Search Maple Grove Felony Records
Maple Grove felony records are processed through the Hennepin County District Court in the 4th Judicial District. Maple Grove is a large suburb northwest of Minneapolis in Hennepin County, and all felony prosecution from the city goes through the county attorney. The Maple Grove Police Department keeps arrest and incident records at the local level, but the court file sits at the county courthouse in Minneapolis. You can search felony case data for free online, contact the police department for arrest reports, or go to the Hennepin County Government Center for full case files. This page covers each method and resource available for finding Maple Grove felony records.
Maple Grove Overview
Hennepin County Court and Maple Grove Felonies
Maple Grove 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 takes misdemeanors. Court files for all Maple Grove felonies live at the county courthouse.
You can search court records through Minnesota Court Records Online. MCRO shows charges, case status, docket entries, and hearing dates. Criminal cases only appear after conviction. The Hennepin County Attorney felony case search lets you look up adult felony cases by name or case number. It shows charges, status, and court dates for cases the county attorney is handling.
| 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 for full file access. Certified copies cost $14. Uncertified copies are free. The office is open weekdays, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Maple Grove Police Felony Records
The Maple Grove Police Department handles arrest reports and incident data for local cases. Call (763) 494-6100 for records. Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, arrest data is public. Active investigations stay private until closed.
Police records from Maple Grove are separate from the court file. If you need both, contact the police department for the arrest report and the Hennepin County Records Center for the court record. The police department processes data requests under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
Under Minnesota Statute 609.02, a felony in Minnesota is any crime that can result in more than one year in prison. When Maple Grove police arrest someone on a felony charge, they create the booking record, arrest report, and investigation notes. All of that stays with the city. The Hennepin County Attorney reviews the case and files charges if warranted. Once filed, the court creates a case file with the complaint, docket entries, motions, and sentencing data. Both the police data and the court file become public once the case is finished.
Under Minnesota Statute 13.03, you have the right to inspect and copy public government data. Maple Grove must respond to data requests within a reasonable time. If the city denies your request, it must cite the specific law that makes the data private. You can appeal denials to the state. Hennepin County follows the same rules for court records. Most felony case data is public after conviction, though some pre-conviction records are only available on the courthouse public access terminals.
The Maple Grove city website links to police services and public safety information.
How to Search Maple Grove Felony Records
The BCA Criminal History Search is free and covers all Minnesota felony convictions. It shows public data for the past 15 years. Under Minnesota Statute 13.87, older conviction data becomes private. The search lists the offense, court, date, and sentence for each conviction.
The Hennepin County jail roster at jailroster.hennepin.us updates hourly. It shows current inmates, charges, bail amounts, and court dates. People released in the last seven days also show up. The DOC Offender Locator covers people who served time under state corrections since 1979.
The BCA and MCRO cover different data. The BCA shows statewide conviction records. MCRO shows case-level court details for Hennepin County. Checking both gives you a fuller picture of any Maple Grove felony case. Under Minnesota Statute 138.17, felony case files are retained for 50 years after closure. Murder files are permanent. The BCA has kept criminal history data since 1986, so older records may need a direct request to the Records Center at (612) 348-3991.
Under Minnesota Statute 641.08, the Hennepin County Sheriff keeps records on every jail booking. The county jail is the largest in Minnesota and holds inmates from Maple Grove and all other Hennepin County cities. Jail booking records are public. The roster at jailroster.hennepin.us updates every hour with names, charges, and bail.
Maple Grove Felony Expungement
The Clean Slate Act, effective January 1, 2025, provides automatic expungement for some felonies. Under Minnesota Statute 609A.015, the waiting period for felonies is five years after discharge. The BCA identifies and seals eligible records. Violent crimes and sex offenses do not qualify.
For felonies not eligible for the automatic process, petition through the Hennepin County District Court. The Help Seal My Record site has free tools. Forms are at mncourts.gov. Legal aid through LawHelpMN can help people who qualify based on income. Under Minnesota Statute 138.17, felony records are kept for 50 years.
Maple Grove Felony Record Resources
The Minnesota VINE system lets victims track offender custody status. Under Minnesota Statute 641.08, the Hennepin County Sheriff keeps records on every jail booking. The sheriff's office at hennepinsheriff.org has jail info, warrant data, and contact details.
Hennepin County Felony Records
Maple Grove is in Hennepin County. All felony cases go to the 4th Judicial District court in Minneapolis. The county page has more on the sheriff, jail, and court records.
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