Maple Grove Criminal Records
Maple Grove criminal records come from the Maple Grove Police Department and the Hennepin County District Court. The city sits in Hennepin County in the northwest Twin Cities metro, with about 74,000 residents. You can search court case records free through Minnesota Court Records Online, run a statewide background check through the BCA, or contact the police department directly for incident reports and public data. This page explains each access method and what records are available.
Maple Grove Overview
Maple Grove Police Department
The Maple Grove Police Department serves all residents of the city and handles law enforcement for one of Hennepin County's fastest-growing communities. The department is located at 12800 Arbor Lakes Parkway N, Maple Grove, MN 55369. You can reach the city general line at 763-494-6000. For police records and public data requests, contact the department through the city's main site at maplegrovemn.gov. Staff can walk you through what records are available and how to request them under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
Police incident reports in Maple Grove fall under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13. Most incident data is public once a case is no longer active. You can request reports by submitting a data request to the police records unit. Bring a valid photo ID if you are requesting data about yourself. Third parties may request data too, though some details may be redacted if the case involves a minor or if investigative information is still protected.
The Maple Grove city website at maplegrovemn.gov is the starting point for police data requests and public records access in the city.
| Department | Maple Grove Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 12800 Arbor Lakes Parkway N Maple Grove, MN 55369 |
| Phone | 763-494-6000 |
| Website | maplegrovemn.gov |
Searching Maple Grove Criminal Records
There are a few ways to search Maple Grove criminal records. The free route is the Minnesota Court Records Online system at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us. MCRO covers Hennepin County District Court cases filed after July 1, 2015. You can search by person name, case number, or case type without creating an account. Results show party names, charges, case status, and docket entries.
For older cases or full documents, you may need to go to the Hennepin County Government Center at 300 South 6th Street in Minneapolis. The Court Administrator's office can pull files and make copies. Call (612) 348-6161 to confirm hours and what to bring. Court staff cannot give legal advice, but they can tell you what is in a file and how much copies cost.
The BCA also runs a statewide criminal history search at chs.state.mn.us. The fee is $8 per name. This is a good option if you are looking for a full Minnesota criminal history rather than just one county. Under Minnesota Statutes § 13.87, public conviction data stays available for 15 years after the sentence ends.
Note: Arrest data that did not lead to a conviction does not appear in public BCA criminal history results.
Hennepin County Court Records
Maple Grove sits in Hennepin County, which means all criminal cases that go to court are filed with the Hennepin County District Court. This is the 4th Judicial District. The courthouse at 300 South 6th Street in Minneapolis handles arraignments, hearings, trials, and sentencing for cases originating in Maple Grove. The Court Administrator keeps all case files and processes records requests for the public.
Hennepin County is the largest county in Minnesota and processes a high volume of criminal cases. The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You can search for case information on MCRO before making the trip downtown. If the record you need is not yet in MCRO, or if you need certified copies, visiting in person is the right move. Certified copies cost more than standard copies. Check the court's current fee schedule when you call ahead.
| Court | Hennepin County District Court - 4th Judicial District |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 South 6th Street Minneapolis, MN 55487 |
| Phone | (612) 348-6161 |
| Hours | Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Criminal Background Checks in Maple Grove
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension handles official statewide background checks. The public search at chs.state.mn.us costs $8 per name and covers all convictions on file in Minnesota. This includes cases from Maple Grove and any other county in the state. Results come back quickly, usually within minutes for online searches. The BCA site at bca.dps.mn.gov has full details on what the search covers and how to submit a request.
Under § 13.87, public criminal history data includes the time and place of arrest, the charges filed, and the final case outcome. The 15-year window applies to convictions. Arrests without convictions, and cases that were dismissed, are not part of the public-facing criminal history report. Law enforcement agencies and licensed background check companies can access broader data that is not available to the general public.
Expungement in Maple Grove
People with criminal records in Maple Grove may qualify to have those records sealed through expungement under Minnesota law. There are two main paths. The first is automatic expungement under Minnesota Statutes § 609A.015. This applies when charges were dismissed, when a person was acquitted, or when a diversion program was completed. In those cases, the court can seal the record without a formal petition from the person.
The second path is a petition-based expungement under Minnesota Statutes § 609A.03. This covers convictions where a waiting period has passed and the person meets the eligibility requirements. The court weighs the benefit to the petitioner against any risk to public safety. If granted, the record is sealed from public view, including BCA public searches and MCRO. Filing the petition at the Hennepin County District Court is the starting point for Maple Grove residents seeking expungement of a conviction.
Predatory Offender Registry
People convicted of qualifying sex offenses in Minnesota must register with local law enforcement under Minnesota Statutes § 243.166. This includes people who live, work, or attend school in Maple Grove. Registrants must notify police when they move or change their status. The BCA maintains the statewide predatory offender registry and updates it regularly.
Risk-level notifications for predatory offenders are governed by Minnesota Statutes § 244.052. Level three offenders, who are considered the highest risk, may be subject to community notification. The Maple Grove Police Department works with the BCA and Hennepin County to track registered offenders living in the city and to carry out required notifications. The public can search the registry through the BCA's public portal at bca.dps.mn.gov. Search by name or ZIP code to see offenders registered in the Maple Grove area.
Nearby Cities
Maple Grove is surrounded by other cities in the northwest Twin Cities metro. If you need criminal records from a neighboring city, these pages cover their police departments and court access.
Hennepin County Criminal Records
Maple Grove is part of Hennepin County. All criminal court cases from the city are filed with the Hennepin County District Court. For full county-level resources, including the Sheriff's Office, jail roster, and county court details, visit the Hennepin County page.