Scott County Felony Records

Scott County felony records are on file at the District Court in Shakopee. The county is part of the 1st Judicial District and sits just south of the Twin Cities metro area. You can search for criminal cases online through the state court records system or visit the courthouse for in-person help. The Sheriff's Office maintains arrest logs and runs the county jail, while the court clerk handles all case filings and legal documents. Whether you need to look up a specific case by number or search by name, Scott County has several options for getting felony records, from free online tools to direct contact with court and sheriff staff.

Scott County Sheriff and Felony Records

The Scott County Sheriff's Office is at 301 Fuller Street South in Shakopee. Call (952) 496-8300 to reach the main office. They handle felony arrests, serve warrants, and run the county jail.

The Sheriff's Office has a jail and warrants page where you can find information about inmates in custody and active warrants. The jail phone number is 952-496-8314. For phone inquiries about records, call 952-496-8327. The sheriff's records division handles requests for arrest reports and other law enforcement documents. Under Minnesota Statute 641.08, the sheriff must keep detailed logs of everyone booked into the jail, including their charge, name, and dates of confinement.

The Scott County District Court page shows details about the local court and how to access case records.

This page covers court services, contact info, and directions for the Shakopee courthouse.

Scott County has grown a lot in recent decades. Cities like Shakopee, Prior Lake, Savage, and Jordan are all within the county. Each has its own police department, but all felony cases go through the Scott County District Court. The county attorney reviews arrest reports from both city police and the sheriff to decide which cases get filed as felonies. Once charges are filed, the case enters the court system and all records are managed by the court clerk.

Search Scott County Felony Court Cases

The 1st Judicial District Court handles all felony cases in Scott County. Call (952) 496-8200 for court info. The court is in Shakopee.

To search online, go to Minnesota Court Records Online. This free system lets you search Scott County criminal cases by name or case number. Results show charges, docket entries, hearing dates, and case outcomes. The online tool works best for cases that have resulted in a conviction. Pending cases and pre-conviction data are more limited. For the complete file, visit the courthouse or call the clerk to request copies by mail.

Scott County public records requests can also be submitted through the county website. Under Statute 13.82, felony case records are public data. Anyone can ask for them. You do not need to state a reason or be part of the case to get access.

Note: Sealed records and active investigation files are not available through public channels.

Scott County Criminal History Data

The BCA Criminal History System holds felony records from all 87 Minnesota counties. Scott County felony convictions are in this database. Search for free at chs.state.mn.us. Public data covers convictions within 15 years of sentence completion.

For a more detailed criminal history report, the BCA charges $15 for third-party requests. You need a notarized consent form from the person being checked. Under Statute 13.87, conviction data older than 15 years past sentence completion becomes private. The BCA mails results in about two weeks. You can view your own records for free at the BCA office in St. Paul during business hours.

Felony Expungement in Scott County

Minnesota's Clean Slate Act at Statute 609A.015 allows automatic sealing of certain felony convictions after a five-year wait from sentence completion. The BCA reviews eligible records and sends them to the courts. If there is no objection in 60 days, the record gets sealed. Violent crimes and sex offenses are excluded.

If your Scott County felony does not qualify for automatic sealing, you can petition the court under Statute 609A.02. Free help with the expungement process is available at helpsealmyrecord.org and LawHelpMN. Under Statute 138.17, felony court files are kept for 50 years. The DOC offender search can show if someone served time at a state prison after a Scott County conviction.

Scott County Felony Data Practices

Minnesota's Data Practices Act controls how Scott County shares felony records with the public. Under Statute 13.03, you can inspect government data for free at the courthouse in Shakopee during regular office hours. If you want copies, the county charges up to $0.25 per page. Requests to view records should be handled right away. Written requests for copies can take up to 10 business days to process.

The court in Shakopee keeps felony case files that include the criminal complaint, motions filed by both sides, plea agreements, trial transcripts, sentencing orders, and final judgments. Each of these documents is part of the public record unless a judge has ordered a specific item sealed. These files stay on record for 50 years after the case closes under state retention rules. Murder files are stored permanently and never destroyed. Older Scott County felony cases may still be on file at the courthouse even if they do not appear in the online search tools.

If you have trouble getting records from Scott County, the Minnesota Department of Administration handles data practices complaints. You can also contact the court administrator in Shakopee for help with specific requests. All courts in the state follow the same data rules, so public felony records should be available to anyone who asks for them regardless of their reason.

Nearby Counties

Scott County borders these counties in the southern Twin Cities metro area.