Plymouth Felony Records
Plymouth felony records are managed through the Hennepin County District Court in the 4th Judicial District. Plymouth is a large suburb west of Minneapolis in Hennepin County, and any felony arrest here goes to the county attorney for prosecution. The Plymouth Police Department handles arrest reports and incident data at the city level, but the court file sits at the county courthouse in downtown Minneapolis. You can search felony case data online through several free state tools, contact the police department for arrest records, or visit the Hennepin County Government Center to access full case files. This page shows you where to find every type of Plymouth felony record.
Plymouth Overview
Hennepin County Court and Plymouth Felonies
Plymouth is in Hennepin County. All felony cases go to the Hennepin County District Court at 300 South 6th Street in Minneapolis. The Hennepin County Attorney handles felony prosecution for Plymouth and every other city in the county. The city attorney only takes misdemeanors.
You can search Plymouth felony cases through Minnesota Court Records Online. The system lets you search by name, case number, or attorney. It shows charges, case status, docket entries, and hearing dates. Criminal cases appear only after conviction. Pre-conviction data is available at the courthouse public access terminals, which show the full electronic file.
The Hennepin County Attorney felony case search is another useful tool. It focuses on adult felony cases the county attorney is prosecuting. You search by name or case number, and it returns 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 |
Plymouth Police Felony Records
The Plymouth Police Department handles its own arrest reports and incident data. Call (763) 509-2200 for records questions. Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, arrest data is public. Active investigation files stay private until the case is done.
Plymouth police make the arrest, but the felony case moves to the county level from there. If you need the police report and the court file, you request them from different offices. The police report comes from the city. The court record comes from the Hennepin County Records Center.
Under Minnesota Statute 609.02, a felony is any crime that can lead to more than one year in prison. When Plymouth police arrest someone on a felony charge, they write the booking record, arrest report, and investigation notes. The county attorney reviews the case and decides whether to file. Once the case is filed in Hennepin County District Court, the court creates its own file with the complaint, docket entries, and sentencing records.
Minnesota law gives you the right to see public data held by government agencies. Under Minnesota Statute 13.03, the Plymouth Police Department must respond to requests in a reasonable time. If a request is denied, the city must cite the specific statute that classifies the data as private. You can appeal denials to the state Commissioner of Administration. Hennepin County follows the same rules when you request court records. Most felony case data becomes fully public once the case is concluded and a conviction is entered.
The BCA criminal history search at chs.state.mn.us covers Plymouth felony convictions along with all other Minnesota cases.
How to Search Plymouth Felony Records
Three main tools cover Plymouth 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 search lists the offense, court, date, and sentence.
MCRO covers all Hennepin County court cases. The DOC Offender Locator shows people who served time under state corrections since 1979. The Hennepin County jail roster at jailroster.hennepin.us updates hourly and shows current inmates, charges, bail, and court dates.
The BCA and MCRO pull from separate databases. The BCA covers statewide conviction data. MCRO shows case-level court details for Hennepin County. Checking both tools gives you a fuller view of Plymouth felony records. Older cases that predate the online systems may require visiting the courthouse or contacting the Records Center at (612) 348-3991.
Under Minnesota Statute 641.08, the Hennepin County Sheriff keeps records on every person booked into the jail. The county jail holds inmates from Plymouth and every other city in the county. Jail booking records are public. Under Minnesota Statute 138.17, felony case files are kept for 50 years after closure. Murder case files are permanent.
Plymouth Felony Expungement
The Clean Slate Act took effect January 1, 2025. Under Minnesota Statute 609A.015, some felonies qualify for automatic expungement five years after discharge. The BCA reviews records and seals those that meet the criteria. Violent crimes and sex offenses are excluded.
If your case does not qualify automatically, you can petition through the Hennepin County District Court. The Help Seal My Record site has free tools. Expungement forms are at mncourts.gov. The Hennepin County Self-Help Center can help with forms. Under Minnesota Statute 138.17, felony records are kept for 50 years after closure. Legal aid is available through LawHelpMN.
Plymouth Felony Record Resources
The Minnesota VINE system lets victims track offender custody status in Hennepin County or statewide. You get alerts when an inmate is moved or released. Under Minnesota Statute 641.08, the sheriff keeps detailed records on every jail booking. The Hennepin County Sheriff at hennepinsheriff.org has info on jail services, warrants, and inmate data.
Hennepin County Felony Records
Plymouth is in Hennepin County. All felony cases go through the 4th Judicial District court in Minneapolis. The county page has more on the sheriff, jail roster, warrants, and court record access.
Nearby Cities With Felony Records
These cities are near Plymouth and share the Hennepin County court or border it.