies from Bloomington and every other city in the county. You can visit the Records Center at the Government Center to look up case files, use public access terminals, or get copies. Certified copies cost $14. Uncertified copies are free.
The Hennepin County Attorney felony case search lets you look up adult felony cases online. You search by name or case number. It shows charges, case status, and scheduled court dates. This tool covers all of Hennepin County, including Bloomington.
| Court | Hennepin County District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487 |
| Phone | (612) 348-6000 |
| Records Center | (612) 348-3991 |
Bloomington Police Felony Records
The Bloomington Police Department is at 1800 W Old Shakopee Road. They keep arrest reports, incident logs, and other police data separate from the court file. If you need a police report from a Bloomington case, contact the department directly at (952) 563-4900.
The Bloomington Police records request page explains how to file a data request. Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, arrest data is public. You can request it by name or case number. Active investigations stay private until closed.
When Bloomington police arrest someone on a felony charge, they create the arrest report and forward the case to the Hennepin County Attorney. Under Minnesota Statute 609.02, a felony carries a possible sentence of more than one year. The county attorney decides whether to file formal charges. Once charged, the case gets a court file at the Hennepin County District Court. The police report stays with Bloomington, and the court record sits at the county level. Under Minnesota Statute 13.03, you have the right to inspect public data held by any government agency in Minnesota. The city must respond to data requests in a reasonable time and cite a specific law if they deny access.
The records request page walks you through what data is available and how to get it.
The Bloomington city website links to the police department, records, and other public safety pages.
How to Search Bloomington Felony Records
The Minnesota Court Records Online system covers Hennepin County. Search by name or case number to find felony cases from Bloomington. MCRO shows charges, case status, and docket entries. Criminal cases only appear after conviction. For pre-conviction data, visit the courthouse public access terminals.
The BCA Criminal History Search is another free tool. It shows conviction data for the past 15 years. This is separate from the court file. It pulls from the state criminal history database. Under Minnesota Statute 13.87, older data becomes private. The DOC Offender Locator covers inmates who served time under state corrections since 1979.
The Hennepin County jail roster at jailroster.hennepin.us shows current inmates and those released in the last seven days. It updates every hour and lists charges, bail, and court dates.
The BCA search and MCRO pull from different databases. The BCA covers statewide conviction records. MCRO shows case-level court data for Hennepin County and all other counties. Checking both gives you a fuller picture of any Bloomington felony case. Under Minnesota Statute 641.08, the Hennepin County Sheriff keeps records on every person booked into the jail. Those jail records are also public data under the Government Data Practices Act, and the sheriff's office at hennepinsheriff.org has links to warrants and jail services.
Under Minnesota Statute 641.08, the Hennepin County Sheriff must also keep records on every person committed to the county jail. The county jail is the largest in Minnesota. It holds over 400 inmates on any given day. Jail booking records are public data, and you can check the roster online at any time.
Bloomington Felony Expungement
Minnesota's Clean Slate Act went into effect January 1, 2025. Under Minnesota Statute 609A.015, some felonies qualify for automatic sealing five years after discharge. The BCA identifies eligible records and seals them. Violent crimes and sex offenses are excluded.
If your record does not qualify automatically, you can petition through the Hennepin County District Court. The Help Seal My Record website has free tools to check eligibility. Forms are at mncourts.gov. The Hennepin County Self-Help Center can help with the forms and process.
Bloomington Felony Record Resources
Under Minnesota Statute 138.17, felony case files are kept for 50 years. Murder files are permanent. So older Bloomington felony cases may still be on file at the Hennepin County courthouse or with the BCA. The Minnesota VINE system lets victims track custody status for offenders in Hennepin County or statewide. Legal aid through LawHelpMN is available for people who need help with felony record matters.
Hennepin County Felony Records
Bloomington is in Hennepin County, and all felony cases go to the county court in Minneapolis. The county page has more on the sheriff's office, jail roster, warrant checks, and court record access for the whole county.
Nearby Cities With Felony Records
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