| District Court Administration | Ramsey County District Court Administration |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Ramsey County Courthouse, 15 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102 (main courthouse). Juvenile and Family Justice Center: 25 W 7th St, St. Paul, MN 55102. Suburban Court: 2050 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109 |
| Phone | (651) 266-8266 (court administration); (651) 266-8237 (records/copies of any case type) |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., all Ramsey County court locations |
| 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)) |
Ramsey County, home to Saint Paul, is served by the Second Judicial District, and like every Minnesota county it keeps all trial-court case types — civil, criminal, family, probate, housing, and juvenile — in one office, the District Court Administrator. What makes Ramsey County distinctive is how many separate phone lines and locations that single office is split across: civil, criminal, family, housing, probate, juvenile, and the suburban court each have their own case-related number, and cases carry a prefix (62-CV for civil, 62-CR for criminal, 62-FA for family, and so on) that tells you which division has the file.
The main courthouse is the historic Ramsey County Courthouse at 15 W. Kellogg Blvd. in downtown Saint Paul, but several case types are handled at other addresses: the Juvenile and Family Justice Center on West 7th Street, civil commitment matters on University Avenue, and non-felony criminal and traffic cases from outside Saint Paul at the Suburban Court in Maplewood.
Records requests for closed or historical cases, regardless of case type, go through the Records line rather than the division that originally handled the case, so start there if you are looking for an older file or a certified copy.
Search Ramsey County court records online
District Court Administration
Ramsey County District Court Administration
- Cost
- Free case search; no fee for plain copies, $14 per document for certified copies
- Coverage
- All Second Judicial District case types filed in Ramsey County, including civil, criminal, family, housing, probate, and juvenile
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
Court Administrator is Heather Kendall. Records requests for closed or historical cases and copies of any case type go through the Records line, (651) 266-8237.
What is available online
Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) covers most Ramsey County civil, criminal, family, and probate case information statewide, with documents available for most case types filed on or after July 1, 2015. Domestic abuse, harassment, CHIPS, and serious juvenile-delinquency cases are excluded from MCRO and must be reviewed at the Juvenile and Family Justice Center or the relevant division in person. Because Ramsey County splits case types across several buildings, confirm the location before visiting in person.
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
Ramsey County clerk offices
Ramsey County Courthouse, 15 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102 (main courthouse). Juvenile and Family Justice Center: 25 W 7th St, St. Paul, MN 55102. Suburban Court: 2050 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109
Phone: (651) 266-8266 (court administration); (651) 266-8237 (records/copies of any case type)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., all Ramsey County court locations
In person. For a copy of a current or recent case, go to the division that handles that case type at the main courthouse (15 W. Kellogg Blvd.); for a closed or older case of any type, or if you are unsure which division has it, ask at the Records window, (651) 266-8237. Juvenile and family matters are at the Juvenile and Family Justice Center, 25 W 7th St.
By mail. Send a written request to the Ramsey County District Court Administrator, 15 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102. Include the case number and prefix if known (for example 62-CV or 62-FA), the parties' names and approximate 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 calling or visiting, especially for civil, criminal, and probate cases.
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
How do I find out which office has my Ramsey County case?
Check the case-number prefix if you have it — 62-CV is civil, 62-CR is criminal, 62-FA is family, and so on. If you do not have a case number, call the Records line at (651) 266-8237, which can search across all case types.
Where are Ramsey County juvenile and family cases handled?
At the Juvenile and Family Justice Center, 25 W 7th St, St. Paul, separate from the main courthouse at 15 W. Kellogg Blvd. Juvenile records are confidential and not available through MCRO.
What is the Ramsey County Suburban Court?
A separate location in Maplewood that handles non-felony criminal and traffic cases arising outside Saint Paul city limits. It has its own case prefix (62-SU-CR or 62-SU-VB) and phone line.
How do I get a certified copy of a Ramsey County court record?
Contact the Records line, (651) 266-8237, for any case type, current or closed. Certified copies are $14 per document under the state fee schedule; plain copies have no fee.
Sources
- Ramsey County District Court — Contact Us — https://mncourts.gov/find-courts/ramsey/contact-us
- Ramsey County District Court — https://mncourts.gov/find-courts/ramsey
- Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) — https://publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us/CaseSearch
- Ramsey County District Court — Locations & Hours — https://mncourts.gov/find-courts/ramsey/locations-hours
- 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.