Find Brooklyn Park Felony Records
Brooklyn Park felony records are handled through the Hennepin County District Court in the 4th Judicial District. Brooklyn Park sits in Hennepin County just north of Minneapolis, and all felony cases from the city go to the county attorney for prosecution. The Brooklyn Park Police Department keeps arrest reports and incident data, but the court file is at the county courthouse. You can search for felony cases online through free state databases, request police records from the city, or go to the Hennepin County Government Center for full file access. This page covers the tools and offices you need to find Brooklyn Park felony records.
Brooklyn Park Overview
Hennepin County Court and Brooklyn Park Felonies
Brooklyn Park is in Hennepin County. Every felony case from the city goes to the Hennepin County District Court at 300 South 6th Street in Minneapolis. The county attorney handles prosecution. The city attorney only deals with misdemeanors and petty offenses. Court files for all Brooklyn Park felonies live at the county level.
The Hennepin County Attorney felony case search lets you look up adult felony cases by name or case number. It shows charges, case status, and court dates. You can also search through Minnesota Court Records Online, which covers all 87 counties. MCRO shows docket entries and case data after conviction.
| Court | Hennepin County District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487 |
| Phone | (612) 348-6000 |
| Records Center | (612) 348-3991 |
Visit the Records Center at the Government Center for full file access. Certified copies cost $14, and uncertified copies are free. The office is open weekdays, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Public access terminals at the courthouse also show the full electronic file for any case, including pre-conviction data that does not appear on MCRO. You can view documents, motions, and hearing notes at those terminals for free.
Brooklyn Park Police Felony Records
The Brooklyn Park Police Department is at 5400 85th Avenue North. They handle arrest reports and incident data for cases that start in the city. You can reach the department at (763) 493-8222. The Brooklyn Park Police records page explains how to request police data.
Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, arrest data is public. You can ask for it by name or case number. Active investigations remain private until closed. The police department website has links to records, crime prevention, and contact info for each division.
The Brooklyn Park Police page covers department services and how to reach specific units.
The records page shows how to file a request and what types of data are available from Brooklyn Park police.
The Brooklyn Park city website links to public safety and police records.
Search Brooklyn Park Felony Records Online
The BCA Criminal History Search shows public conviction data for the past 15 years. It's free and covers all of Minnesota. Under Minnesota Statute 13.87, conviction data older than 15 years from discharge becomes private. The Hennepin County jail roster at jailroster.hennepin.us shows current inmates, charges, and bail amounts. It updates every hour.
The DOC Offender Locator covers inmates under state corrections since 1979. It shows facility, status, and release info. The BCA search and MCRO cover different databases. The BCA shows statewide conviction data. MCRO shows case-level details for Hennepin County. Checking both gives you a more complete view of any Brooklyn Park felony case. Under Minnesota Statute 641.08, the Hennepin County Sheriff must keep records on every jail booking, and those records are public under the Data Practices Act.
Under Minnesota Statute 138.17, felony case files are retained for 50 years after case closure in Minnesota. Murder case files are kept permanently. That means old Brooklyn Park felony records may still be on file at the Hennepin County courthouse or with the BCA. The BCA has maintained criminal history data since 1986. Contact the Records Center at (612) 348-3991 to ask about older case files.
Under Minnesota Statute 609.02, a felony is any crime that can lead to more than one year in prison. When Brooklyn Park police make an arrest on a felony charge, the police report stays with the city and the court file goes to Hennepin County. You can use Minnesota Statute 13.03 to request public data from the city or county. The agency must respond in a reasonable time. If they say no, they have to tell you the specific statute that classifies that data as private.
Brooklyn Park Felony Expungement
Under the Clean Slate Act effective January 1, 2025, some felonies qualify for automatic sealing. Minnesota Statute 609A.015 sets a five-year waiting period for felonies after discharge. The BCA identifies and seals eligible records. Violent crimes and sex offenses are excluded.
You can petition for expungement through Hennepin County District Court if your case does not qualify automatically. The Help Seal My Record site has free tools. Forms are at mncourts.gov. Under Minnesota Statute 138.17, felony records are kept for 50 years after case closure.
Legal aid through LawHelpMN can help people who qualify based on income. The Hennepin County Self-Help Center can also assist with forms and questions about the expungement process. Brooklyn Park residents file through the Hennepin County District Court in Minneapolis. The process can take several months. A judge reviews each petition and decides whether to grant the seal. If granted, the BCA, court, and police department all seal the record from public view.
Hennepin County Felony Records
Brooklyn Park is in Hennepin County. All felony cases go through the 4th Judicial District court in Minneapolis. The county page covers the sheriff, jail roster, warrants, and full court record access.
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