Ramsey County, Minnesota court records are available through several channels. RamseyCourt.us allows you to find public information about court cases in the county. Additionally, records can be searched through the online system Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO), directly at the court office, or through public access terminals installed in the courthouse in St. Paul.
Ramsey Court System & Jurisdictions
Minnesota operates a unified district court system, and the Ramsey County District Court handles virtually all categories of cases at the county level. There are no separate magistrate or justice courts here — one court covers the entire spectrum.
Criminal Cases. The court handles felonies, misdemeanors, and gross misdemeanors. Arrest and warrant data is maintained by the sheriff's office, and formal charges are filed by the county attorney's office.
Civil and Small Claims. Civil disputes of any size, including conciliation court (small claims up to $15,000), are also handled here.
Family cases — divorce, custody, child support — also fall under the jurisdiction of the District Court. Divorce records are stored in the courthouse in St. Paul. Probate cases (inheritance, guardianship, conservatorship) are handled by a separate division of the same court.
- Traffic and parking violations
- Orders for Protection
- Mental health and commitment cases
- Juvenile cases (access restricted)
Court contact information:
Ramsey Court Calendar & Upcoming Hearings
To find out the schedule of hearings for today, tomorrow, or the current week, use the Ramsey County District Court website. The Minnesota judicial branch publishes hearing calendars online, and for Ramsey County, you can search by case number or participant name.
Steps to check the schedule:
- Go to the Ramsey County District Court page on the mncourts.gov website.
- Select the "Access Case Records" section — the system will redirect you to MCRO.
- Enter the defendant's last name or case number and select "Ramsey" county.
- The case card will display scheduled hearing dates and their status.
If you have an active warrant and want to appear in court voluntarily, the court's website has a separate page with information on resolving warrant issues (Court Hearing and Warrant Resolution).
To check arrest warrants, the sheriff's office provides an online warrant search tool.
How to Get a Copy of a Ramsey Court Document
There are three main ways to obtain a copy of a court document.
Online through MCRO
The Minnesota Court Records Online system allows you to view case registers, hearing dates, and outcomes for free. Full texts of documents (complaints, court decisions) are usually not available through MCRO — they need to be requested separately.
In Person at the Court Office
Visit the Records Office in the courthouse. Public terminals allow you to view and print documents on-site. Bring the case number or full name of the party — this will speed up the search.
By Mail
Send a written request specifying the case number, parties' names, and document type to the address:
Certified vs. Uncertified Copies. An uncertified copy is suitable for review. A certified copy is required for submission to other courts, government agencies, or immigration procedures. An additional fee is charged for certification.
Some records have restricted access: juvenile cases, mental health cases, sealed or expunged records. Ask the clerk if there are restrictions for a specific case.
To obtain a certified copy of a divorce decree, contact the court office in the county where the decision was issued directly.
Ramsey Court Records Fees & Payment
Fees for court documents in Minnesota are established by state law (Minn. Stat. § 357.021 and judicial branch rules). Below are typical fees applicable to district courts.
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Case search (by name) | Free through MCRO |
| Uncertified document copy (per page) | $0.25 |
| Document certification | $14.00 |
| Civil case filing | Depends on case type |
| Certified divorce decree copy | $14.00 for certification + copying cost |
Payment is accepted at the court office by cash, check, or money order. For mail requests, include a self-addressed envelope and postage payment. Confirm the exact amount in advance by calling (651) 266-8266, as fees may change.
For criminal history requests through the sheriff's office, a separate payment procedure applies — details are available on the Criminal History Arrest Reports page.