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Where to search Ramsey County records

Ramsey County, Minnesota court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Minnesota Judicial Branch Ramsey County District Court divisions, locations, records and contacts. Check current custody through Ramsey County Adult Detention Center custody roster and booking information.

Court casesMinnesota Judicial Branch Ramsey County District Court divisions, locations, records and contacts
Current custodyRamsey County Adult Detention Center custody roster and booking information
Statewide recordsUse the Minnesota state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

The Second Judicial District Court serves Ramsey County, with the main courthouse at 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul.
Ramsey County District Court lists civil, criminal and traffic, juvenile and family, probate, housing, conciliation and civil-commitment functions.
The court lists additional locations at the Juvenile and Family Justice Center, Law Enforcement Center, Civil Commitment Court and Suburban Court in Maplewood.
The Ramsey County Adult Detention Center is at 425 Grove Street, Saint Paul, and is described as a 500-bed pretrial facility.
The Adult Detention Center jail roster is updated every 30 minutes and generally includes booking, charge, case-number, court-date and proceeding-location information; records remain available while a person is in custody and for five days after release.
Ramsey County’s data-practices policy allows the public to inspect public data without charge, permits requests without identifying the requester or stating a reason, and allows copy charges under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.

Ramsey County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Minnesota Judicial Branch Ramsey County District Court divisions, locations, records and contacts	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Jail and custody	Ramsey County Adult Detention Center custody roster and booking information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Official records	Ramsey County Minnesota Government Data Practices Act request process	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

This Ramsey County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Ramsey County has 541,623 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 27-123
Population: 541,623 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Second Judicial District Court serves Ramsey County, with the main courthouse at 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul.
Local detail: Ramsey County District Court lists civil, criminal and traffic, juvenile and family, probate, housing, conciliation and civil-commitment functions.
Local detail: The court lists additional locations at the Juvenile and Family Justice Center, Law Enforcement Center, Civil Commitment Court and Suburban Court in Maplewood.
Local detail: The Ramsey County Adult Detention Center is at 425 Grove Street, Saint Paul, and is described as a 500-bed pretrial facility.
Local detail: The Adult Detention Center jail roster is updated every 30 minutes and generally includes booking, charge, case-number, court-date and proceeding-location information; records remain available while a person is in custody and for five days after release.
Local detail: Ramsey County’s data-practices policy allows the public to inspect public data without charge, permits requests without identifying the requester or stating a reason, and allows copy charges under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Second Judicial District Court serves Ramsey County, with the main courthouse at 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul.
Local detail: Ramsey County District Court lists civil, criminal and traffic, juvenile and family, probate, housing, conciliation and civil-commitment functions.
Local detail: The court lists additional locations at the Juvenile and Family Justice Center, Law Enforcement Center, Civil Commitment Court and Suburban Court in Maplewood.

How do I find a Ramsey County District Court case, hearing or warrant?

For Ramsey County, start with Minnesota Judicial Branch Ramsey County District Court divisions, locations, records and contacts and Ramsey County Adult Detention Center custody roster and booking information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I find a Ramsey County District Court case, hearing or warrant depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The online Adult Detention Center roster is operational information and may not include people in other facilities, on release programs or otherwise outside the roster’s defined coverage.

Which Ramsey County court division handles my civil, criminal, family, juvenile, housing or probate matter?

For Ramsey County, start with Minnesota Judicial Branch Ramsey County District Court divisions, locations, records and contacts and Ramsey County Adult Detention Center custody roster and booking information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Ramsey County court division handles my civil, criminal, family, juvenile, housing or probate matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The online Adult Detention Center roster is operational information and may not include people in other facilities, on release programs or otherwise outside the roster’s defined coverage.

How do I request certified, plain or exemplified copies of Ramsey County court records?

For Ramsey County, start with Minnesota Judicial Branch Ramsey County District Court divisions, locations, records and contacts and Ramsey County Adult Detention Center custody roster and booking information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request certified, plain or exemplified copies of Ramsey County court records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The online Adult Detention Center roster is operational information and may not include people in other facilities, on release programs or otherwise outside the roster’s defined coverage.

How can I search the Ramsey County Adult Detention Center custody roster?

For Ramsey County, start with Minnesota Judicial Branch Ramsey County District Court divisions, locations, records and contacts and Ramsey County Adult Detention Center custody roster and booking information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I search the Ramsey County Adult Detention Center custody roster depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The online Adult Detention Center roster is operational information and may not include people in other facilities, on release programs or otherwise outside the roster’s defined coverage.

How do I contact the Ramsey County jail or arrange visitation and bail information?

For Ramsey County, start with Minnesota Judicial Branch Ramsey County District Court divisions, locations, records and contacts and Ramsey County Adult Detention Center custody roster and booking information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Ramsey County jail or arrange visitation and bail information depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The online Adult Detention Center roster is operational information and may not include people in other facilities, on release programs or otherwise outside the roster’s defined coverage.

How do I submit a Ramsey County data-practices request under Minnesota Chapter 13?

For Ramsey County, start with Minnesota Judicial Branch Ramsey County District Court divisions, locations, records and contacts and Ramsey County Adult Detention Center custody roster and booking information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I submit a Ramsey County data-practices request under Minnesota Chapter 13 depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The online Adult Detention Center roster is operational information and may not include people in other facilities, on release programs or otherwise outside the roster’s defined coverage.

How can I search Ramsey County recorded land documents through RecordEASE?

For Ramsey County, start with Minnesota Judicial Branch Ramsey County District Court divisions, locations, records and contacts and Ramsey County Adult Detention Center custody roster and booking information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I search Ramsey County recorded land documents through RecordEASE depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The online Adult Detention Center roster is operational information and may not include people in other facilities, on release programs or otherwise outside the roster’s defined coverage.

Which city or municipal court handles a non-felony or traffic matter in Ramsey County?

For Ramsey County, start with Minnesota Judicial Branch Ramsey County District Court divisions, locations, records and contacts and Ramsey County Adult Detention Center custody roster and booking information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which city or municipal court handles a non-felony or traffic matter in Ramsey County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The online Adult Detention Center roster is operational information and may not include people in other facilities, on release programs or otherwise outside the roster’s defined coverage.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. Minnesota court records may be nonpublic, require identity verification or a court order, and older records may only be available in person or through the Minnesota Historical Society.

Criminal cases in Ramsey County

Start with Minnesota Judicial Branch Ramsey County District Court divisions, locations, records and contacts for the official Ramsey County court path. County: Ramsey County government maintains county administrative records and responds to data-practices requests under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13. The Sheriff, courts, Recorder and other departments may have separate responsible authorities. Court: The Minnesota Judicial Branch’s Second Judicial District Court serves Ramsey County. Court divisions include civil, criminal and traffic, juvenile and family, probate, housing, conciliation and civil-commitment matters.

Jail and custody information for Ramsey County

For current custody information, start with Ramsey County Adult Detention Center custody roster and booking information. The online Adult Detention Center roster is operational information and may not include people in other facilities, on release programs or otherwise outside the roster’s defined coverage.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: Ramsey County Sheriff Detention Services operates the Adult Detention Center. The county also lists an Adult Correctional Facility and Juvenile Detention Center, which have separate custody functions and rosters. Municipal: Municipal courts and city law-enforcement agencies within Ramsey County retain separate authority and records. Ramsey County Suburban Court handles non-felony criminal and traffic matters from fifteen suburban Ramsey County cities, while Saint Paul matters may appear in separate court divisions.

Statewide sources for Minnesota records

Statewide Minnesota sources are separate from Ramsey County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Cities covered by local record systems

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

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Official Ramsey County and Minnesota record sources

For an official starting point, use Ramsey County Minnesota Government Data Practices Act request process. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use Ramsey County Minnesota Government Data Practices Act request process. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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