Scott County Criminal History Records

Scott County criminal history records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office, the District Court, and state agencies in Shakopee, Minnesota. The county is part of the 1st Judicial District and serves a growing population of about 150,000 in the southwest Twin Cities metro area. Whether you need to check the jail roster, find court case records, or request an official criminal history, this page covers the tools and offices for Scott County. Most searches can begin online without a trip to the courthouse.

Scott County Sheriff Criminal Records

The Scott County Sheriff's Office is based at 301 Fuller St S, Shakopee MN 55379. The main phone number is (952) 496-8300. The Sheriff manages patrol for the county and operates the county jail. Arrest records, booking data, and incident information all flow through the Sheriff's department. The Criminal Records Unit can also be reached at (952) 496-8300 for specific records requests.

The Sheriff's Office publishes a jail roster that is updated hourly. You can view current inmates, see their charges, and track booking information at scottcountymn.gov/1583/Jail-Roster. The roster includes individual inmate links and charge details, making it one of the more detailed public jail rosters available at the county level. The jail phone is (952) 496-8314 for direct inquiries about custody status. For records requests, the Sheriff's Records page is at scottcountymn.gov/1555/Records.

The screenshot below is from the Scott County District Court page on mncourts.gov, listing court services, contacts, and hours for the courthouse in Shakopee.

The District Court page gives the courthouse address, contact numbers, and division listings for Scott County court services including the criminal division.

Scott County Criminal Court Records and MCRO

The Scott County District Court handles all criminal cases filed in the county. It is located at 200 Fourth Ave W, Shakopee MN 55379. The court phone number is (952) 496-8200. Scott County is part of Minnesota's 1st Judicial District, which also covers several neighboring counties in southern Minnesota.

Minnesota Court Records Online, or MCRO, is the free public portal for court case records statewide. You can search Scott County criminal cases by name or case number and find docket entries, charges, hearing dates, and case status. Access it at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us. MCRO is updated regularly and covers cases going back many years. Some cases are sealed or restricted and will not appear in full. For most searches, MCRO gives enough detail to understand a case history without needing to visit the courthouse.

The screenshot below is from Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO), the statewide court portal that covers Scott County criminal case filings and is free to use.

MCRO lets you search Scott County court cases any time of day. No account is needed for basic name searches.

Minnesota Statute 13.82 governs what law enforcement data is public in Minnesota. Arrest data, incident reports, and booking information are generally accessible under this statute. Some details may be restricted depending on the case type or investigation status.

Scott County Jail Roster and Warrant Records

The Scott County Jail roster is updated hourly and posted publicly at scottcountymn.gov/1583/Jail-Roster. The roster includes individual inmate records with charge information and booking dates. This is one of the more detailed online jail rosters in the Minnesota county system. If you need to check whether someone was recently booked or is currently held, this is the fastest way to check without making a phone call.

For warrant information, the best approach is to run a name search through MCRO and check whether the court record shows active warrant activity. You can also call the Sheriff's office at (952) 496-8300 to ask directly. Warrants are issued by the court but served by the Sheriff. Once a warrant is resolved, the court docket is updated. For people already in state prison, check the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator for current status and release information.

Background Checks and BCA Criminal History

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension maintains the statewide criminal history database used for official background checks. This database includes Scott County arrests, charges, and court dispositions. You can request a personal record check or an authorized third-party check at bca.dps.mn.gov. For official certified records, the BCA is the required source. Their records pull from law enforcement and court data across all 87 Minnesota counties.

Minnesota Statute 13.87 controls what criminal history data can be accessed and by whom. Arrest-level data is generally public, but full disposition histories are more restricted and often require an authorized formal request. The BCA also runs the predatory offender registry and maintains additional public safety databases used by law enforcement and courts across the state. Scott County data is well represented in the BCA system given the county's active and growing population.

The Minnesota DOC Offender Locator at coms.doc.state.mn.us/publicviewer covers current and past state prison inmates. For Scott County convictions that resulted in a prison sentence, this is where to check current facility, sentence length, and release information.

Scott County Criminal Record Expungement

People with Scott County criminal records may be eligible to petition for expungement under Minnesota Statute 609A.02. An expungement seals a criminal record from public view. Eligibility depends on the type of charge, how the case ended, and how much time has passed. Not every offense can be expunged. The petition is filed with the District Court in Shakopee.

Filing a petition requires serving copies on the BCA, the arresting agency, and the prosecuting office. Each has a set period to respond and can file an objection if they oppose the request. After the review window, the judge holds a hearing and rules on the petition. If approved, the record is sealed from public searches, though law enforcement retains access under limited circumstances spelled out in state law. The process generally takes several months. The court clerk in Shakopee can provide information about self-help resources and forms for people filing without an attorney.

Victim Notification: VINE Link

VINE Link is a free statewide service for crime victims who want to track offender custody status. If someone connected to a Scott County case is in the county jail or a state facility, register at vinelink.com for automatic alerts when the person is released, transferred, or escapes. VINE is available around the clock and covers both county jails and state correctional facilities.

Cities in Scott County

Scott County includes Shakopee and several growing suburbs in the southwest metro. All criminal cases filed anywhere in the county go through the Scott County District Court in Shakopee.

Communities in Scott County include Shakopee, Prior Lake, Savage, Jordan, and New Prague. Criminal records for all of these communities are maintained through the Scott County court system. None of these cities currently meet the population threshold for a separate city page on this site.

Nearby Counties

Scott County borders several other Minnesota counties. If you are unsure which county has the records you need, check where the case was filed.