Blaine Criminal History Records
Blaine criminal history records are held by the Blaine Police Department, the Anoka County Sheriff's Office, and the Anoka County District Court. If you need to find arrest records, case files, or background check information for someone in Blaine, you can start with the police department for local incidents or go directly to state databases for broader criminal history. This page covers where to search, who holds which records, and how to get what you need. Blaine is in Anoka County and is part of Minnesota's 10th Judicial District.
Blaine Overview
Blaine Police Department Criminal Records
The Blaine Police Department handles law enforcement for the city and maintains records on local incidents, arrests, and police reports. If you need a copy of a police report or want to ask about an arrest that happened in Blaine, the police department is the first stop. Records staff can help with requests for public data under Minnesota's Government Data Practices Act.
The screenshot below was captured from the Blaine Police Department website, which has contact information for the records unit and information on how to submit a public data request.
The Blaine Police Department site has contact details for submitting a data practices request. Use it to reach the right staff for your specific records need.
For arrest or incident records related to a Blaine case, contact the department directly. They handle local police report requests and can point you to the right office if the record you need sits with another agency. The Anoka County Sheriff works alongside Blaine PD for county-wide law enforcement functions including jail operations.
| Office | Blaine Police Department |
|---|---|
| Website | blainemn.gov/police |
Anoka County Sheriff and Jail Records
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office provides county-wide law enforcement and operates the county jail. Booking records and inmate information for people held in Anoka County flow through the Sheriff's Office. Blaine residents who are arrested and held in custody will be booked at the Anoka County jail.
The screenshot below was captured from the Anoka County Sheriff's Office website, which lists contact information, inmate search tools, and public data request options.
The Sheriff's site gives you direct access to jail information and helps you identify the right contact for records requests tied to county-level law enforcement activity.
The Sheriff's Office can be reached at (763) 324-5000. You can also use the VINE Link service to track inmate status and get notified about custody changes for someone booked at the Anoka County jail. Minnesota Statute 13.82 sets the rules for what law enforcement data is public, including arrest and booking records.
| Office | Anoka County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Phone | (763) 324-5000 |
| Website | anokacountymn.gov/sheriff |
Anoka County District Court Records
Criminal cases filed in Blaine are handled by the Anoka County District Court, which is part of Minnesota's 10th Judicial District. The court maintains case files for misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and felonies. For more details on the court system and how to access records in Anoka County, visit the Anoka County criminal history page.
Minnesota Court Records Online, known as MCRO, is the free public access system for court case records statewide. You can search by name or case number and pull up docket entries, hearing dates, charges, and case status. MCRO covers Anoka County District Court cases. Access it at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us. Some records are sealed or restricted by court order, so not every case will appear in full.
Older case files that are not available online can still be requested through the court administrator's office. If you know the case number or approximate filing date, staff can help locate the file. Court records include charging documents, plea information, sentencing orders, and other filings that become part of the public case record once a case is resolved.
Note: Juvenile criminal records are not public and will not appear in MCRO searches for Blaine or any other Minnesota city.
Background Checks and BCA Records
For a full criminal history background check covering activity in Blaine and across Minnesota, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is the primary source. The BCA keeps statewide records that include arrests, charges, and court dispositions from every county in the state. You can request a personal record check or a third-party background check through their portal at dps.mn.gov.
Under Minnesota Statute 13.87, criminal history data held by the BCA is classified as private data in most cases. Conviction records are public for 15 years after the discharge of a sentence, but arrest-only data is not public through the BCA system. For most general searches, MCRO gives you access to court-level conviction and case data without needing to go through the BCA.
The DOC Offender Locator at coms.doc.state.mn.us/publicviewer is free and shows current and past offenders in Department of Corrections custody. For anyone convicted and sent to prison for a Blaine or Anoka County case, this is where you check their status, facility, and release information.
Criminal Record Expungement in Blaine
Minnesota allows people to petition for expungement of certain criminal records under Minnesota Statute 609A.02. An expungement seals the record from public view. Not every offense qualifies. The law sets waiting periods based on offense type: two years for misdemeanors, four years for gross misdemeanors, and five years for certain felonies. Blaine residents file expungement petitions at the Anoka County District Court.
Filing for expungement means submitting a petition to the court where the case was originally handled. For a Blaine case, that is the Anoka County District Court. The petition must be served on several agencies including the BCA, the arresting agency, and the prosecuting office. Each has a right to object before the judge decides. The full process typically takes several months.
If granted, expungement seals the record from public view but does not erase it entirely. Law enforcement and certain employers can still see sealed records in limited circumstances. Legal aid organizations can help you figure out if you qualify and how to file correctly. The Minnesota Judicial Branch website at mncourts.gov has expungement forms and step-by-step guides.
Victim Notification: VINE
VINE, which stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday, is a free service that lets crime victims track the custody status of offenders. If someone was arrested and held at the Anoka County jail after an incident in Blaine, you can register for automatic alerts at vinelink.com. Notifications are sent when an inmate is released, transferred, or escapes. The service runs around the clock and is available by phone at 1-877-664-8463 as well.
Nearby Cities
Blaine is in northern Anoka County near several other communities. Criminal records for cities in Anoka County all go through the same 10th Judicial District court system.