| District Court Administration | Anoka County District Court Administration |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Anoka County Courthouse, 2100 3rd Ave., Anoka, MN 55303-2489 |
| Phone | (763) 760-6700 (main line); fax (763) 712-3247 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | No fee for an uncertified (plain) copy of a court document (Minn. Stat. § 357.021, subd. 2(2)) |
| Certified copy fee | $14.00 per document, certified or exemplified (Minn. Stat. § 357.021, subd. 2(2) and 2(14)) |
Anoka County is part of the Tenth Judicial District, a large district covering counties north and east of the Twin Cities. As in the rest of Minnesota, one office handles every case type filed in the county — the District Court Administrator — rather than splitting civil, criminal, and probate matters between separate clerks.
The Anoka County Courthouse itself is really three connected buildings — East, Center, and West — that together house the courtrooms, jury assembly room, and court-related services, all reached through the Government Center's main entrance on Third Avenue. For district-wide policies, administrative orders, and the Tenth District's self-help resources, Anoka County's court page points to the Tenth Judicial District's own site rather than duplicating that material locally.
Because Anoka County is part of a large multi-county judicial district, some administrative and policy questions are answered at the district level rather than the county level; the county courthouse handles case filings, records, and copies, while broader questions about district orders or self-help programs are handled through the Tenth Judicial District's resources.
Search Anoka County court records online
District Court Administration
Anoka County District Court Administration
- Cost
- Free case search; no fee for plain copies, $14 per document for certified copies
- Coverage
- All Tenth Judicial District case types filed in Anoka County, including civil, criminal, family, probate, and juvenile
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
Court Administrator is Ann Basta. The courthouse complex has East, Center, and West buildings; enter through the Government Center main entrance on Third Avenue.
What is available online
Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) covers most Anoka County civil, criminal, family, and probate case information statewide, with documents generally available for cases filed on or after July 1, 2015. Domestic abuse, harassment, CHIPS, and serious juvenile-delinquency cases are excluded from MCRO regardless of filing date and must be reviewed through court administration directly.
Which clerk has your record
In Minnesota, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Minnesota page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| District Court (10 judicial districts) | Felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor criminal cases; Divorce, custody, and other family cases; Civil suits of any amount, including business and property disputes | District Court Administrator of the county |
| Conciliation Court (small claims division of District Court) | Small claims up to the statutory limit; Individual and business disputes without an attorney | District Court Administrator of the county |
Request records in person or by mail
Anoka County clerk offices
Anoka County Courthouse, 2100 3rd Ave., Anoka, MN 55303-2489
Phone: (763) 760-6700 (main line); fax (763) 712-3247
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
In person. Visit Court Administration at the Anoka County Courthouse, 2100 3rd Ave., Anoka, to search case files or request copies. A county parking ramp is available on Van Buren Street.
By mail. Send a written request to Anoka County Court Administration, 2100 3rd Ave., Anoka, MN 55303-2489. Include the case number if known, the parties' names and approximate filing year if not, the document needed, and whether you need a plain or certified copy, with a check or money order made payable to "District Court Administrator."
Online. Search MCRO for case information and available documents at no cost before making a trip or sending a mail request.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | No fee for an uncertified (plain) copy of a court document (Minn. Stat. § 357.021, subd. 2(2)) |
| Certified copy | $14.00 per document, certified or exemplified (Minn. Stat. § 357.021, subd. 2(2) and 2(14)) |
Base fees are set by Minn. Stat. § 357.021 and published in the Minnesota Court Fees catalog; individual counties may add a law library fee on top of the state base fee, so the total at a specific courthouse can be slightly higher. Confirm the county total before mailing payment.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Minnesota court records are open to the public under the Rules of Public Access to Records of the Judicial Branch, but several categories are not available in any public search:
The Minnesota guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free way to search Anoka County court cases?
Yes, Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) is free and covers most civil, criminal, family, and probate cases filed in Anoka County. Juvenile and certain confidential case types are excluded.
Where is the Anoka County Courthouse?
2100 3rd Ave., Anoka, MN 55303-2489. The courthouse complex has East, Center, and West buildings; enter through the Government Center's main entrance on Third Avenue.
How do I get a certified copy of an Anoka County court record?
Request it in person at Court Administration or by mail to the courthouse address. Certified copies are $14 per document under the state fee schedule; plain copies have no fee.
Who runs district-wide policies affecting Anoka County cases?
Anoka County is part of the Tenth Judicial District, which covers a group of counties north and east of the Twin Cities. District-wide administrative orders and self-help resources are published through the Tenth Judicial District rather than the county alone.
Sources
- Anoka County District Court — https://mncourts.gov/find-courts/anoka
- Anoka County District Court — Contact — https://mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/Anoka/Contact.aspx
- Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) — https://publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us/CaseSearch
- Minnesota Judicial Branch — About the Courts — https://mncourts.gov/about-the-courts
- Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) — Overview — https://mncourts.gov/access-case-records/mcro
- Minnesota BCA Public Criminal History Search — https://chs.state.mn.us/
- Minnesota Appellate Courts Case Management System (P-MACS) Public Search — https://macsnc.courts.state.mn.us/ctrack/publicLogin.do
- Clerk of the Appellate Courts — https://mncourts.gov/clerk-of-appellate-courts
- Minnesota Courts — District Court Fees — https://mncourts.gov/Help-Topics/Court-Fees/District-Court-Fees.aspx
- Minnesota Courts — Copy Requests — https://mncourts.gov/help-topics/copy-request
- Minn. Stat. Chapter 609A — Expungement — https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/609A/full
- Minn. Stat. § 357.021 — Court Administrator Fees — https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/357.021
- United States District Court, District of Minnesota — https://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/
See also: all Minnesota counties.