Saint Paul Court Docket

Saint Paul court docket records are filed and maintained through the Ramsey County District Court at 15 W. Kellogg Blvd., which serves as the courthouse for the Second Judicial District. You can search Saint Paul court dockets for free through the Minnesota Court Records Online system, or visit the records office in person to view case files and request certified copies of documents.

Ramsey County District Court in Saint Paul

Saint Paul does not have a separate municipal court. Like all Minnesota cities, Saint Paul relies on the county district court system for all trial-level cases. The Ramsey County District Court handles every civil, criminal, family, juvenile, and probate case involving Saint Paul residents. It is the only county in the Second Judicial District, making it one of the most concentrated court systems in the state. Court Administrator Heather Kendall manages records and court operations. The county government website at ramseycounty.us also has court-related information and department contacts.

The main courthouse is at 15 W. Kellogg Blvd., Saint Paul, MN 55102. The general court phone line is (651) 266-8266. Each division within the court has its own contact number, which is useful if you already know what type of case you are researching. Civil Court is at (651) 266-8253. Criminal Court is at (651) 266-1999. Family Court is at (651) 266-2842. Probate is at (651) 266-8145. Records can be reached at (651) 266-8237. The law library is at (651) 266-8391.

Hours for the courthouse are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, closed on state and federal holidays.

Searching Saint Paul Court Docket Records Online

The main tool for searching Saint Paul court dockets is Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO). It is free, does not require registration, and covers all 87 counties including Ramsey. You can run searches by person name, business name, attorney name, case number, or citation number. Each result shows the case type, filing date, assigned judge, current status, and the full register of actions for that docket.

MCRO has four search functions. Use Case Search to find a case and view its full docket register. Use Document Search to pull filed documents by case number. Use Hearing Search to find upcoming court dates. Use Judgment Search to look up money judgments by debtor name. Each tool updates in real time as new filings come in.

For in-person record access, the Records Office is at 15 W Kellogg Blvd, Room 72. Staff can locate files and process copy requests while you are there. The MCRO system also provides access through public terminals at the courthouse itself, where you can view records with more complete access than is available remotely. In-person MCRO terminal access at the courthouse is sometimes broader than remote access for certain restricted case types.

The screenshot below is from the Ramsey County District Court page at mncourts.gov/find-courts/ramsey.

This page includes court division contacts, filing information, and links to court resources for Ramsey County and the Second Judicial District.

Saint Paul Court Docket Content and Access Rules

Saint Paul court docket records follow the same access rules that apply across all Minnesota district courts. Each case has a docket register showing every action taken in chronological order. This includes filings, motions, hearings, orders, and judgments. Criminal dockets show charges, bail terms, hearings, plea entries, and sentencing. Civil dockets show claims, responses, rulings, and any judgments entered. Family court dockets may have restricted entries depending on the case. Juvenile records are not open to the public as a rule under Minnesota law.

Documents filed in Saint Paul cases on or after July 1, 2015 may be available for download through MCRO's document search tool. This covers criminal, civil, and probate case types. Cases filed before that date have limited document availability, though docket entries may still be visible. Some records are sealed by court order or withheld by statute. Search warrants, civil commitment documents, and domestic abuse order filings are among the case types not accessible through MCRO's public interface.

Privacy rules under Minnesota Statute 13.84 govern which court services data is public and which is private. Street addresses for parties do not appear in MCRO results. If you need a record that is not showing up online, call the Records Office at (651) 266-8237 to ask whether it can be retrieved in person.

Note: Do not use MCRO to verify criminal history for employment or licensing purposes. Use the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension system at chs.state.mn.us for official background checks.

Fees for Saint Paul Court Records

Searching Saint Paul court dockets through MCRO is free. There is no fee to view docket entries or download documents from cases filed on or after July 1, 2015. As of July 1, 2023, uncertified copies of court documents became free statewide under Minnesota's updated fee schedule. This means you can print or save documents from MCRO at no cost.

Certified copies of Saint Paul court documents cost $14.00 per document under Minnesota Statute 357.31. Certified copies have the court seal and are accepted for official purposes such as legal proceedings or government applications. Exemplified and certified copies cost $28.00. A certified judgment search by name costs $5.00. Fax transmission runs $25.00 per 50 pages. Copies of reports are $5.00 for the first 50 pages.

Pay by check or money order for mail or in-person requests. Make payment out to the court administrator. Include your case number and document description with any request.

The Minnesota court fees page has the full statewide schedule, including filing fees for new cases and other service charges.

Legal Resources in Saint Paul

The Ramsey County courthouse has a law library at (651) 266-8391 that is open to the public. It provides access to legal research materials and can help with finding statutes, court rules, and other legal references. For people handling their own cases, this is a useful resource that goes beyond what is available through online court portals.

Legal aid organizations serve Saint Paul residents who qualify based on income. Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid handles civil cases in Ramsey County, including family law, housing, and public benefits matters. Volunteer Lawyers Network provides pro bono help for civil cases. The Ramsey County Bar Association maintains a referral service for people looking for private counsel. LawHelpMN at lawhelpmn.org offers self-help guides and form instructions for common case types.

Expungement in Saint Paul is governed by Minnesota Statute 609A. Eligible petitioners can file to have qualifying court docket records sealed, removing them from public search results. Fines tied to Ramsey County cases can be paid through the Minnesota courts fine payment portal.

The image below shows the Second Judicial District page at mncourts.gov/find-courts/second-judicial-district.

This page covers all court resources and contacts for the Second Judicial District, which serves Ramsey County and Saint Paul.

Nearby Cities with Court Docket Pages

Saint Paul is the state capital and the anchor city of Ramsey County. Nearby qualifying cities across the metro area also have court docket pages on this site.

All Saint Paul court docket records are handled by Ramsey County District Court, the only county in Minnesota's Second Judicial District.