Anoka County Court Records

Anoka County Court records contain official information relevant to legal disputes within the county. These disputes may vary widely, ranging from land ownership to family disagreements. Such record may contain the following information:

• The names of the parties involved
• The subject of the dispute
• The judgment of the court
• The rationale behind the court’s judgment

Court records play significant roles in the justice system and the general well-being of the public. For instance, they serve as a source of notice to the judges about their previous judgments and may help citizens become more aware of the full extent of their rights.

Are Court Records Public in Anoka County?

Per the Minnesota Data Practices Act and Rule 8 of the Minnesota Rules of Public Access (RPA), legal custodians of Anoka County court records are obligated to provide them upon request. However, some records are restricted and cannot be accessed by just anyone under Rule 4 of the RPA. Some of these records may include:

• Race records
• Medical records
• Court services records
• Administrative warrants
• Judicial work drafts and products
• Harassment or domestic abuse records
• Records of response to petitions for criminal expungement
• Records of requests for assistance not related to counsel and other resulting orders

Anoka County Court Records Search

Individuals who wish to access Anoka County court records have several options available to them. They may access court records using the Minnesota Judicial Branch search portal. If they cannot find the specific record they seek through this channel, court files and related records are accessible over the counter at the Court Administration Records Room located on the first floor, east wing of the courthouse:

Anoka County Courthouse
2100 3RD AVE
ANOKA, MN 55303-2489
Phone: (763) 760-6700

Anoka County Court Records Search by Name

Case record identifiers, such as the name of either of the parties involved, business name, attorney name, case number, hearing date, and other relevant information, are crucial for a successful record search. Therefore, online researchers must be prepared to enter this information into the search fields or provide it in person when requesting at the counter. Court record copies are categorized into two types: certified copies (they contain a raised court seal) and uncertified (plain photocopy) copies. Fees apply for both types of copies.

Anoka County Courts

Minnesota’s trial court system manages justice administration in Anoka County. This court system consists of the District Courts, Tax Court, and Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals. While the Minnesota Tax Court hears appeals of orders issued by the Commissioner of Revenue and appeals of local property tax valuations, classification, equalization, and exemptions, the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals hears appeals of workers’ compensation cases.

Compensation judges at the Office of Administrative Hearings and the Workers’ Compensation Division of the Department of Labor and Industry decide these cases. Courts in Anoka may be found at this address:

Anoka County Courthouse
2100 3RD AVE
Anoka, MN 55303-2489
Phone: (763) 760-6700

Anoka County District Court Records

District Courts have general jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases and are generally organized into several divisions based on case type, including Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Probate, Housing, Misdemeanor, Conciliation (Small Claims), and Traffic. Some divisions share jurisdiction over certain types of cases.

A District Court may also have Specialty or “Problem-Solving” programs, such as Drug Court, Mental Health Court, Truancy Court, Community Court, Teen Court, or Peer Court. Conciliation divisions handle most general civil cases with less than $7,500 in dispute. Interested individuals may access District Court records at Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO).

Electronic copies of court records may also be accessed through public access terminals located at the District courthouses. Users may search for court cases by name, case number, citation number, or attorney bar number. If they cannot find their desired court records using these avenues, they may opt for an over-the-counter request at the courthouse.

Anoka County Criminal Records

In Anoka, a crime is recorded when the Sheriff’s Office or any of the nine police departments sharing jurisdiction with the Office arrests or charges an individual with an offense. Since the primary law enforcement agency in the County is the Sheriff’s Office, records of most incidents and accidents are obtainable at:

The Sheriff’s Office
13301 Hanson Blvd NW
Andover, MN 55304
Phone: (763) 324-5000

The Sheriff's Office also manages the Anoka County Jail. Researchers may use the inmate locator tool provided by the Sheriff’s Office to search for incarcerated individuals as well as those recently released. Anoka County Inmate Searches often require the information of the detainee as well as details of their offense. This information includes the inmate’s name, birth date, and DOC number (if applicable).

Note: Public access to Anoka County Arrest records may vary depending on local laws.

Anoka County Criminal Court Case Lookup

Arrested individuals in Anoka may be charged with the crime. In such circumstances, the arrestee typically appears before a judge. When this happens, the case is recorded and may be looked up in the court’s database. The District Court Criminal Division handles all criminal cases in Anoka County.

Criminal court cases may typically be accessed in person at the District Courthouse or online using the Minnesota Judicial Branch Website. The search criteria include case number, citation number, name, or attorney name. However, the researcher has to specify that the case is a criminal case by ticking the criminal box option to narrow down the search results.

Get Anoka County Civil Court Records

Unlike criminal records, civil court records are documents of legal disputes occurring between two or more individuals without drawing the attention of law enforcement agencies. The District Court Civil Division is responsible for resolving civil disputes in Anoka County. Therefore, civil court cases may be accessed electronically using public access terminals at the courthouse compound or via Minnesota’s Judicial Branch Website. The search criteria include case number, citation number, name, or attorney name. It is advisable to pick the name or attorney search option. This is because both portals allow inquirers to streamline their searches to civil cases only by selecting “Civil” under the case category.

Requesters may also obtain civil court records by visiting the courthouse or mailing their request to:

Anoka County Courthouse
ATTN: Court Administration Records Room
2100 3rd Ave
Anoka, MN 55303-2489

Mail requests should include the necessary fees in check, the name of the case, the file number (if known), the specific document requested, and a daytime phone number. The processing time for mail requests is five days.

Anoka County Family Court Records

In Anoka County, family court records are managed by the Family Court Division of the District Court. The court division hears and determines various family law cases, including child custody and support, guardianship, adoption, domestic abuse and harassment, marriage dissolution, and paternity cases. The County Court Administrator’s Office is the primary custodian of Anoka County Family Court Records and other related case files.

These records are open and available to the public. Therefore, record seekers may request to review them or obtain copies of them. Requesters have several options. They may access family court records electronically using the Minnesota Judicial Branch Website or proceed to the court location to use public access terminals at the courthouse. Alternatively, the Family Court Division of the District Court accepts walk-in and mail-in requests.

Anoka County Marriage and Divorce Records

Anyone may access Anoka County marriage and divorce records, provided they may submit sufficient information identifying the specific record they seek. This information includes the bride’s prior name, the groom's full name, the marriage date, and details relevant to the applicant, such as their full name. There is a $9 fee attached to certified copy requests.

Individuals who wish to obtain certified copies of Anoka County marriage certificates may employ any of these means:

• They may search for the specific marriage certificate online at the MN Official Marriage System (MOMS) website. Typically, they must provide unique information that identifies their case and order it through MOMS.
• They may mail their request by sending the Marriage Certificate Request Form (PDF), along with the required fee and the Vital Records Credit Card Form (PDF), to the Government Center Vital Records Office. Typically, they have to wait out the record processing time. This may take a few days, after which the requested certificate will be mailed to them.

Alternatively, they may purchase a certified copy of a marriage certificate at:

The Government Center Vital Records Office:

2100 Third Avenue
Anoka, MN 55303
Phone: (763) 324-1360

Individuals may visit the District courthouse to request copies from the Family Court Division for divorce records. The District courthouse accepts mail and in-person requests. In addition, the Minnesota Judicial Branch Website offers electronic access to court records in the courthouse database.

Anoka Birth and Death Records

Anoka County birth and death records are not available to just anyone. If an individual must access them, they must fall under the category of authorized requesters, which includes the child (for birth records), their immediate family, a person presenting a court order directing issuance of a certified record, a person demonstrating a need to protect personal or property right, and the person who filed the death record.

Birth and death records may be accessed electronically by filling out the online application form, after which the requester must visit the Anoka County Government Center Vital Records Office within ten days to complete the request process, which typically involves paying the application fee.

Requesters may also opt for the mail-in option. They need to print and fill out the Minnesota Death Record application form, sign it, and mail the completed form with the required fee attached to the Government Center Vital Records Office. It is crucial to note that a valid ID will be requested, and a $13 charge applies for accessing these records.

Birth and death records are helpful for various official purposes, such as enrolling in school, applying for a passport, or settling an estate.

Anoka County Probate Court Records

In Anoka County, the District Court’s Probate Division hears and determines probate matters and maintains records of these cases. These records include matters related to estate administration, trusts, guardianships, and conservatorships.

The Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) provides access to public documents related to these matters. However, users must provide a case number or party name to facilitate a successful search. The Court Administration Records Room on the first floor, east wing of the Anoka County Courthouse, also accepts in-person requests.

Anoka County Property Records

Property records typically include deeds, mortgages, and other estate-related records. In Anoka County, there are various ways to access property records. For instance, anyone may find sales, assessment, tax, and other information on Anoka County properties using the Property Information Search Tool. Inquirers may search for Anoka County parcels using parcel ID or address number, street name, and other requisite information.

Property Records & Taxation Division
2100 3rd Avenue
Anoka, MN 55303
Phone: (763) 323-5400

Anoka County Court Records Online

Members of the public may be able to access court records online using the Minnesota Judicial Branch search portal. Alternatively, third-party platforms may offer a flexible alternative. However, while third-party online resources like minnesotacourtrecords.us provide a quick and easy-to-read guide on accessing case records in Anoka, these websites are not the official sources of the information. Therefore, there is no assurance that the information provided is complete, updated, or accurate.