crowwing. The court is in the 9th Judicial District. All levels of criminal cases, from petty misdemeanors to felonies, are handled here. The court administrator maintains all case files and handles records requests from the public.
Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us is the free way to search Crow Wing County court records. It covers cases filed after July 1, 2015. Search by name or case number to see charges, docket entries, hearing dates, and current case status. This is the best first step for most records searches. The court finder at mncourts.gov/Find-Courts has current courthouse hours and contact details for Brainerd.
For cases before July 2015, or if you need document copies and certified records, contact the courthouse. Staff can search older files manually and let you know what is in the public record. Bring a photo ID when visiting in person, especially if requesting copies.
BCA Criminal History Records
The Minnesota BCA manages the statewide criminal history database. It covers all 87 counties, including Crow Wing. A public name search costs $8 and runs through chs.state.mn.us. Learn more about the BCA's services at bca.dps.mn.gov.
Minnesota Statute 13.87 defines what the public can access through the BCA. Conviction records are available for 15 years after sentence discharge. Older records, dismissed cases, and expunged records do not appear in public results. The BCA is best for checking whether someone has a recent felony or gross misdemeanor on record in Minnesota. Arrest-only records that did not result in conviction are excluded from public searches.
Crow Wing County Sheriff Records
The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office page at crowwing.us is the direct source for law enforcement contact details and public safety resources in the county.
The Sheriff's page includes jail contact information, division listings, and links to public safety programs available to Crow Wing County residents.
The roster is updated regularly with current booking data and shows charges and custody status for each person held in the county jail.
Expungement in Crow Wing County
People with criminal records in Crow Wing County can petition the District Court to seal those records under Minnesota Statute 609A. Expungement seals the record from public access at the BCA, in court records, and at law enforcement agencies named in the court order. The record is not wiped out. It stays on file but is not visible in public searches.
Automatic expungement under Minnesota Statute 609A.015 applies to some Crow Wing County cases. Cases that ended in acquittal or dismissal often qualify, as do certain stays of adjudication and some lower-level offenses after the waiting period ends. For other cases, you petition the court. You serve the county attorney, who may object. A judge decides at a hearing. If granted, the order directs all named agencies to seal their copies within the required time.
DOC Viewer and Sex Offender Registry
The Minnesota Department of Corrections free offender search is at coms.doc.state.mn.us/PublicViewer. It covers people currently in state prison or under supervised release in Minnesota. Search by name to see current status and supervision details for people connected to Crow Wing County cases.
Predatory offender registration requirements are set by Minnesota Statute 243.166. Anyone with a qualifying offense conviction must register with the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office. The BCA maintains the statewide public registry online. Not registering or keeping registration current is a felony in Minnesota.
Note: Because the Crow Wing County jail houses Cass County inmates under contract, searches for Cass County arrestees may return Brainerd addresses on booking records.
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Nearby Counties
Crow Wing County borders these counties in north-central Minnesota. Each has its own district court and sheriff for criminal records.
