Carver County, MN Arrests & Jail Records

The Sheriff's Office provides access to arrest records through in-person visits during their operating hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) or by mailed requests. For mail submissions, direct correspondence to:

Carver County Sheriff's Office

Attention: Records Division

606 East 4th Street

Chaska, MN 55318

The sheriff's office provides an online Daily Inmate Roster tool to access specific arrest-related details.

Individuals looking for arrest records should first determine which law enforcement agency handled the arrest. Contacting the appropriate police department is the first step in verifying the record request process. Most agencies require a Public Records Request form, which can be accessed online or obtained in person.

Once the form is completed, it should be submitted to the Records Division along with valid identification and any applicable fees. Including details such as the arrestee's full name, date of birth, arrest date, and case number (if available) can help process the request more efficiently.

The main law enforcement (police) agencies in the County include:

• Chaska Police Department
• Cologne Police Department
• Minnesota State Patrol

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) maintains criminal history records for Carver County and the entire state. Individuals can request records online, by mail, or in person.

To request records online, visit the BCA's Public Criminal History Search. Enter the required information, including the subject's full name and date of birth, and pay a $15.00 fee using a credit or debit card. The results are available for immediate download.

For mail requests, complete the Criminal Records Check Form, include a $15.00 money order payable to BCA, and mail it to: Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, MNJIS, 1430 Maryland Avenue East, St. Paul, MN 55106

In-person requests can be made at the BCA headquarters in St. Paul with a valid photo ID and payment. Results are typically processed the same day.

The Court Administration maintains criminal records for arrests resulting in formal charges. These records can be accessed through Minnesota's statewide court records system, Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO), which provides public access to court case information.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) serves as the central repository for complete criminal history information throughout the state. Copies of criminal court records can be obtained for a nominal fee at the County Court Administration Office, located at 604 East 4th Street, Chaska, MN 55318.

For more convenient access to arrest records and criminal history information, residents may also utilize third-party websites like InfoTracer, which compile public record information from multiple sources into searchable databases.