Dakota County Criminal Records (Minnesota)

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Dakota County Clerks file important documents and preserve municipal records in order to maintain an archive for their municipality that can be accessed by the public in Dakota County, MN. The Clerk's Office is an important source for Dakota County crime records. Multiple court records can be obtained through the Clerk's Office, including Dakota County criminal case records for felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic infractions. Many Clerk's Offices provide online access to court records as well as online criminal history searches.

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Dakota County Courts maintain records on their cases and make these documents available to the public, including criminal records for felonies and misdemeanors, criminal violations, and traffic infractions in Dakota County, MN. There are many types of Dakota County courts, including municipal, district, superior, and appellate courts. You will need to know the Dakota County Criminal Court of record and have a name or the case number in order to locate a court case. Many courts also provide docket information for ongoing cases. Court records can often be requested online.

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Dakota County District attorneys are charged with prosecuting crimes in Dakota County, MN. The District Attorney's Office makes information on ongoing Dakota County criminal cases and upcoming court dates available to the public. Most District Attorney's Offices provide online access to current and recent Dakota County criminal records, excluding juvenile records and cases sealed by the court. If you need information on an ongoing criminal case, the District Attorney's Office can give you important information about the defendants involved in the case.

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Dakota County Jails and Prisons maintain records on current and former inmates in Dakota County, MN. This information is accessible to the public through the relevant Department of Corrections (DOC) or the Federal Bureau of Prisons. These Dakota County crime records contain information on a criminal's conviction and sentence, the facility where an inmate is incarcerated, and release dates. In order to locate jail and prison records, you will need a last name and supporting information such as an identification number, date of birth, and the inmate's incarceration status. Dakota County Jail and prison records are available online through county, state, or federal databases.

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Dakota County Police Departments maintain records on criminal arrests, incidents reported to the police, and other criminal records in Dakota County, MN. Many of these Dakota County police records are available to the public, including 911 incident response reports, police incident reports, and witness statements in certain departments. Logs of Dakota County criminal arrests and search warrants are also public records. Some police records, particularly those involving ongoing cases or sensitive information, are sealed. Dakota County police departments provide online access to crime records online.

Dakota County Probation Departments enforce court orders by monitoring probationers to prevent them from committing new crimes in Dakota County, MN. Probation departments maintain records on individuals currently or formerly under probation. Minnesota law governs access to Dakota County probation records and may restrict certain information about a probationer. Contact the local Dakota County Probation Department if you need someone's probation or crime record.

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Dakota County Sheriffs maintain records on criminal arrests, incidents reported to the sheriff, traffic collision reports, and other criminal records in Dakota County, MN. Some sheriff's criminal records, particularly those involving ongoing cases or sensitive information, are not available to the public. Sheriff's Offices provide access to incident reports if you know some basic information about the incident, and provide useful information Dakota County criminal background checks.

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Dakota County Town Halls and City Halls are the chief administrative offices that runs the town or city in Dakota County, MN. Town Halls and City Halls maintain records related to the locality, including criminal records. Many provide online access to local Dakota County crime reports.