Bloomington Criminal Court Records

Bloomington criminal court records are filed at the Hennepin County District Court in Minneapolis. Bloomington is a city in Hennepin County, and all criminal cases arising from arrests in Bloomington go through that county court as part of Minnesota's 4th Judicial District. The city of Bloomington does not maintain its own criminal court records. The Bloomington Police Department handles arrests and can provide police reports. For official court case records, charges, and dispositions, you look to the Hennepin County District Court. You can search case information for free through the Minnesota Court Records Online system, or visit the courthouse in Minneapolis in person.

Hennepin County District Court

All criminal court records for Bloomington cases are maintained at the Hennepin County District Court in Minneapolis. This court is part of the 4th Judicial District and handles all stages of criminal proceedings, from arraignment through sentencing. The Court Administrator's office maintains official case files and processes public copy requests.

Public access terminals at the Minneapolis courthouse connect to MCRO. Walk-in service is available at the Court Administrator's counter without an appointment. If you live in Bloomington and cannot easily travel downtown, you can search MCRO from home or submit a records request by mail.

Online Case Search

The Minnesota Court Records Online system is the free public tool for finding Bloomington criminal cases. Go to publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us and select Hennepin County. Enter a defendant's name or case number. Results show charges, case status, hearing dates, and dispositions. Documents from cases filed on or after July 1, 2015, can be viewed and downloaded in PDF format at no cost.

The court calendar posts at 7:00 AM each weekday and updates every hour. Hennepin County has a large and active criminal docket. Searching a common name may return many results, so use a case number when possible. Hearing eReminders through MCRO can alert you to upcoming court dates for cases you are tracking.

Bloomington Police Department

The Bloomington Police Department handles arrests in the city. Police reports and arrest records come from the BPD, not from the court. For copies of police reports or other police records, contact the BPD directly. The department is at 1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431. The non-emergency line is (952) 563-4900. City Hall is at the same address, reachable at (952) 563-8700.

Police records request information is at bloomingtonmn.gov/police-records. Crime statistics and mapping are available at bloomingtonmn.gov/crime-statistics-and-information. Annual crime reports are published regularly. The main BPD page is at bloomingtonmn.gov/police-department. For public safety information in general, visit bloomingtonmn.gov/public-safety.

City Attorney and Data Practices

The Bloomington City Attorney prosecutes misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor cases filed in the city. The county attorney handles felony cases. Regardless of who prosecutes, the official court record is always at Hennepin County District Court. Information about the city attorney is at bloomingtonmn.gov/city-attorney.

Bloomington follows the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act at Minn. Stat. Chapter 13 for all public records. Data practices requests are accepted at City Hall or through the city website at bloomingtonmn.gov/data-practices. Most government data in Bloomington is public. Requests are typically processed within 10 business days. For criminal court records specifically, go to Hennepin County District Court, not City Hall.

Screenshot: MCRO Portal

The Minnesota Court Records Online portal is where you search for Bloomington criminal court cases. It covers all Minnesota counties and is free to use without an account.

When searching Bloomington cases, select Hennepin County from the dropdown. The system shows case details, charges, hearing dates, and documents from 2015 forward. For older records, contact the Hennepin County District Court directly in Minneapolis.

BCA Criminal History Search

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension maintains a statewide criminal history database. A BCA search covers all Minnesota counties, costs $8, and requires the person's full legal name and date of birth. Results show conviction records up to 15 years back. Access it at dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/Pages/criminal-history-search.aspx. BCA results show convictions only and do not include dismissed charges or acquittals. For complete case history, use MCRO or contact the court.

Expungement of Bloomington Criminal Records

If a criminal case arose from an arrest in Bloomington, the expungement petition is filed at Hennepin County District Court. Automatic expungement under Minn. Stat. 609A.015 applies to petty misdemeanors and certain resolved cases. For other offenses, you file a petition under Chapter 609A and attend a hearing. The full guide is at mncourts.gov/help-topics/criminal-expungement. Legal aid organizations in Hennepin County can help if you need assistance. The Hennepin County courthouse has self-help materials at the public counter as well.

Requesting Copies

To get copies of Bloomington criminal court records, use MCRO for free downloads of documents from cases filed after July 1, 2015. For certified copies or older files, contact Hennepin County District Court. Certified copies cost $14 per document. Uncertified copies are free. Submit requests in person, by mail, or online at mncourts.gov/help-topics/copy-request. Court fee schedules are at mncourts.gov/help-topics/court-fees/district-court-fees. For city-level records, use the city website at bloomingtonmn.gov/city-hall.

Hennepin County District Court

All criminal court records for Bloomington are filed and maintained at Hennepin County District Court. Visit the county page for full court details.