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Minnesota Court Records

What do you need to know about the database?

The Minnesota Judicial Branch’s Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) provides a comprehensive, accessible platform for searching court records in Minnesota. This online database offers public access to case records from the Minnesota district courts, including civil, criminal, probate, and family court cases. Users can search for case information by name, case number, or filing date.

For optimal use, users should be aware of the site’s limitations and the potential need for additional resources for comprehensive legal research. The MCRO is a valuable tool for accessing Minnesota court records, supporting transparency and informed legal practice within the state.

Database administrator:

Minnesota Judicial Branch

What data are included in the database?

MCRO includes detailed case summaries, case statuses, and court documents, which are vital for legal research, background checks, and general public inquiry. However, it’s important to note that while MCRO offers a wealth of information, not all records may be available online due to privacy concerns or case type restrictions.

How to search the database?

The database is user-friendly, with a straightforward search interface that allows for both quick and detailed searches. For those needing extensive case details or legal documents, the site provides options to view and download documents, although some documents may be restricted and require in-person visits or specific permissions.

You can search the database using the following search interfaces by entering the following types of data:

1. Case Search:
   • Name: Select name type:
     • Person: Last name, first name, middle name, date of birth, date filed, case category (civil, criminal, family, probate or Mental Health), case status (all, active, inactive), court locations (statewide, county).
     • Business: Business name, date filed, case category, case status, court locations.
   • Case Number
   • Citation Number
   • Attorney
2. Document Search: Enter case number.
3. Hearing Search: Provides information about scheduled hearings in the court case. Users can search for hearings by personal name, company name, case number, court official, lawyer name, or bar number.
4. Judgment Search: Allows users to search by debtor name for judgment details, including satisfactions, for filed fines.

Detailed search instructions can be found on the database page for each search type by clicking here.

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