Plymouth Criminal History Records

Plymouth criminal history records are processed through the Hennepin County District Court and the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, both located in Minneapolis. Plymouth has its own police department for local law enforcement, but criminal case records and county-level criminal history go through Hennepin County, which is part of Minnesota's 4th Judicial District. This page covers how to find criminal records tied to Plymouth using county and state resources.

Hennepin County Sheriff Criminal Records

For criminal history records tied to Plymouth, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is the key county law enforcement source. The Sheriff's Office handles booking records, jail data, and law enforcement records for the county, including arrests made by Plymouth Police that result in county jail bookings. The main Sheriff's Office is at 350 S 5th St Room 6, Minneapolis MN 55415. The main line is (612) 348-3744. Jail inquiries go to (612) 596-9900. The website is at hennepinsheriff.org.

The screenshot below is from the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office website, which is the main hub for county-level law enforcement records including those connected to Plymouth arrests.

The Sheriff's site links to the Jail Data Dashboard, jail contact information, and resources for records requests from the county level.

Plymouth Police Department handles day-to-day law enforcement within city limits. For incident reports and police records from Plymouth officers, contact Plymouth Police directly. For records involving county jail bookings or county-level criminal history, the Hennepin County Sheriff is the right contact. When you are not sure which agency has the record, start with Minnesota Court Records Online to find the case number, then contact the right office.

Hennepin County Court Records

All Plymouth criminal cases are filed in the Hennepin County District Court in Minneapolis, which is part of Minnesota's 4th Judicial District. The courthouse is at 300 S Sixth St, Minneapolis MN 55487. Court records for Plymouth cases sit in the same system as cases from Minneapolis and all other Hennepin County cities. You can search them online through MCRO.

Minnesota Court Records Online gives free public access to Hennepin County court records. Go to publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us to search by name, case number, or citation number. MCRO shows docket entries, charges, case status, and upcoming hearings. Documents filed on or after July 1, 2015 are generally viewable online. For older records or certified copies, you need to contact the Hennepin County Court Administrator's office.

Under Minn. Stat. 13.82, arrest data from Plymouth cases is public once it enters the court system. The basic arrest details, including name, charges, and date, are accessible to the public. Active investigations may restrict some data temporarily, but once a case closes, most records are public.

Hennepin County also has a County Attorney case search tool for adult felonies at hennepinattorney.org. This is a separate system from MCRO and often has more detail about prosecution decisions and case outcomes for felony-level cases from Plymouth.

Note: For misdemeanor cases handled by Plymouth city attorneys, check directly with MCRO or contact Plymouth city offices for case details not appearing in the County Attorney system.

BCA Background Checks

The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension maintains the statewide criminal history database that includes all Plymouth and Hennepin County records. Use the BCA's background check portal at dps.mn.gov to search criminal history statewide. Standard checks cost $15. Nonprofit organizations pay $8. For questions about the BCA system, call (651) 793-2400.

Under Minn. Stat. 13.87, conviction data from Plymouth cases is public for 15 years after someone finishes their sentence. Arrest records without a conviction are not part of the BCA's public search tool. If you need arrest-level data, use MCRO or contact Hennepin County directly. The DOC Offender Locator at coms.doc.state.mn.us/publicviewer covers anyone sentenced to state prison, including those convicted in Hennepin County for Plymouth cases. The tool is free and shows current facility, release dates, and supervision status.

Plymouth Criminal Record Expungement

If you have a criminal record from a Plymouth case, you may qualify to seal it under Minn. Stat. 609A.02. Expungement seals the record from public access without erasing it. Misdemeanors have a two-year waiting period. Gross misdemeanors need four years. Certain felonies require five years after completing the sentence. Plymouth cases go through Hennepin County District Court for expungement petitions. Filing fees are around $300, and the process takes several months from petition to decision. Some cases qualify for automatic expungement without a formal petition under Minn. Stat. 609A.015.

Victim Notification: VINE

Crime victims connected to Plymouth arrests can register for VINE alerts at vinelink.com or by calling 1-877-664-8463. Plymouth arrests that result in jail time go through the Hennepin County jail system, which VINE covers. You will get automatic notifications when an inmate is released, moved, or escapes. The service is free and runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Nearby Cities

Plymouth is in western Hennepin County, close to several other qualifying cities. All Hennepin County cities share the same district court system in Minneapolis for criminal cases.