Search Scott County Criminal Court Records
Scott County criminal court records are filed with the 1st Judicial District Court in Shakopee, at 200 Fourth Ave W. The court handles all criminal matters for the county. You can search records for free online through Minnesota Court Records Online, or contact the court directly to request copies by phone, mail, or in person.
Scott County Overview
Scott County District Court
The Scott County District Court is in Shakopee, Minnesota's 1st Judicial District. It handles all criminal case types, from petty misdemeanors to felonies. Court Administration manages the dockets, case files, and public records requests. The county also has an Adult Criminal Division that handles post-conviction supervision and case management for adult defendants.
| Court | Scott County District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 Fourth Ave W, Shakopee, MN 55379 |
| Phone | (952) 496-8200 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Judicial District | 1st Judicial District |
Full court information, including directions, current hours, and contact details, is available on the Scott County court page at mncourts.gov. Review that page before visiting for any schedule changes or service updates.
The court page also lists self-help resources, forms, and links to related county services for people navigating the criminal court process in Scott County.
Searching Criminal Records Online
The main free search tool for Scott County criminal court records is Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO). It covers all 87 Minnesota counties and lets you search by name, case number, or attorney. Results include the charges filed, court dates, case status, and the final outcome. Court documents from July 1, 2015 onward are available to view and download at no cost.
MCRO is updated as cases move through the court system. It is reliable for checking active cases and looking up closed ones. No account is needed. Just go to the MCRO site and search. If you are in the Shakopee area and want in-person help, the courthouse has a public access terminal you can use at no charge during business hours.
The Scott County Adult Criminal Division handles supervision and case management for adults. If you are looking for records related to probation or conditional release in Scott County, contact the Adult Criminal Division directly. Court files and supervision records are separate systems maintained by different offices.
Note: Juvenile criminal records are confidential under Minnesota law. You will not find those cases in public searches. Contact the court if you believe a relevant case exists but cannot locate it through MCRO.
Copy Requests and Record Access
Copies of Scott County criminal court records can be requested in person, by mail, or by phone. Certified copies cost $14 per document. Uncertified copies are free since July 1, 2023. The Minnesota Courts copy request page has instructions on what to include and how to submit your request.
Mail requests go to Scott County Court Administration at 200 Fourth Ave W, Shakopee, MN 55379. Include the case number, the full name of the defendant or party, the specific documents you need, and payment by check or money order for certified copies. Make it payable to Scott County Court Administration. Staff will send the documents to the address you provide.
In-person visits allow free inspection of most public files. You can review a case file, take notes, and photograph documents with your phone. If you want copies made, staff can do that at the counter. Bring a photo ID when you visit. Complex requests or older files may take a day or two to pull from storage.
For court record access policies, visit the Scott County Records page. It explains what types of records are available and how to make a formal request.
Scott County Sheriff and Jail Records
The Scott County Sheriff's Office is at 301 Fuller St S, Shakopee, MN 55379. The main number is 952-496-8300. For records requests, email letgsupport@co.scott.mn.us. The Sheriff handles arrest records, incident reports, and jail operations. Law enforcement and court records are maintained separately. If a case was never charged in court, start your records search with the Sheriff.
The Scott County Sheriff's Office page provides contact details for the various divisions. The office uses an Online Data Request Portal for submitting records requests. Criminal incident reports are typically available within five business days. Accident reports take up to ten days and are limited to parties directly involved in the incident.
The Scott County Jail Roster is updated multiple times daily. It shows who is currently in custody. If you need to know whether someone was booked at the Scott County Jail, check the roster first. It is searchable by name and is one of the fastest ways to get current booking information.
Warrant information can be handled through court channels. For questions about active warrants, call the Sheriff's warrants line at 952-496-8314. Do not rely on MCRO alone for warrant status, as warrant records may not reflect same-day changes.
BCA Criminal History Search
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension provides a statewide conviction database. A BCA search costs $8 per name and covers conviction records from the past 15 years across all 87 Minnesota counties. Request a search at the BCA criminal history search page. This is useful when you want a conviction summary that goes beyond Scott County or spans a longer time period.
BCA records include only convictions. Dismissed charges and pending cases are not in the BCA database. For the full case history, use MCRO. The BCA is best for a quick conviction check. MCRO is better when you need to see everything, including charges that did not result in a guilty verdict.
Expungement in Scott County
People with qualifying criminal records in Scott County can petition the District Court in Shakopee to have those records sealed. The process is governed by Minn. Stat. Chapter 609A. The Minnesota Courts expungement page explains eligibility, the forms you need, and how hearings work. The Scott County Attorney's Office may respond to expungement petitions and can explain the county's position on specific cases.
Eligibility depends on the nature of the charge and how the case resolved. Some dismissals qualify right away. Convictions have waiting periods that vary by offense level. If expungement is granted, the record is sealed from public searches including MCRO and the BCA. Government agencies may still access sealed records in limited circumstances as defined by law.
Nearby Counties
Scott County is in the southern Twin Cities metro and borders several counties with their own district courts and criminal records offices.