Crow Wing County, MN Arrests & Jail Records

The Sheriff's Office serves as the primary custodian of records in the county. Individuals seeking arrest information may submit a written request to the Sheriff's Office at:

304 Laurel Street

Brainerd, MN 56401

Phone: (218) 829-4749

To process these requests, certain information is required, including the name of the record subject, date and location of the incident, and date of birth.

Each local police department maintains arrest records for incidents occurring within its jurisdiction. Many of them offer online services for requesting these records. Requesters may contact the appropriate Police Departments directly. Major Police Departments in the county include:

• Brainerd Police Department
• Baxter Police Department
• Crosby Police Department
• Crosslake Police Department
• Deerwood Police Department
• Nisswa Police Department
• Pequot Lakes Police Department

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS), through its Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), maintains criminal history records at the state level, including those from Crow Wing County. Individuals seeking arrest records may request them online or in person at the BCA office located at:

Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension

1430 Maryland Avenue East

St. Paul, MN 55106

Phone: (651) 793-2400

For extensive criminal history information, the BCA oversees the Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system, which serves as the state's central repository for data on individuals arrested for felony and misdemeanor offenses. The CCH system contains information on arrests, charges, convictions, and sentencing. Publicly accessible information includes conviction data for 15 years following the completion of the sentence.

The Crow Wing County District Court maintains court records related to arrests, criminal charges, and other legal proceedings. This court is part of Minnesota's Ninth Judicial District. It handles criminal case filings, court proceedings, and final case dispositions. For certified copies or detailed case searches, individuals may visit their official page or courthouse in person at:

213 Laurel Street

Suite 11

Brainerd, MN 56401

Phone: (218) 824-1310

Fees may apply when requesting copies of records, thus, it is advisable to check ahead for the current rate. Additionally, the Minnesota Judicial Branch provides online access to court records through the Minnesota Court Records Online portal, which allows users to search by name or case number. Alternatively, individuals may find arrest records on InfoTracer, a third-party website that provides search results by compiling data from various sources.