Eagan Felony Records Search
Eagan felony records go through the Dakota County District Court in the 1st Judicial District. Eagan is in Dakota County just south of St. Paul, and all felony arrests here get prosecuted by the Dakota County Attorney. The Eagan Police Department handles its own arrest reports and data requests, but court files sit at the county level. You can search felony case data online for free through state tools, contact the police department, or visit one of Dakota County's court locations. This page lays out every option for finding and accessing Eagan felony records.
Eagan Overview
Dakota County Court and Eagan Felonies
Eagan is in Dakota County. All felony cases go to the Dakota County District Court. The county has three court locations. The main Judicial Center is in Hastings at 1560 Highway 55. The Northern Service Center at 1 West Mendota Road in West St. Paul is the closest to Eagan. The Western Service Center in Apple Valley at 14955 Galaxie Avenue West is another option. Call the court at (651) 438-8100 for case questions.
Court records are searchable through Minnesota Court Records Online. MCRO shows charges, case status, docket entries, and hearing dates. Criminal cases only appear after conviction. For pre-conviction data, visit a courthouse and use the public access terminals.
The Dakota County criminal complaint search lets you look up filed complaints. The Dakota County inmate search shows current inmates with charges and booking data.
| Court | Dakota County District Court |
|---|---|
| Northern Location | 1 West Mendota Rd, Suite 140, West St. Paul, MN 55118 |
| Phone | (651) 554-6200 |
| Judicial District | 1st Judicial District |
Eagan Police Felony Records
The Eagan Police Department handles arrest reports and incident data for local cases. Call (651) 454-2871 for records. Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, arrest data is public. You can request it by name or case number. Active investigations stay private until closed.
Eagan police make the arrest on felony cases, but prosecution moves to the Dakota County Attorney. The police report stays with the city. The court file goes to the county. If you need both the arrest report and the court record, contact each office separately.
Under Minnesota Statute 609.02, a felony is any crime with a potential sentence of more than one year. When someone is arrested in Eagan, the police write up the booking record, arrest report, and any supplemental investigation notes. That data stays at the city level. The Dakota County Attorney reviews the case and decides whether to file charges. Once filed, the court creates its own record with the complaint, docket entries, motions, and sentencing data.
You have the right to inspect public government data in Minnesota. Under Minnesota Statute 13.03, Eagan must respond to data requests in a reasonable time. If they deny access, they must tell you which statute makes it private. The same rules apply when you ask Dakota County for court records. Most felony case data is public once a conviction is on the record. Pre-conviction data may still be accessible at the courthouse public access terminals even if it is not on MCRO.
The BCA criminal history search at chs.state.mn.us covers Eagan felony convictions along with all other Minnesota cases.
How to Search Eagan Felony Records
The BCA Criminal History Search is free. It shows public conviction data for the past 15 years. Under Minnesota Statute 13.87, older data becomes private. The DOC Offender Locator covers people who served time under state corrections since 1979.
Dakota County's jail has a 263-bed facility. The phone is (651) 438-4800. Inmate data is available through the online search tool. Under Minnesota Statute 641.08, the sheriff must keep detailed records on every person booked into the county jail. Those records are public.
The BCA and MCRO pull from separate databases. The BCA shows statewide conviction records. MCRO shows case-level court data for Dakota County and every other county. Checking both tools gives you a more complete view of Eagan felony records. The BCA has maintained criminal history data since 1986, and older records may require a direct request to the Dakota County court administrator at (651) 377-7180.
Under Minnesota Statute 641.08, the Dakota County Sheriff keeps records on every jail booking. The jail in Hastings has 263 beds and holds inmates from all cities in Dakota County, including Eagan. Those jail records are public data. You can check who is in custody through the county's online inmate search tool at any time.
Eagan Felony Record Retention
Under Minnesota Statute 138.17, felony case files are kept for 50 years after closure. Murder files are permanent. Old Eagan felony cases may still be on file at the Dakota County courthouse or with the BCA. The BCA has maintained records since 1986. Contact the court administrator at (651) 377-7180 for older case files. The Minnesota VINE system lets victims track custody status in Dakota County or statewide.
Eagan Felony Expungement
The Clean Slate Act, effective January 1, 2025, provides automatic expungement for some felonies. Under Minnesota Statute 609A.015, the BCA reviews records and seals those that qualify five years after discharge. Violent crimes and sex offenses are excluded.
If your case does not qualify for automatic sealing, you can petition through the Dakota County District Court. The Help Seal My Record website has free tools. Forms are at mncourts.gov. Legal aid is available through LawHelpMN. Under Minnesota Statute 138.17, felony records are kept for 50 years. The Minnesota VINE system lets victims track offender custody status statewide.
Dakota County Felony Records
Eagan is in Dakota County. All felony cases go through the 1st Judicial District court. The county page covers the sheriff, jail, inmate search, and court records.
Nearby Cities With Felony Records
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