Eagan Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records from Eagan, Minnesota are maintained by Dakota County District Court, part of the 1st Judicial District. The City of Eagan does not keep court records. If you need to look up a criminal case, request a document copy, or check charges tied to an Eagan case, Dakota County District Court is where all of that is filed and stored.

Dakota County District Court

All criminal cases from Eagan are handled at Dakota County District Court. The courthouse is at 1560 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033. The clerk's office phone is (651) 438-8100. This court serves the 1st Judicial District and processes every criminal case filed from Eagan, whether it is a misdemeanor or a felony.

The court clerk is the right contact when you need a certified copy of a document, want to review a court file in person, or need help finding a case number. For cases from Eagan specifically, be ready with the full legal name of the person on the case or the case number if you have it.

The courthouse is open Monday through Friday. Call ahead to check hours before visiting, as they can shift around holidays. Full court information, including directions and filing details, is at mncourts.gov/find-courts/dakota.

MCRO Free Case Search for Eagan

The Minnesota Court Records Online portal is the free public search for court records across Minnesota. Access it at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us. No login needed. Anyone can search at no cost.

To find Eagan criminal cases, search by name or case number. Cases from Eagan fall under Dakota County. You will see the charges, filing date, case type, and current status. Some restricted or sealed records will not appear in results.

Since July 1, 2023, uncertified copies of most court records are free to download directly from MCRO. This change meant that many people can get what they need without contacting the clerk at all. Certified copies still require a formal request to the Dakota County courthouse and cost $14 per document.

MCRO covers criminal, civil, and family cases statewide. If you are only looking for Eagan criminal records, filtering by Dakota County in the search interface keeps results relevant and avoids pulling in cases from other counties.

Eagan Police Department Records

The Eagan Police Department is at 3830 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, MN 55122. Phone: (651) 675-5700. The department handles arrest records, incident reports, and police case files for events that occur within Eagan city limits. These are not the same as court records.

If you want a copy of a police report from an incident in Eagan, contact the police department's records unit. If you want a court filing, charge document, or case disposition from an Eagan criminal case, contact Dakota County District Court. The two offices operate separately even when the records relate to the same event.

Records requests for the Eagan Police Department can be submitted online or by mail. Visit eaganmn.gov/departments/police/records for the request process, fees, and forms. Some records are restricted by law and not available to the general public.

For incidents handled by the county outside city jurisdiction, the Dakota County Sheriff's Office maintains those records separately.

Eagan City Attorney

The Eagan City Attorney prosecutes misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor cases from Eagan. When the Eagan Police Department charges someone with a lower-level offense, the city attorney represents the city in that case at Dakota County District Court.

Gross misdemeanors and felonies go to the Dakota County Attorney's office. The county attorney handles those on behalf of the state. Both types of prosecutions produce records at Dakota County District Court. The level of charge determines which office carries the case forward.

Data practices requests for city-held records go through the city attorney's office. More information is at eaganmn.gov/departments/city-attorney. Under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Chapter 13, the city must make public records available upon request and may only withhold records that fall under a specific legal exception.

The Minnesota Court Records Online system is the free public search tool for Eagan criminal court cases through Dakota County.

MCRO is updated regularly and includes all publicly accessible Dakota County criminal court records tied to Eagan cases.

BCA Statewide Criminal History

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension runs a statewide criminal history database. A BCA search costs $8 per person and covers roughly 15 years of conviction data from courts across Minnesota. Access it at dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/Pages/criminal-history-search.aspx.

BCA records pull from court conviction data statewide. If someone has an Eagan conviction and a separate one from another county, a BCA search shows both. The BCA database does not show dismissed cases, charges without convictions, or records sealed through expungement.

For employment screening or landlord checks, the BCA gives a statewide view of convictions in one search. For a closer look at a specific case from Eagan, including all filings, hearings, and court dates, MCRO gives more depth. Using both tools together gives the most complete picture of a person's criminal history.

Expungement of Eagan Criminal Records

People with criminal records from Eagan cases may be able to have those records sealed under Minnesota's expungement law. The relevant statutes are in Chapter 609A of the Minnesota Statutes.

Two paths exist. Automatic expungement under Minn. Stat. 609A.015, the Clean Slate law, seals certain offenses automatically after a waiting period. No action is needed from the person. The courts handle it based on the offense type and time elapsed.

The petition path requires you to file a motion at Dakota County District Court. A judge reviews the petition and considers factors like the seriousness of the offense, the time since the case closed, and your record since then. Not every record qualifies. Violent felonies and certain serious crimes are not eligible for petition-based expungement.

Details and forms are at mncourts.gov/help-topics/criminal-expungement. Dakota County legal aid organizations can help with the petition process for those who need assistance.

Getting Copies of Eagan Court Records

To get a copy of an Eagan criminal court record, check MCRO first. Uncertified copies are free to download since July 1, 2023, for most case types. This covers most everyday needs, from checking charges to reviewing a case outcome.

Certified copies cost $14 per document. You request them from the Dakota County District Court clerk at 1560 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033. You can request in person or submit by mail. Include the case number, party name, and a description of the specific documents you need. The clerk's number is (651) 438-8100.

The Minnesota Courts copy request page has forms and instructions at mncourts.gov/help-topics/copy-request. Court fees are listed at mncourts.gov/help-topics/court-fees/district-court-fees. Most simple requests are ready within a few business days.

Dakota County District Court

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

Nearby Cities

Other Dakota County cities near Eagan also route criminal court records through Dakota County District Court and the 1st Judicial District.