Eagan Court Records Database
Eagan court records are filed through the Dakota County District Court, which handles all civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases for cities in Dakota County including Eagan. The city has around 67,000 residents and sits in the 1st Judicial District. If you want to look up a case, get copies of court documents, or find out the status of a filing, the Dakota County court system is where those records are kept. You can search online for free through the state's public access portal, or visit a courthouse service center near Eagan to access records in person and speak with staff directly.
Eagan Overview
Dakota County District Court and Eagan Cases
All court cases from Eagan go through the Dakota County District Court. This is true for criminal charges, civil suits, family law matters, probate, and traffic violations. The main courthouse, called the Dakota County Judicial Center, is located in Hastings. For Eagan residents, there are two closer service centers that handle many county services and some court-related functions.
The Northern Service Center is at 1 West Mendota Rd., Ste. 140, West St. Paul, MN 55118. You can reach it at (651) 554-6200. The Western Service Center, which is closer to Eagan, is at 14955 Galaxie Ave. West, Apple Valley, MN 55124. The phone number there is (952) 891-7256. These centers handle misdemeanor and traffic cases as well as many civil filings. Juvenile cases and felony matters are handled at the Hastings courthouse only.
The image below comes from the Dakota County District Courts page, which shows court locations and case type routing for Eagan and other cities in the county.
Check the Dakota County courts page before visiting to confirm which location handles your case type and to get current hours and directions.
| Court | Dakota County District Court (1st Judicial District) |
|---|---|
| Judicial Center | 1560 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033 |
| Judicial Center Phone | (651) 438-8100 |
| Western Service Center | 14955 Galaxie Ave. West, Apple Valley, MN 55124 |
| Western Center Phone | (952) 891-7256 |
| Northern Service Center | 1 West Mendota Rd., Ste. 140, West St. Paul, MN 55118 |
| Northern Center Phone | (651) 554-6200 |
How to Search Eagan Court Records Online
The main online tool for searching Eagan court records is Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO). It is free to use and available at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us. MCRO covers all Dakota County District Court cases. You can search by party name, case number, or case type. Results show party names, filing dates, docket entries, case status, and scheduled hearings. Some documents are downloadable as PDFs.
MCRO works best when you know at least one party's full name or the case number. If you are searching by name, try different spellings. The system covers a wide range of case types but excludes some restricted records. Juvenile cases are sealed. Certain family court documents have limited public access under state law. If you need records that MCRO does not show, contact the court administrator at the Hastings courthouse or one of the service centers.
Dakota County also has its own criminal complaint search tool. You can find criminal complaints filed in the last 12 months at co.dakota.mn.us/LawJustice/CriminalComplaint. This is useful for checking recent criminal filings in Eagan cases. The county complaint search and MCRO work together to give you a broader view of active and recent cases.
Eagan Police Department Records
The Eagan Police Department has 78 full-time sworn officers and 18 full or part-time non-sworn personnel. The department is located at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122. The main phone number is 651-675-5700, and you can email the department at eaganpd@eaganmn.gov. You can also learn about the department and its services at cityofeagan.com/police.
If you need a copy of a police incident report or arrest record from Eagan, you submit a request directly to the Eagan Police Department. The department uses a form-based records request system. When you ask for a public record, the department follows the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. § 13.03, which governs how government data is stored and released. Under that law, government data is presumed public unless a specific statute classifies it as private or confidential.
The Eagan City Clerk's office can also assist with certain public records requests. The clerk handles business licensing, elections, and other city services. The phone number for the City Clerk is (651) 675-5034. For general city records not tied to police, the clerk's office is the right starting point.
Fingerprinting services for Eagan residents are available through the Dakota County Sheriff's Office at the Law Enforcement Center in Eagan. Fingerprinting is commonly needed for background checks, professional licensing, and federal applications. Call the Sheriff's office to confirm current hours and any appointment requirements before going in.
Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, law enforcement agencies must release specific data about arrests, including the arrested person's name, the time and place of arrest, the offense charged, and bail information. This data is public by law and the Eagan Police Department must provide it on request.
Criminal Records and Background Checks
When someone is arrested in Eagan, they are taken to the Dakota County Jail and their case is filed at the Dakota County District Court. The case number is assigned at filing and can be searched through MCRO. Criminal complaints filed within the past 12 months can also be found using Dakota County's complaint search tool. These two systems together give you solid coverage of recent and ongoing criminal cases tied to Eagan.
For a full Minnesota criminal history, use the BCA's criminal history system. Go to chs.state.mn.us to request a background check. The BCA database covers all Minnesota counties and shows convictions, dismissals, and case dispositions statewide. This is not the same as a court record search. The BCA check is broader and includes cases from multiple counties, not just Dakota.
Court records and police records are not the same thing. Police reports document what happened during an incident. Court records document what the court did with the case. Both can be relevant depending on what you are looking for. Court records are at the Dakota County District Court. Police records are at the Eagan Police Department. Each has its own request process.
Dakota County Court Records
Eagan is in Dakota County. All court cases from the city go through the Dakota County District Court. The Dakota County page has more detail on courthouse locations, records procedures, the county's criminal complaint search tool, and other resources for people searching court records in Eagan or anywhere else in Dakota County.
Nearby Cities
These nearby cities are also in the Dakota County court system and have their own records pages.