Ramsey County Criminal Records

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.

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.

Official Ramsey County and Minnesota record sources

For an official starting point, use Minnesota Judicial Branch Ramsey County District Court divisions, locations, records and contacts. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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