Anoka County Court Records
How do I search Anoka County court records online?
Use Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO). Select Case Search for cases, Document Search for public PDFs by case number, Hearing Search for hearing information, or Judgment Search for docketed money judgments. Select Anoka in the county filter when you want local-only results. See the court records page for the full walkthrough.
Is MCRO the official Anoka County court record?
No. The Minnesota Judicial Branch warns that online information is not the official record. Courthouse public access terminals and Court Administration counter staff have the most complete view of the court file. For certified copies, call Copies of Court Documents at (763) 760-6550.
Why can't I find a pending criminal case by name?
The MCRO FAQ blocks defendant name search on pending criminal cases. You need the case number, citation number, attorney name, or attorney bar number. The block also applies to dismissed and continued-for-dismissal cases, which MCRO treats as pending criminal cases for search purposes.
Where is Anoka County District Court?
Anoka County District Court sits at 2100 3rd Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303. The main line is (763) 760-6700. Court Administration hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. See the District Court page.
What case types does Anoka County District Court handle?
The court handles civil, criminal, traffic, family, probate, and juvenile matters. Each case category has its own direct phone line. The Anoka County District Court page is part of the Tenth Judicial District.
Jail and Inmates
How do I find an inmate in Anoka County?
Use the official Inmate Locator at the Anoka County Sheriff's site. The locator covers current custody and people released from the Jail and Workhouse within 30 days. The inmate records page walks through the search.
What does the Anoka County inmate locator show?
Each booking detail includes name, booking number, custody status, arrest date, incarceration date, scheduled release date, release date, housing agency, jacket ID, charges with statute, any bail entries, and mugshot photo links.
How do I find a recently released Anoka County inmate?
Use the same Inmate Locator and pick the Released or Both option in the custody status radio. The released list covers releases from the past 30 days. After that, the court file or the state DOC viewer is the right tool. See released inmates.
How do I add money to a commissary account?
Use the Inmate Canteen / Turnkey Corrections account online, or visit the lobby kiosk at the Anoka County Jail. The kiosk accepts cash and credit or debit cards from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.
How do jail visits work?
Social visits are video visits. Visits must be scheduled 24 hours ahead and may be booked up to one week in advance. Each inmate is limited to one 20-minute visit per day. Visits start promptly and end at 20 minutes. See the Sheriff's Visiting Rules page.
Warrants and Police Reports
How do I search active Anoka County warrants?
Open the Sheriff's Online Warrant Search. Read the disclaimer and click "I agree" to reach the active warrant app. The portal lists active Anoka County District Court arrest warrants only. See warrant records.
Can I arrest or contact someone from the warrant list?
No. The disclaimer says to assume any fugitive on the list is dangerous, not to attempt contact or arrest, and to call 911 with the location. Only sworn law enforcement officers can act on an active warrant.
Who issues Anoka County warrants?
District Court judges issue warrants. The Sheriff's Office processes them but does not issue them. The Warrants Unit handles nearly 11,000 warrants issued or cleared each year. Call the Warrants Unit at 763-422-7500 for warrant questions.
How do I get a police report from the Anoka County Sheriff?
Use the Sheriff's Request Data portal or call 763-324-5050. Public data is open without ID under Minn. Stat. § 13.03. Private data requires a valid photo ID.
Marriage and Divorce
How do I apply for a marriage license in Anoka County?
Complete the county online application in one session, save the Order Number, and book an appointment using that number. Both applicants must appear in person within 10 days. See the marriage and divorce records page.
How much is a marriage license in Anoka County?
Effective July 1, 2025, the standard fee is $125. The reduced fee with 12 hours of qualifying premarital education is $50. Certified marriage certificate copies are $9 each.
How do I get a certified copy of an Anoka County marriage certificate?
Anoka County Vital Records issues certified copies only when the license was purchased in Anoka County. Request in person at the Government Center, online through MOMS or the county pay link, or by mail. Provide both parties' maiden or prior full names and the date of marriage.
Where are Anoka County divorce records?
Divorce records are family case files in Anoka County District Court. Search through MCRO with the Family case category checked. Many family documents are restricted from remote access; contact Court Administration at (763) 760-6700 for full records.
Probate, Public Data, and Background Checks
Where are Anoka County probate records?
Probate is in the Probate Division of Anoka County District Court. Search MCRO with the Probate (PR) category and the Anoka location filter. See the probate records page and Minn. Stat. ch. 524.
Can I run a background check through MCRO?
No. MCRO directs background check users to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension public criminal history search. MCRO also blocks pending criminal name searches.
How long do 911 audio recordings stay available in Anoka County?
The Sheriff's Request 911 Audio Recordings page lists availability up to 180 days from the incident date. Requests may take up to 10 business days.
Can I expunge my Minnesota criminal record?
Possibly. Chapter 609A covers petition-based, automatic, mistaken-identity, prosecutor-agreed, and cannabis expungement. The Judicial Branch Criminal Expungement help topic walks through eligibility.
Are Anoka County juvenile records public?
Many juvenile delinquency records are restricted under Minn. Stat. § 260B.171 and court rule. Do not assume remote access is available. Contact Court Administration at the Juvenile Court line, (763) 760-6565, for case-specific questions.
People and Offices
Who is the Anoka County Sheriff?
Brad Wise is the 18th Anoka County Sheriff. The Sheriff's Office is at 13301 Hanson Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304. The main line is 763-324-5000. See the official biography.
Who is the Anoka County Attorney?
Brad Johnson was sworn in on January 3, 2023. The office is at 2100 3rd Avenue, Suite 720, Anoka, MN 55303. The main line is 763-324-5550. The office handles felony prosecution and county civil legal counsel.
Who is the Anoka Court Administrator?
Ann Basta. The Minnesota Judicial Branch page lists her as H. Ann Basta. Court Administration is in the Anoka County Courthouse at 2100 3rd Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303-2489. The main line is (763) 760-6700. See the Court Administration page.
What if I need legal help and cannot afford a lawyer?
The Minnesota Judicial Branch runs Self-Help Centers and Help Topics A to Z for self-represented filers. The Tenth District Self-Help Center is linked from the Anoka County District Court page. Indigent criminal defense flows through the State Board of Public Defense, not the County Attorney.
More Help
For more questions, see the official Minnesota Judicial Branch Help Topics page or call the right Court Administration line at (763) 760-6700. The Anoka County website directory routes non-court questions to the right county department.