Minnesota court records are filed with the Court Administrator. The District Court (unified, 10 judicial districts) handles trial-level cases. Minnesota offers a statewide court search through Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO), which covers most case types across all counties courts.
What this page covers: Minnesota state court case records — criminal, civil, family, and probate filings. What it does not cover: Federal court cases (those are on PACER) or sealed/juvenile records.
Where to start: Use Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) for online case search. If you need documents beyond docket information, contact the Court Administrator in the specific county where the case was filed.
Common mistake: Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) covers state courts only. Federal cases filed in Minnesota (bankruptcy, federal criminal, federal civil) require PACER — a separate federal system.
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