Minnesota court records can be accessed online primarily through the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system, which provides access to many public district court records and documents. Users can search by person name, business name, case number, citation number, or attorney information. The records available include case details, registers of actions, public documents for most criminal and civil cases, probate cases, and more. However, certain cases and documents such as domestic abuse, child protection, and juvenile delinquency are restricted from online viewing for privacy reasons. Additionally, appellate court case records and opinions for the Minnesota Supreme Court and Court of Appeals are accessible through the Minnesota Appellate Courts Case Management System (P-MACS). Public access terminals at Minnesota district courthouses offer the most complete access to electronic district court case records. For criminal history, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension provide a public criminal history record search, though some records may be expunged under recent laws. Here are key resources for accessing Minnesota court records:
- Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) for district court cases and documents.
- Minnesota Appellate Courts case system (P-MACS) for appellate cases.
- Public access terminals at district courthouses.
- Minnesota Department of Public Safety for public criminal history records.
Certain records may be confidential or sealed and not available online. For full or certified copies, contacting the local court administration is recommended.
