Carver County Court Records

Carver County court records include all submitted papers and documents created by a court concerning a case filed in the county. These records - like transcripts, minutes, orders, and dockets - summarize case events or specific actions from initial complaints to final judgment. Contained information may include:

• Party names
• Relevant dates like file and disposition dates
• Case or citation number
• Case type and status
• Statutory violation or offense descriptions
• Final judgment, civil penalties, or sentence

Individuals with Carver court records may use them as evidence of proceedings or decisions when enforcing orders or appealing judgments.

Are Court Records Public in Carver County?

Under Minnesota’s Government Data Practice Act, Carver County court records are considered public unless specifically deemed confidential or “not public” by law or court rule. Examples of records or information that are exempted from public access include:

• Adoption, parental action, and welfare records
• Confidential juvenile information
• Personal medical or mental health data
• SSN, personal contact, and security information
• Trade secrets
• Victim information

Carver County public records and copies of partially exempted documents with redacted confidential information are available to persons upon proper request to the appropriate custodians.

Carver County Court Records Search

Generally, individuals can access court records in Carver County by conducting online searches or directing requests to the court. The Minnesota Court Record Online or MCRO application allows persons to view court documents online after conducting case, document, hearing, or judgment searches. Users can do this by providing case details like case numbers, party names, dates, citation numbers, attorney details, etc.

On the other hand, requesting records from courts involves providing specific case details, specifying the needed record, and paying appropriate fees before the requester can obtain paper copies. Requests must also be directed to the court that handled the case and should be sent through accepted channels (email, phone, mail, fax, or in person).

Carver County Court Records Search by Name

Individuals can conduct name-based searches for Carver County court records on the MCRO application. Users should provide the business name or party’s first and last name to conduct the search or include information such as middle name, date of birth, case type, and case status to narrow down results. Users may also run alternative searches by case number, citation number, or attorney details.

Online search results typically show similar matches with a summary of each case and public, unofficial records that users may download for free. However, there is limited online access to documents filed before July 1, 2015, and interested individuals may need to send requests to the court.

Obtaining paper or certified documents from the court involves sending requests, providing specific case details, and identifying the needed records. Name-based requests without case numbers should include the court location, the defendant's date of birth (criminal cases only), and as many details as possible. Requesters may visit the court in person or send request forms or letters containing these details to the court where the case was filed.

Additionally, requesters must include payments with the request. Plain paper copies are mostly free, while certified or exemplified copies cost $14 per document, regardless of the number of pages. Payments should only be in check or money order for mailed requests, while in-person requests have additional cash or credit/debit card payment options.

Lastly, the court may require requesters to provide proof of identity, notarized consents, or other documentation to prove valid interests in restricted records.

Carver County Courts

The Carver County court system comprises one District Court that handles all its criminal and civil cases. The court is located at:

Carver County District Court
Carver County Justice Center
604 East 4th Street,
Chaska, MN 55318
Phone: (952) 361-1420
Fax: (952) 361-1491

Carver County District Court Records

The District Court is a court of original and general jurisdiction in Carver County and handles all criminal and civil cases filed in the county. These include:

• Traffic, misdemeanors, and felonies
• Juvenile delinquency or truancy
• Tort cases with any amount of damages
• Probate and domestic relation
• Housing, etc..

Individuals may conduct online searches or direct requests to the District Court Administrator to access Carver District Court records. Making requests for copies involves providing case details like case number and party name, identifying the needed documents, and paying fees. Requesters can do this in person or by mailing completed request forms along with fees in check or money order to:

Carver County District Court
Carver County Justice Center
604 East 4th Street,
Chaska, MN 55318
Phone: (952) 361-1420
Fax: (952) 361-1491

The court charges nothing for plain copies and $14 per document for certified or exemplified copies. Additionally, confidential or sealed records may require proof of direct interests in the form of valid identification, notarized consent, court disclosure orders, etc.

Carver County Criminal Records

Carver County criminal records provide a comprehensive summary of an individual’s criminal activities in the county, including arrest and conviction. However, the County Sheriff and local police departments mostly issue Carver County arrest records and incident reports, while courts provide conviction or disposition information.

To obtain Carver criminal records, interested persons may have to direct requests to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), which maintains statewide criminal history information. For personal criminal history records, visit the BCA office with a government-issued ID and $8 or write request letters containing full name, date of birth, and notarized signature with date. Mail requests along with $8 fees in check or money order to:

Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
CHA Unit
1430 Maryland Ave. E.
St. Paul, MN 55106

Individuals can view another person’s public criminal records online or with the free public terminal at the BCA office. Alternatively, requesters may visit the office with $15 and a notarized Informed Consent Form filled by the record subject or enclose these with a request letter and send them to the mailing address above.

To request Carver County arrest records from the Sheriff’s Office, call or email the Records Department or send written requests containing arrest details to:

Carver County Sheriff's Office,
Attn: Records
606 East 4th Street,
Chaska, MN 55318
Phone: (952) 361-1105 (Records Department)
Email: Sheriff-Records@co.carver.mn.us

Carver County Criminal Court Case Lookup

Individuals can view or download records of criminal cases filed in Carver County with the Minnesota Court Record Online or MCRO application. To find records, users can conduct case, document, hearing, or judgment searches by providing case details like case numbers, citation numbers, party names, attorney details, dates, etc. Persons who want official paper copies should direct requests to the court where the case took place.

Get Carver County Civil Court Records

In Carver County, civil court records are documents created or filed concerning civil cases or lawsuits involving civil rights, injury, and personal property. Examples of civil cases include:

• Landlord-tenant suits like evictions or property damage
• Breach of contract agreement
• Wrongful death
• Workers’ compensation
• Employment discrimination or violations
• Personal injury

Carver County civil court records are available at the District Court. Interested individuals may access records online with the MCRO application or request records from the District Court Administrator in person or via mailed requests to:

Carver County District Court
Carver County Justice Center
604 East 4th Street,
Chaska, MN 55318
Phone: (952) 361-1420
Fax: (952) 361-1491

Requesters must provide the needed document, relevant case details like party names and case numbers, and pay $14 per document for certified or exemplified copies.

Carver County Family Court Records

Carver County family court records include all documents filed during cases involving Minnesota Domestic Relations Law, such as domestic abuse, custody and visitation, child protection and support, and marriage dissolutions. However, in line with the Government Data Practice Act and court rules, not all these documents are available to the public. Exempted records include:

• Protection orders
• Domestic abuse case records
• Confidential family mediation information
• Medical records
• Certain paternity proceedings
• Foster care proceedings

Nevertheless, individuals may access public family court case records online with the MCRO application or upon request to the District Court that heard the case at:

Carver County District Court
Carver County Justice Center
604 East 4th Street,
Chaska, MN 55318
Phone: (952) 361-1420
Fax: (952) 361-1491

Requesters must provide case details, identify needed documents, and pay fees to obtain copies of family court records. Eligible persons seeking restricted records should also provide proof of tangible interests like valid photo identification, notarized consent, and court disclosure order.

Carver County Marriage and Divorce Records

Carver County marriage certificates are available at the Land Records and Vitals Department. This department maintains records of marriages in Carver County since 1856 as long as the county issued the license. Interested persons should email, drop off, or mail completed application forms and $9 fees to:

Land Records & Vitals Department
Carver County Government Center
Attn: Vitals
600 E 4th Street,
Chaska, MN 55318
Phone: (952) 361-1930
Fax: (952) 361-1931
Email: recorder@co.carver.mn.us

Drop off: Tax Payment drop box at the center’s parking lot

Individuals can also find Carver County marriage records online with the Minnesota Official Marriage System. Users can search for records by providing the couple’s names, estimated marriage date, and county.

On the other hand, Carver County divorce records are available at the District Court. Individuals may conduct online searches on the MCRO application or request a certificate of dissolution or other divorce documents by sending filled request forms and applicable fees to:

Carver County District Court
Carver County Justice Center
604 East 4th Street,
Chaska, MN 55318
Phone: (952) 361-1420
Fax: (952) 361-1491

Carver Birth and Death Records

The Land Records and Vitals Department issues Carver County vital records, including birth and death records. However, one must have a tangible interest in the record to request and receive these records. Carver County birth certificates cost $26 for the first copy and $19 for each additional copy in the same requests. Meanwhile, death certificates cost $13 for the first copy and $6 for each additional copy in the same requests.

Eligible persons should drop off or mail application forms (birth, death), fees, and ID requirements to:

Land Records & Vitals Department
Carver County Government Center
600 E 4th Street,
Chaska, MN 55318
Phone: (952) 361-1930
Fax: (952) 361-1931
Email: recorder@co.carver.mn.us

Drop off: Tax Payment drop box at the center’s parking lot

Note that while eligible persons can get “public” birth records, “confidential” Carver County birth records are strictly available to the record subject (at least 16 years old), parents named on the record, subject’s legal guardian, conservator, or custodian (with a court order), and authorized government agents (with employee ID).

Carver County Probate Court Records

Carver County probate matters involving the wills, estate, debts, and survivors of a deceased person are settled in the District Court. Not all probate court records are public in line with Minnesota’s Government Data Practice Act and court rules. However, individuals may access the publicly available portions of these records with the MCRO application or direct searches to the court at:

Carver County District Court
Carver County Justice Center
604 East 4th Street,
Chaska, MN 55318
Phone: (952) 361-1420
Fax: (952) 361-1491

Requesters must provide case details, identify the needed document, and include fees in check or money order along with the request form. Accessing restricted information also requires proof of valid interests through valid identification, notarized consent, and court disclosure orders.

Carver County Property Records

The Land Records and Vital Department maintains property records in Carver County. Individuals can record and obtain Carver County property records like deeds, plats, certificates of value, and other land documents from this department, in line with state laws.

To request records, individuals may visit the public research room in the Land Records Office or email or mail the office at:

Land Records & Vitals Department
Carver County Government Center
600 E 4th Street,
Chaska, MN 55318
Phone: (952) 361-1930
Fax: (952) 361-1931
Email: recorder@co.carver.mn.us

The Land Recorder provides online access to information on recorded plats. For property assessment information, direct requests to:

Carver County Assessor’s Office
600 East 4th Street,
Chaska, MN 55318
Phone: (952) 361-1970
Email: rjohnson@co.carver.mn.us

Carver County Court Records Online

Individuals can conduct name-based searches for Carver County court records on the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) platform. Alternatively, inquirers may be able to conveniently access Carver County court records by utilizing third-party resources like Minnesotacourtrecords.us. The user-friendly interface and search tools these sites provide help users locate, view, or download records from anywhere with known case details and internet access. However, such sites operate independently of state agencies. As such, verifying the validity of information obtained on these platforms may be difficult.