Access Blaine Arrest Records
Blaine arrest records are public records and are maintained by the Blaine Police Department in Anoka County. Blaine has about 72,000 residents in the northern Twin Cities metro area. The Blaine Police Department has a dedicated Records Division and uses a JustFOIA online portal for records requests. A downloadable data request form is also available for people who prefer to submit by email or fax. This page explains how to access Blaine arrest records, what online tools are available, and how Anoka County resources fit into the picture.
Blaine Quick Facts
Blaine Police Department
The Blaine Police Department is located at 10801 Town Square Dr NE, Blaine, MN 55449. The department handles all law enforcement within city limits and maintains police records under state law. The Records Division specifically manages the department's public data obligations. For records-related questions, you can contact either the Records Division or the City Clerk's Office, depending on what you need.
The non-emergency dispatch number is 763-427-1212, available 24 hours a day. The main police line for non-urgent matters is (763) 785-6168. You can also reach the City Clerk at 763-784-6700 with questions about public data requests or any issues with a denied or delayed response. The JustFOIA portal at blainemn.justfoia.com is the recommended way to submit records requests online. It is free to use and does not require a login to start a request.
| Department | Blaine Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 10801 Town Square Dr NE, Blaine, MN 55449 |
| Phone | (763) 785-6168 |
| Non-Emergency Dispatch | 763-427-1212 |
| City Clerk | 763-784-6700 |
| Website | Blaine Police Department |
| JustFOIA Portal | blainemn.justfoia.com |
The Blaine Police Department website at blainemn.gov/police is the main hub for department information, news, and access to all records resources including the JustFOIA portal and records division contact details.
The Blaine Police Department website provides contact information, department news, and links to all records request tools for the city.
This page is the main entry point for the Blaine Police Department and links to the Records Division, JustFOIA portal, and other resources for public data requests and arrest record access.
How to Get Blaine Arrest Records
Blaine arrest records are available through the JustFOIA portal, by submitting a PDF data request form, or by contacting the City Clerk's Office or Police Department directly. The Records Division page at blainemn.gov/police explains how the department handles public data requests and how to reach the Records Division.
The Police Reports page at blainemn.gov/police outlines what types of reports are available and how to request them. Common request types include incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records. The JustFOIA portal at blainemn.justfoia.com is the online option for submitting and tracking your request with status updates by email.
Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, arrest records are generally public. Public data includes the name of the person arrested, the offense, the date and location of the arrest, and the identity of the arresting officer. Private or confidential data is withheld under state law. The Records Division maintains police records in full accordance with these requirements.
Fees may apply for copies. The department will advise you of any charges before processing your request. You can also fax your request or submit a PDF form if you prefer not to use the online portal. Contact the City Clerk at 763-784-6700 with questions about public data request appeals or any denials you receive.
Note: Questions about general public records in Blaine can go to either the City Clerk or the Police Department. The City Clerk handles broader data practices questions while the Records Division handles police-specific requests directly.
The Blaine Police Department page describes the types of records available and how to submit a request for police reports and arrest data.
This page covers the records request process for the Blaine Police Department and explains what types of reports and data are available to the public under state law.
Blaine Records Division and JustFOIA
The Blaine Police Department's Records Division is responsible for maintaining police records under state law. It handles all formal data requests and is the main point of contact for anyone seeking Blaine arrest records or police reports. The Records Division page explains how records are managed and provides contact details for records-related questions.
The JustFOIA portal makes it easy to submit a request, track its progress, and pay any fees entirely online. You don't need to call or visit in person at any stage. The portal is at blainemn.justfoia.com and is accessible any time of day or night. Once you submit, you receive email updates as the department processes your request and can message the department through the same system if you have questions.
For court records tied to Blaine arrests, use the free Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system. Blaine is in Anoka County, and MCRO covers 10th Judicial District cases including those from Blaine. Search by name or case number to check case status, charges filed, and hearing dates.
The BCA Criminal History System provides statewide criminal history data for named individuals. It covers Blaine arrests along with records from law enforcement agencies across Minnesota. A fee applies for individual BCA history searches, but the search tool is easy to navigate online.
The Blaine Records Division page explains how police records are managed and how to contact the division for public data requests related to Blaine arrest records.
The Records Division maintains all Blaine Police Department public records and handles formal requests under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
The Blaine JustFOIA portal is the online system for submitting records requests to the Blaine Police Department from any location at any time.
JustFOIA lets you submit, track, and pay for records requests online, making the full process accessible without a trip to the police station or a phone call during business hours.
State Resources for Blaine Arrest Records
State-level tools extend what the Blaine Police Department provides locally and give you access to statewide criminal history and court records that include Blaine cases.
The BCA Criminal History System covers statewide criminal records including Blaine arrests. It shows arrest and court outcome data from law enforcement agencies across Minnesota. A fee applies for individual searches, and results reflect the full statewide record, not just Blaine.
Use the MCRO court records system to look up Anoka County District Court cases for free. Criminal cases from Blaine arrests that went to court appear in MCRO. Search by name to see charges, case status, and scheduled hearings without any account or fee required.
VINELink lets you check the custody status of someone held in the Anoka County jail and sign up for custody change notifications. The Minnesota DOC offender locator covers people in state prison or on supervised release statewide, including those whose cases originated in Blaine.
Anoka County Arrest Records
Blaine is in Anoka County, and arrests in the city that lead to detention go through the Anoka County jail. Court cases from Blaine arrests are handled by Anoka County District Court. For county-level arrest records, jail information, and the Anoka County Sheriff's Office, visit the Anoka County arrest records page.
Nearby Cities
Other cities in the northern Twin Cities metro area have their own police departments and records systems for arrest data.