Sherburne County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Sherburne County are official records related to the arrest and holding of individuals within the county. Law enforcement organizations such as the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office produce these records.

They also include facts about the person arrested, the organization that carried out the arrest, the offenses and charges that resulted in the arrest, and other relevant information. These records, which sometimes form part of Sherburne County Court Records, are vital to the court cases. By implication, record seekers may find arrest records through the Minnesota Public Access (MPA) Remote, a remote database of court records in Minnesota.

Are Arrest Records Public in Sherburne County?

Yes, arrest records are public in Sherburne County. Section 13.06 of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) states that all documents maintained by state government agencies must be made public unless specifically exempted by statute or temporary categorization.

As a result, law enforcement agencies in the county must provide access to its arrest records for interested parties. However, some of these records are subject to restrictions to preserve record subjects' right to privacy or prevent information misuse. Due to the sensitive nature of some arrest records, they are usually sealed, declared confidential, or have critical sections deleted. Only a limited number of law enforcement officers and parties permitted by court order have access to these classified records.

Records that provide the following details are often not open to the public:

• Arrest records that contain identifiable information about minors.
• Arrest records that include information that, if made public, could undermine the validity of an ongoing inquiry or legal action.
• Arrest records that have information whose disclosure directly violates an individual's right to privacy.
• Arrest records contain information that could reveal the identity of a confidential informant.
• Arrest records that have information that could jeopardize the subject of a record.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Arrest records in Sherburne County typically include information about the arrestee, the reason for the arrest, and specifics of the arrest occurrence. Interested parties will find the following information in an arrest record:

• Physical characteristics of the arrested person, including height, sex, race, and eye and hair colors;
• Identifying details on the person who was detained, primarily their address, date of birth, and full name;
• Information on the type of offense and the broken Minnesota law code that resulted in the arrest. It also includes any charges brought against the detained person;
• Details of the arrest include the arresting agency, the place or site, the date, the time, and the result of the arrest;
• If the arrested individual has been freed by the time the arrest record is examined, information on their release, including the amount of the bond or bail and the circumstances surrounding their method, date, and time of release, should be included in the record. It also covers the terms of parole a person was given before being freed.
• Information on the official booking of an arrestee, such as the time and date of their booking.

Sherburne County Arrest Statistics

According to statistics published by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office made 83 arrests between October 2023 and October 2024. Sixty-three of those arrested were men, while 20 were women. All Other Offenses and DUI offenses had the most arrests of all offenses in the county, with 19 arrests each. Drug offenses, simple assault, and theft saw 13, 11, and 4 arrests, respectively.

Find Sherburne County Arrest Records

The Sherburne County Jail is a central regional facility that accommodates some federal convicts and those within the jurisdiction of Sherburne County. It is situated at and is managed by the Sherburne County Sheriff. Individuals looking for information on inmates may visit the County Jail at:

Sherburne County Jail
13880 Business Center Drive North West,
Elk River, MN 55330.

Free Arrest Record Search in Sherburne County

The Sherburne County Sheriff's Office offers free arrest record searches to the public. In addition, interested people may obtain Sherburne County arrest records by visiting unaffiliated websites. These websites have collected content from several government websites for easy and unrestricted access. Users of these websites should be aware that, as non-government entities, the information on them may be out-of-date or inaccurate. It's also possible that a subscription is required to access these websites.

Sherburne County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Criminal records and arrests signify distinct phases of the legal procedure. When someone is detained by the police on suspicion of a crime, an arrest record is made. It includes basic details such as the person's name, the date of the arrest, the charges, and the arresting agency. These documents are publicly accessible and do not indicate guilt or innocence; nevertheless, specific facts may be withheld to preserve privacy or to safeguard ongoing investigations.

Criminal records are created following a person's conviction in court and contain thorough information about the arrest, charges, trial (if any), and sentencing. These data may be sealed or erased, especially in situations involving minors, and are not usually available to the general public.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

An arrest record will remain on a person’s criminal record indefinitely. The record will only be removed if the record subject takes steps to take them off their record. The record custodian may seal or expunge an arrest record upon applying after being charged with a crime.

Expunge Sherburne County Arrest Records

In Sherburne County, expunging an arrest record results in the document being destroyed or sealed off from public view. Even if a court seals an arrest record, it may still be available to certain persons, such as police officers.

Individuals who want to have their arrest records sealed or erased must fulfill specific qualifying requirements. For example, arrest records for persons who were in custody but were never charged will have their arrest records automatically deleted. In such a situation, the arrestee may be able to ask the organization that conducted the arrest to erase any identifying information (except DNA samples).

Records about an arrestee must be sealed through an expungement procedure if they were prosecuted or found guilty of a crime. The subject of the record must fulfill several qualifying requirements before the petitioning process. This includes the following:

• They committed some crimes that are expungeable, including coercion, arson, lottery fraud, low-level felonies, misdemeanors, and fifth-degree narcotics crimes.
• Before the arrest, no felony or gross misdemeanor conviction had occurred during the previous ten years.
• The prosecuting attorney brought no charges.
• Before probable cause could be established, the prosecution dropped all charges.

Petitioners are free to proceed with the expungement procedure by themselves. People are typically encouraged to consult an experienced legal professional for appropriate advice. Usually, the complete expungement procedure takes between four and six months.

Sherburne County Arrest Warrants

A Sherburne County arrest warrant is an official document signed and issued by a court or magistrate on behalf of the local and state law enforcement agencies. It gives a police officer the right to hold or arrest the person or people with the warranty names. Sherburne County’s Sheriff’s Office does not have a database allowing persons to search for warrants across the county. Parties may, however, visit the Sheriff’s Office to search for warrants. The office is located at:

Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office
13880 Business Center Drive NW
Suite 100
Elk River, MN 55330-4668

Do Sherburne County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Warrants are valid in Sherburne County and do not expire unless the person named in the warrant is apprehended, the court or magistrate who issued it recalls the warrant, or the charges against the person are withdrawn.