Edina Criminal History Records

Edina criminal history records are held by the Edina Police Department, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, and the Hennepin County District Court. Edina is in Hennepin County and is part of Minnesota's 4th Judicial District. If you need to find arrest records, look up court case information, or access background check data tied to Edina, this page covers the main sources and how to reach each one. Court records can be searched online for free through state tools. Local police reports go through the department's records unit. Statewide background checks run through the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

Edina Police Department Criminal Records

The Edina Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city and keeps records of local arrests, incidents, and police activity. Chief Todd Milburn leads the department. The records unit processes public data requests under Minnesota's Government Data Practices Act. If you need a police report from an Edina incident or want to make a public data request, the department has dedicated contacts for records matters.

The department is located at 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424. Administration phone is (952) 826-1610. For after-hours and emergency dispatch, call (952) 826-1600. The department also offers fingerprinting services on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 PM by appointment, at a cost of $15 for the first card and $5 for each additional card.

The screenshot below was captured from the Edina Police Department website, which has contact details for the records unit and information on the services the department provides.

The Edina Police site has links to the records unit contact and explains what types of public data the department can provide. Use it to identify the right channel for your request.

The screenshot below was captured from the Edina Find or Request Public Records page, which is the city's official gateway for public data requests covering police and other city department records.

The public records page explains what is available, how to submit a request, and what fees apply. It covers data from the police department and other city departments.

Hennepin County Court Records for Edina

Criminal cases from Edina are handled by the Hennepin County District Court in Minneapolis, part of Minnesota's 4th Judicial District. This court processes all criminal matter types for the county. For complete information on Hennepin County's court system and access options, see the Hennepin County criminal history page.

Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) is the free statewide system for searching court case records. Look up Edina cases by name or case number at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us and see docket entries, charges, hearing dates, and case status. Criminal documents filed on or after July 1, 2015 are generally viewable online. Older records require a direct request from the Hennepin County court administrator at (612) 348-3991.

Minnesota Statute 13.82 governs what law enforcement data is public. Arrest data and booking records are generally public under this law. Active investigation data may be restricted. Records staff at the Hennepin County Government Center can help locate files not available online.

Note: Juvenile records are not public and will not appear in MCRO searches for Edina or other Hennepin County cities.

BCA Background Checks for Edina

The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) maintains statewide criminal history records covering all Minnesota courts including Hennepin County. For an official certified background check covering Edina case history, use the BCA portal at dps.mn.gov. Standard criminal history checks cost $15. Nonprofit organizations pay $8. Fingerprint-based checks carry additional fees.

Under Minnesota Statute 13.87, conviction records held by the BCA are public for 15 years following sentence discharge. Arrest-only records are not public through the BCA. For most general searches, MCRO gives 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 at no cost.

Edina Criminal Record Expungement

Under Minnesota Statute 609A.02, people can petition to seal certain criminal records. Edina residents with cases filed in Hennepin County would petition at the Hennepin County District Court in Minneapolis. Waiting periods depend on offense type: two years for misdemeanors, four years for gross misdemeanors, and five years for certain felonies. Not every offense qualifies for expungement.

Expungement seals the record from public access but does not destroy it. Law enforcement and certain agencies can still access sealed records under limited conditions. The petition must be served on the BCA, the arresting agency, and the prosecuting office. Each can object. The judge reviews all responses before deciding. This process takes several months in most cases.

The Minnesota Judicial Branch at mncourts.gov has expungement petition forms and step-by-step instructions. Legal aid organizations serving Hennepin County can help Edina residents figure out if they qualify and how to file correctly.

Victim Notification: VINE

VINE, the Victim Information and Notification Everyday service, is free and lets crime victims track custody status for offenders held in the Hennepin County jail. If someone arrested in Edina is in county custody, register for automatic alerts at vinelink.com. Notifications go out when an inmate is released, transferred, or their status changes. You can also call 1-877-664-8463 at any time to register or check status by phone.

Nearby Cities

Edina is in southern Hennepin County near several other communities. All criminal records for these cities run through the Hennepin County 4th District court system.