Plymouth Criminal Records

Plymouth criminal records are handled through Hennepin County District Court, which processes all criminal cases for the city. Plymouth is one of the largest cities in Minnesota with a population of about 81,000, located in the western part of Hennepin County. The city runs a Public Safety Department that handles both police and fire services. Criminal cases involving Plymouth residents are filed at the Hennepin County courthouse in Minneapolis. For police reports and local records, contact Plymouth Public Safety at 763-509-5188. You can search court cases online for free through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Plymouth Public Safety and Criminal Records

Plymouth operates a combined Public Safety Department that handles police and fire services for the city. The department is led by Director Erik Fadden and is located at 3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55447-1482. The main city phone number is 763-509-5000. For public safety matters, contact 763-509-5188. The TDD number for hearing-impaired callers is 763-509-5065. Email for general city inquiries is info@plymouthmn.gov.

Plymouth's police operations are part of the broader Public Safety Department structure. This setup is similar to how Woodbury handles its combined services. For police reports, incident records, and accident reports, contact the Public Safety Department directly at 763-509-5188. Staff can advise on what records are available, how to submit a request, and what fees apply. Copy fees vary by record type.

Plymouth's city website at plymouthmn.gov/police links to police department services and contact information. The city departments page at plymouthmn.gov/departments lists all city services with direct contacts for each director. Note that Plymouth's public website has experienced access restrictions for outside users. If you can't reach the site, call the main city line at 763-509-5000 for assistance.

Because Plymouth's city website has had external access issues, the BCA and MCRO are reliable fallback resources for criminal records tied to Plymouth cases. Both systems are fully accessible and cover Plymouth's criminal cases through Hennepin County.

How to Search Plymouth Criminal Records

Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) is the best starting point for searching Plymouth criminal records online. The system covers Hennepin County District Court, which handles all Plymouth cases. Go to publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us and search by full name, case number, or citation. Results show party names, charges, docket entries, hearing dates, and case status. There is no charge to search or download public documents through MCRO. Most documents filed after July 1, 2015 are available.

For a broader criminal history check covering all of Minnesota, use the BCA Public Criminal History Search at chs.state.mn.us. The fee is $8 per person. You need the person's full name and date of birth. This search returns felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions from across the state. Under Minn. Stat. section 13.87, conviction data is public for 15 years after sentence discharge. The BCA does not show arrest-only records or convictions from other states.

For Plymouth-specific police records, call 763-509-5188 or visit the Public Safety Department at 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Bring the report number, incident date, and names of the parties if possible. If you are requesting records about yourself, you will need a valid photo ID. Copy fees apply for most police report requests.

Note: Plymouth's police and public safety website has had access issues for remote visitors. Call 763-509-5000 directly if you are unable to access the online forms or records pages.

Hennepin County Court Records for Plymouth

Plymouth is in Hennepin County, and Hennepin County District Court handles all criminal cases from the city. The courthouse is at 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487. Phone: (612) 348-6161. The Court Administrator's office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hennepin County is Minnesota's largest and most active district court, part of the Fourth Judicial District.

MCRO provides free online access to Hennepin County criminal cases, including Plymouth. For certified copies, visit the courthouse in person or mail a written request. When you visit, bring the person's full name and a case number or approximate filing year. Staff can pull files and make copies on the spot. Certified copies cost more than uncertified ones. Call (612) 348-6161 ahead of time to confirm current fees for the specific record type you need.

The Fourth Judicial District covers only Hennepin County, but it processes more criminal cases than any other district in Minnesota. Plymouth is one of the larger suburbs in the county. The court's self-help center at the Government Center can help residents understand court procedures and find the right forms if they are navigating the system on their own.

Criminal Background Checks in Plymouth

The Minnesota BCA runs the statewide public criminal history database at chs.state.mn.us. The cost is $8 per search. BCA is headquartered at 1430 Maryland Avenue East, St. Paul, MN 55106, phone (651) 793-2400. In-person searches at the BCA office also cost $8. The search covers Minnesota convictions for felonies, gross misdemeanors, and misdemeanors. Under Minn. Stat. section 13.87, conviction records are public for 15 years following sentence discharge.

The BCA search does not include arrest-only records, juvenile criminal history, federal criminal records, or records from other states. For those types, you would need to contact the relevant court or agency directly. For Plymouth Police reports and local incident data, contact Public Safety at 763-509-5188.

Minnesota's law enforcement data statute at Minn. Stat. section 13.82 governs what police records from Plymouth Public Safety are public versus private. Arrest data, booking photographs, and incident response records are generally public under that statute. Active investigation records are confidential until the case closes. Closed investigations may be disclosed depending on the circumstances and any privacy interests involved.

Expungement in Plymouth

Plymouth residents seeking to seal a criminal record file expungement petitions at Hennepin County District Court under Minn. Stat. section 609A.03. The petition names all agencies holding records about the case. Each agency must be served. A hearing follows, where the judge weighs the public benefit of open records against the petitioner's interest in moving forward. Expungement seals, not destroys, the record. Law enforcement retains access for certain legal purposes.

Automatic expungement under Minn. Stat. section 609A.015 may apply to some Plymouth cases. Cases that ended in dismissal, no charge filed, or a vacated stay of adjudication may qualify for automatic sealing by the BCA without a petition. The 2023 expansion of this provision makes more cases eligible than before. For help with the process, Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid at mylegalaid.org serves Hennepin County residents who meet income eligibility requirements.

Sex Offender Registry in Plymouth

Minnesota requires people convicted of qualifying sex offenses to register as predatory offenders with the BCA under Minn. Stat. section 243.166. Registrants report home and work addresses, vehicles, and phone numbers. They verify this data in person once a year during their birth month. Address changes require a report within five days. Failure to register is a felony with up to five years in prison.

Community notification rules at Minn. Stat. section 244.052 assign offenders a risk level from I to III. Level III offenders are posted publicly on the Department of Corrections Offender Locator at coms.doc.state.mn.us/PublicViewer. You can search by name or address to find Level III offenders near Plymouth. The search is free. For Level I and II offenders or questions about a specific person, contact Plymouth Public Safety at 763-509-5188 or the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office.

Nearby Cities

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Hennepin County Criminal Records

Plymouth is in Hennepin County, and all criminal cases go through Hennepin County District Court in Minneapolis. For more details on county court resources, the sheriff's office, and other records access options, visit the Hennepin County criminal records page.

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