St. Louis County Felony Records
St. Louis County felony records are kept by the 6th Judicial District Court with locations in Duluth and Virginia. As the largest county in Minnesota by land area, St. Louis County covers a wide stretch of northern Minnesota from Duluth on Lake Superior up through the Iron Range. You can search for criminal cases online through the state court system or contact the courthouse for help. The Sheriff's Office processes felony arrests and runs the jail in Duluth, while the court clerk handles all case filings. With a jail roster updated every hour and multiple search tools available, there are several ways to find felony records in St. Louis County.
St. Louis County Overview
St. Louis County Sheriff and Felony Records
The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office is at 1001 E. Superior Street in Duluth. Call (218) 726-2323 to reach the office. They handle felony arrests, warrants, and the county jail.
One of the most useful tools from the sheriff is the online jail roster. It is updated every hour and shows who is currently in custody at the St. Louis County jail. The roster includes names, charges, and booking dates. Inmates who are still in the intake process may not show up until they get a booking number. Some inmates may also be transferred to other facilities due to overcrowding. Under Minnesota Statute 641.08, the sheriff must maintain detailed records of everyone held in the jail.
The St. Louis County jail roster page shows current inmates and their booking information.
Check this page for real-time updates on who is in custody at the St. Louis County jail in Duluth.
| Office | St. Louis County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 1001 E. Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802 |
| Phone | (218) 726-2323 |
| Jail Roster | Updated hourly on website |
Search St. Louis County Felony Court Cases
The 6th Judicial District Court handles all felony cases for St. Louis County. The court has locations in both Duluth and Virginia to serve the large county. You can reach the St. Louis County District Court for details about each location.
Search for St. Louis County felony cases online at Minnesota Court Records Online. This free tool lets you look up cases by name or case number. Results show charges, docket entries, hearing dates, and outcomes. The system works best for convicted cases. Pending and pre-conviction data is limited in the public search. For the full case file, visit one of the courthouses during business hours. Copies cost $0.25 per page.
The St. Louis County website provides links to county services including the sheriff and court system.
From the county homepage you can find links to the sheriff's office, attorney's office, and other departments involved with felony cases.
Under Statute 13.82, felony case records are public data. Anyone can request them without being part of the case.
St. Louis County Criminal History and Prosecution
The St. Louis County Attorney's Office handles felony prosecution. Call (218) 726-2370 to reach them. The office sits at the same address as the sheriff in Duluth.
The BCA Criminal History System holds St. Louis County felony conviction data in the statewide database. Search for free at chs.state.mn.us. Public data includes conviction details within 15 years of sentence completion. Under Statute 13.87, older records become private. Third-party checks from the BCA cost $15 and require a notarized consent form. Results take about two weeks by mail.
Felony Expungement in St. Louis County
Minnesota's Clean Slate Act at Statute 609A.015 allows automatic sealing of some felony convictions after five years from sentence completion. The BCA reviews eligible records and sends them to the courts. If no objection is raised within 60 days, the record gets sealed. Violent crimes and sex offenses are not eligible.
If your St. Louis County felony does not qualify for automatic sealing, you can petition the 6th District Court under Statute 609A.02. Free help is available at helpsealmyrecord.org and LawHelpMN. The DOC offender locator shows whether someone served time at a state facility. Under Statute 138.17, felony court records are kept 50 years. Victims can use Minnesota VINE for custody status alerts.
St. Louis County Felony Data Practices
Minnesota's Data Practices Act controls how St. Louis County shares felony records with the public. Under Statute 13.03, you can inspect government data for free at the courthouse in Duluth 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 Duluth 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis County, the Minnesota Department of Administration handles data practices complaints. You can also contact the court administrator in Duluth 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.
Cities in St. Louis County
St. Louis County covers a huge area with several cities. All felony cases are handled by the 6th Judicial District Court.
Nearby Counties
St. Louis County is the largest county in the state and borders several other counties.