Access Edina Felony Records
Edina felony records are handled through the Hennepin County District Court in the 4th Judicial District. Edina sits in Hennepin County just south of Minneapolis, and all felony cases from the city go to the county attorney for prosecution. The Edina Police Department keeps arrest reports and incident records at the city level, but the court file is at the county courthouse. You can search felony case data online through free state tools, request police records from the city, or go to the Hennepin County Government Center for complete case file access. This page covers the ways to find and access Edina felony records.
Edina Overview
Hennepin County Court and Edina Felonies
Edina 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 prosecutes all felonies. The city attorney only handles misdemeanors. Court files for Edina felonies live at the county courthouse.
You can search records through Minnesota Court Records Online. MCRO shows charges, case status, docket entries, and hearing dates. Criminal cases only appear online after conviction. For pre-conviction data or the full file, go to the Records Center at the Government Center. Certified copies are $14 and uncertified copies are free. The office is open weekdays, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Call (612) 348-3991.
The Hennepin County Attorney felony case search shows adult felony cases by name or case number. It includes charges, status, and court dates.
| Court | Hennepin County District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487 |
| Phone | (612) 348-6000 |
| Records Center | (612) 348-3991 |
Edina Police Felony Records
The Edina Police Department keeps arrest reports and incident data for cases in the city. Call (952) 826-1610 for records. Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, arrest data is public. You can request records by name or case number. Active investigations stay private until closed.
Edina police handle the arrest, but felony prosecution transfers to the county level. The arrest report stays with the police department. The court file goes to Hennepin County. Contact both offices if you need the complete set of records. Data requests go through the city under Minnesota's Government Data Practices Act, found at Minnesota Statute 13.03.
Under Minnesota Statute 609.02, a felony in Minnesota is any crime punishable by more than one year in prison. When Edina police make a felony arrest, they write up the booking data, arrest report, and supplemental investigation notes. All of that stays at the city level. The Hennepin County Attorney reviews the case and decides whether to file charges. Once charged, the court creates a file with the complaint, docket entries, motions, and sentencing records. Both the police data and the court file are public once the case closes.
The Edina Police Department must respond to data requests in a reasonable time under Minnesota law. If the department denies your request, it has to cite the specific statute that classifies the data as private. You can challenge any denial through the state Commissioner of Administration. Hennepin County follows the same rules for court record requests.
The Edina city website links to police services and public safety information.
How to Search Edina Felony Records
The BCA Criminal History Search is free and shows public conviction data for the past 15 years. It covers all of Minnesota, including Edina cases. Under Minnesota Statute 13.87, data older than 15 years from sentence completion becomes private. The search lists the offense, court, conviction date, and sentence.
The Hennepin County jail roster at jailroster.hennepin.us updates hourly with current inmates, charges, bail amounts, and court dates. People released in the last seven days also appear. The DOC Offender Locator covers inmates under state corrections since 1979.
Under Minnesota Statute 641.08, the Hennepin County Sheriff keeps records on every person booked into the jail. The sheriff's office at hennepinsheriff.org has links to warrants, jail info, and contact details.
The BCA and MCRO pull from separate databases. The BCA shows statewide conviction data. MCRO shows case-level court details for Hennepin County. Checking both gives you a fuller view of any Edina felony case. The BCA has maintained criminal history records since 1986. For older records, contact the Hennepin County Records Center at (612) 348-3991 or visit the courthouse to use the public access terminals.
Under Minnesota Statute 138.17, felony case files in Minnesota are kept for 50 years after closure. Murder files are permanent. Old Edina felony cases may still be on file at the Hennepin County courthouse or with the BCA. If you need a case from decades ago, the court administrator can check what is still available in the system.
Edina Felony Expungement
The Clean Slate Act took effect January 1, 2025. Under Minnesota Statute 609A.015, some felonies qualify for automatic sealing five years after discharge. The BCA reviews records and seals eligible ones. Violent crimes and sex offenses are not eligible for the automatic process.
For felonies that don't qualify automatically, petition through the Hennepin County District Court. The Help Seal My Record site has free tools. Forms are at mncourts.gov. The Hennepin County Self-Help Center can help with the process. Legal aid through LawHelpMN is available. Under Minnesota Statute 138.17, felony records are kept for 50 years. The Minnesota VINE system tracks custody status for victims.
Hennepin County Felony Records
Edina 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 court records.
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