| District Court Administration | Scott County District Court Administration |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Scott County Justice Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Government Center room JC115, Shakopee, MN 55379-1220 |
| Phone | (952) 496-8200 (main); fax (952) 496-8211 |
| 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)) |
Scott County, on the southwest edge of the Twin Cities metro, is one of the fastest-growing counties in Minnesota and part of the First Judicial District, which it shares with Dakota, Carver, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, and Sibley counties. As everywhere in Minnesota, one unified District Court hears civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic cases, and the District Court Administrator keeps every file.
Court administration is in the Scott County Justice Center in Shakopee, attached to the county Government Center at 200 Fourth Avenue West; the court administration office is in room JC115. Unlike Dakota County next door, Scott County runs all court business from this one location, so there is no need to work out which service center holds a file. Entry is through weapons screening, and the court posts a dedicated courthouse-safety page describing what is and is not allowed inside.
Scott County's court page links a county-specific Copy Requests page and a First Judicial District transcript-request form, so a request for a copy of a filed document and a request for a hearing transcript follow different paths. Copies come from court administration; transcripts are ordered from the court reporter through the district form.
Search Scott County court records online
District Court Administration
Scott County District Court Administration
- Cost
- Free case search on MCRO; no fee for plain copies, $14 per document for certified copies
- Coverage
- All First Judicial District case types filed in Scott County — civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Traffic
Court Administrator is Jennifer Everett. The court page links a county Copy Requests page (mncourts.gov/find-courts/scott/copy-requests), which blocked automated fetching; its contents were not verified. Jury message line (952) 496-8201; jury supervisor (952) 496-8203.
What is available online
Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) covers Scott 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 checked directly with court administration. Scott County case numbers begin with the prefix 70. Most non-confidential hearings are open to the public on a first-come basis during business hours.
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
Scott County clerk offices
Scott County Justice Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Government Center room JC115, Shakopee, MN 55379-1220
Phone: (952) 496-8200 (main); fax (952) 496-8211
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
In person. Visit Court Administration in the Scott County Justice Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, room JC115 of the Government Center, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Expect weapons screening at the entrance. Bring the case number if you have it, or the parties' names and approximate filing year, and say whether you need a plain or certified copy. Plain copies are free; certified copies are $14 per document at the counter.
By mail. Send a written request to Scott County Court Administration, 200 Fourth Avenue West, JC115, Shakopee, MN 55379-1220. Include the case number or party names and year, the document you need, whether you want a plain or certified copy, and a check or money order payable to "District Court Administrator." Call (952) 496-8200 first to confirm the total, since a county law library fee may be added to the state base fee.
Transcripts. A transcript of a hearing is not a copy request. Use the First Judicial District Request for Transcript of Hearings form linked from the Scott County court page; transcripts are prepared by the court reporter and billed separately from copy fees.
Online. Search MCRO for case information and download available documents at no cost. General questions can be sent through the court's contact-by-email form, but email does not substitute for a formal copy 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
Where is the Scott County courthouse?
Court administration is in the Scott County Justice Center at 200 Fourth Avenue West in Shakopee, room JC115 of the Government Center. It is the county's only court location.
Can I search Scott County court records online for free?
Yes. Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) is free and covers most civil, criminal, family, and probate cases filed in Scott County. Confidential case types such as juvenile and domestic-abuse matters are excluded.
How do I get a transcript of a Scott County hearing?
Use the First Judicial District Request for Transcript of Hearings form linked from the Scott County court page. Transcripts are prepared by the court reporter and are separate from document copy requests handled by court administration.
How much does a certified copy of a Scott County court record cost?
Certified copies are generally $14 per document under Minn. Stat. § 357.021; plain copies have no fee. Confirm the total with court administration at (952) 496-8200 before mailing payment.
Sources
- Scott County District Court — https://mncourts.gov/find-courts/scott
- Scott County District Court — Telephone Numbers — https://mncourts.gov/find-courts/scott/scottcontact
- Scott County District Court — Going to Court — https://mncourts.gov/find-courts/scott/going-to-court
- Minnesota Courts — Copy Requests — https://mncourts.gov/help-topics/copy-request
- 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
- 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.