Coon Rapids Criminal History Records
Coon Rapids criminal history records are held by the Coon Rapids Police Department, the Anoka County Sheriff's Office, and the Anoka County District Court. Coon Rapids is in Anoka County and is part of Minnesota's 10th Judicial District. If you need to find arrest records, look up court case information, or run a background check tied to Coon Rapids, this page covers the main sources and how to reach each one. Court records are searchable online for free. Local police report requests go through the department. Statewide background checks go through the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Coon Rapids Overview
Coon Rapids Police Department Records
The Coon Rapids Police Department handles local law enforcement and maintains records of arrests, incidents, and police activity in the city. The department processes public data requests under Minnesota's Government Data Practices Act. If you need a police report from a Coon Rapids incident or want to file a formal public data request, the records unit is the right place to start.
The department is located at 11155 Robinson Drive, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Main phone is (763) 767-6481. You can also reach the department by email at CoonRapidsPD@coonrapidsmn.gov.
The screenshot below was captured from the Coon Rapids Police Department website, which has contact details, information on police services, and links to the department's records request tools.
The police website has direct links to the records request form and department contacts. Use it to identify the right channel for your specific type of records need.
The screenshot below was captured from the Coon Rapids Police Request for Information form, which is the city's online form for submitting public data requests to the police department.
The online form lets you submit a records request without visiting the department in person. It covers police reports, incident summaries, and other public data the department holds.
| Office | Coon Rapids Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 11155 Robinson Drive, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 |
| Phone | (763) 767-6481 |
| CoonRapidsPD@coonrapidsmn.gov | |
| Records Form | coonrapidsmn.gov/records-form |
| Data Practices | coonrapidsmn.gov/data-practices |
The city's data practices page explains what records are public and how to make a request. For questions about data practices, the City Clerk can be reached at (763) 767-6493.
Anoka County Court Records for Coon Rapids
Criminal cases in Coon Rapids are handled by the Anoka County District Court, part of Minnesota's 10th Judicial District. The court maintains files for all criminal matter types. For complete information on the Anoka County court system and records access options, see the Anoka County criminal history page.
Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) is the free statewide system for searching court case records. You can look up Coon Rapids cases by name or case number and see docket entries, charges, hearing dates, and case status at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us. Criminal documents filed on or after July 1, 2015 are generally viewable online. Older records can be requested through the Anoka County court administrator.
Minnesota Statute 13.82 governs public access to law enforcement data. Arrest records and booking data are generally public. Active investigation data may be restricted until the case is closed or inactive. Records staff at the Anoka County courthouse can help you locate files that are not fully available online.
Background Checks and BCA Records
The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is the statewide source for comprehensive Minnesota criminal history records. BCA records cover arrests, charges, and dispositions from all courts including Anoka County. For an official certified background check covering Coon Rapids case history, use the BCA portal at dps.mn.gov.
Under Minnesota Statute 13.87, conviction records are public for 15 years following sentence discharge. Arrest records held by the BCA are not public. For general searches, MCRO provides access to court-level conviction and case data without a formal BCA request. The DOC Offender Locator at coms.doc.state.mn.us/publicviewer shows current and past DOC offenders statewide for free.
Expungement of Coon Rapids Criminal Records
Under Minnesota Statute 609A.02, people can petition to have certain criminal records sealed. Coon Rapids residents whose cases were filed in Anoka County would petition at the Anoka County District Court. Waiting periods range from two years for misdemeanors to five years for certain felonies. Not all offenses are eligible for expungement.
Expungement seals the record from public view but does not destroy it. Law enforcement and certain agencies retain access to sealed records under limited conditions. The petition process requires serving copies on the BCA, the arresting agency, and the prosecutor. The judge reviews any objections before deciding. The full process takes several months in most cases.
The Minnesota Judicial Branch at mncourts.gov has expungement forms and instructions. Legal aid organizations serving Anoka County can help Coon Rapids residents determine eligibility and prepare their petitions correctly.
Victim Notification: VINE
VINE, the Victim Information and Notification Everyday service, is free and lets crime victims track the custody status of offenders in the Anoka County jail. If someone arrested in Coon Rapids is in county custody, you can register for automatic alerts at vinelink.com. Notifications go out when an inmate is released, transferred, or escapes. You can also call 1-877-664-8463 at any hour to register or check status by phone.
Nearby Cities
Coon Rapids is in southern Anoka County near several other communities. Criminal records for all Anoka County cities run through the same 10th District court system.