Search Ramsey County Felony Records

Ramsey County felony records are kept by the 2nd Judicial District Court in St. Paul. As the state capital and second most populated county, Ramsey County processes a high volume of criminal cases each year. You can look up felony records online through the state court search tool or contact the courthouse for copies. The Sheriff's Office runs warrant searches and keeps booking data at the patrol station in Arden Hills. Multiple agencies in the county handle different parts of the criminal records process, giving you several ways to find the information you need for any felony case filed here.

Ramsey County Sheriff and Felony Records

The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement across the county. The patrol station is at 1411 Paul Kirkwold Drive in Arden Hills. Call (651) 484-3366 to reach the office. They process felony arrests, serve warrants, and manage booking records. You can visit the patrol station Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to request records in person.

One of the best tools the sheriff offers is the online warrant search. This lets you check if someone has an active warrant in Ramsey County. The system is updated regularly and shows basic info about outstanding warrants. The sheriff also provides criminal history and arrest reports through the administration division. Copies cost $0.25 per page. If you have a case number, the search goes much faster, but staff can also search by name.

The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office homepage gives you a quick look at the office and its divisions.

From this page you can find links to the warrant search tool, records unit, and other services related to felony cases.

Ramsey County Felony Court Case Search

The 2nd Judicial District Court handles all felony cases filed in Ramsey County. Call the court at (651) 266-8269 for questions about filings, hearings, or copies. The court is in downtown St. Paul.

You can search Ramsey County felony cases online through Minnesota Court Records Online. This free tool lets you look up criminal cases by name or case number. Results include charges, docket entries, hearing dates, and case outcomes. Since Ramsey County handles so many cases, searching by name can return a lot of results. If you know the case number, use that for the best match. The online system is most complete for cases with convictions. Pre-conviction data and sealed records do not show up in the public search.

The Ramsey County warrant search tool provides a way to check for active warrants.

This search tool is run by the Sheriff's Office and is separate from the court records system. It covers outstanding warrants only.

Under Statute 13.82, felony case data is public once charges are filed. Anyone can request copies from the court. You do not need to be part of the case.

Ramsey County Criminal History Data

The BCA maintains the state's central criminal history system. Ramsey County felony convictions go into this database and can be searched for free at chs.state.mn.us. Public data includes the offense, conviction date, sentencing court, and sentence details. This covers convictions within 15 years of sentence completion.

The Ramsey County criminal history reports page explains how to get local records.

This page covers how to request arrest reports and criminal history data from the sheriff's administration division.

Under Statute 13.87, conviction data older than 15 years past sentence completion becomes private. The BCA charges $15 for third-party requests that include private data. A notarized consent form is needed. Results take about two weeks by mail.

Ramsey County Correctional Facility Records

The Ramsey County Correctional Facility is at 297 South Century Avenue in Saint Paul. Call 651-266-1400 for facility information. The jail holds people awaiting trial and those serving shorter sentences. A resident roster search is available on the website.

The correctional facility page provides details on visiting, the roster, and how to get records about someone in custody.

For people sent to state prison after a Ramsey County felony conviction, the Department of Corrections keeps the records. You can search at the DOC offender locator. The Ramsey County Attorney's Office at 15 W Kellogg Blvd in St. Paul handles felony prosecution. Under Statute 138.17, felony case files are kept for 50 years, and murder records are permanent.

Note: Victims can sign up for custody alerts through Minnesota VINE.

Felony Expungement in Ramsey County

Minnesota's Clean Slate Act under Statute 609A.015 took effect January 1, 2025. Some felony convictions are now automatically sealed by the BCA after a five-year waiting period from sentence completion. The BCA reviews eligible records and sends them to the courts. If no one objects within 60 days, the record is sealed from public view.

Violent crimes and offenses that require sex offender registration are not eligible for automatic expungement. If your case does not qualify, you can still petition the Ramsey County District Court under Statute 609A.02. Free help with the process is available through helpsealmyrecord.org and LawHelpMN.

Cities in Ramsey County

All felony cases in Ramsey County are handled by the 2nd Judicial District Court in St. Paul, no matter which city the crime took place in.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Ramsey County. Check which county your case is filed in before starting your search.