Maple Grove Arrest Records Search
Maple Grove arrest records are public records, and the Maple Grove Police Department handles all requests for the city. Maple Grove has about 72,000 residents and sits in Hennepin County in the northwest Twin Cities metro. The department uses a JustFOIA online portal for records requests, and the Public Safety Facility on Arbor Lakes Parkway is open for in-person requests during business hours. Since Maple Grove is in Hennepin County, booking records and jail information also run through the Hennepin County Sheriff. This page walks you through the main ways to find Maple Grove arrest data.
Maple Grove Quick Facts
Maple Grove Police Department
The Maple Grove Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city. It operates out of the Public Safety Facility at 12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy N, Maple Grove, MN 55369. The department handles all arrests within city limits, and those records become part of the public record under state law. For general inquiries and non-emergency police matters, call (763) 494-6100.
Records requests go through the JustFOIA online portal. This lets you submit a request, upload documents, and track your request status by email without visiting in person. For in-person requests, the Public Safety Facility is open during business hours. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring. The department's website at maplegrovemn.gov/police links to all records tools and department contact information.
The police directory at maplegrovemn.gov/Directory lists staff contacts and links you to the right area within the department for your specific records need, whether that is the records unit or department administration.
| Department | Maple Grove Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy N, Maple Grove, MN 55369 |
| Phone | (763) 494-6100 |
| Website | Maple Grove Police Department |
| Police Directory | Staff Directory |
| JustFOIA Portal | maplegrovemn.justfoia.com |
How to Request Maple Grove Arrest Records
The main way to request arrest records from the Maple Grove Police Department is through the JustFOIA online portal. This system lets you submit a request, upload any supporting documents, and track the status. You don't need to call or visit in person to get the process started. Select the "Police Department Information Disclosure Request" form type when you log in.
Fill in as much detail as you can. Include the full name of the person, approximate dates of the incident or arrest, any case numbers you have, and what type of records you want. The department follows the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and must respond within 10 business days. Public data is provided as soon as reasonably possible after the request is received and confirmed.
Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, arrest data is public in Minnesota. The law requires agencies to release the name of the person arrested, the booking charge, the time and date of arrest, and the arresting agency. Some data may be withheld if releasing it would compromise an ongoing investigation or endanger someone connected to the case.
For in-person requests, go to the Public Safety Facility at 12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy N. Call (763) 494-6100 ahead to confirm hours and what to bring. Some records may be ready the same day while others take more time, especially older files stored off-site.
Note: The JustFOIA portal also lets you check the status of a submitted request and send messages directly to the records unit through the same system.
Maple Grove Police Online Resources
The Maple Grove Police Department website is the starting point for all public records requests and police contact information for the city.
The city site links you to the records request system, department directory, and other public safety resources for Maple Grove residents and anyone requesting records remotely.
The police directory page shows the full staff listing for the Maple Grove Police Department, including contacts for the records unit and department administration.
Use this directory to find the right contact for your specific records need, whether that is the records unit, an investigator, or department leadership.
The JustFOIA public portal is where you submit all data requests to the Maple Grove Police Department online with no in-person visit required.
This portal tracks your request from submission through completion and is the fastest way to get public arrest records from the Maple Grove Police Department.
The records requests page within the JustFOIA system lets you view the status of past and current requests submitted through the portal at any time.
Once you submit a request, check this page for updates. The department will post a response or ask for more details through the same secure system.
Online Tools for Maple Grove Records
Several online databases let you search for arrest and booking information tied to Maple Grove without going directly through the police department. These tools pull from state and county systems and can give you a starting point before you file a formal request.
The BCA runs the Public Criminal History Search at chs.state.mn.us. This free tool lets you search a person's public criminal history by name and date of birth. It shows conviction data, charges, and court dispositions. The BCA system covers all Minnesota courts and law enforcement agencies including Maple Grove. It does not show every arrest, but it does show cases that resulted in charges.
Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us is the state court system's free public access tool. You can search by name or case number to find cases filed in Hennepin County District Court. MCRO shows party names, case types, charges, and docket history. Most Maple Grove criminal cases that go to court appear here.
VINELink is a nationwide victim notification system. You can search for an inmate's current custody status in Hennepin County or sign up for notifications if an inmate is released or transferred. The Minnesota Department of Corrections runs an offender search tool for people in state prisons or on supervised release after a Maple Grove conviction.
Minnesota Arrest Record Law
Minnesota's Government Data Practices Act governs how public records work in the state. Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, law enforcement agencies must make arrest data available to the public. This covers the name of the person arrested, the time and date of arrest, the booking charge, and the arresting agency. Agencies have 10 business days to respond to a records request after receiving it.
Some data is not public. Juvenile arrest records are private. Active investigative data cannot be released while an investigation is open. Information that would identify a confidential informant or endanger a victim or witness is also protected from release. The department will tell you what it can release and explain why it is withholding anything that it does not provide in full.
If you believe a government agency is wrongly withholding public data, you can file a complaint with the Minnesota Department of Administration's Data Practices Office at mn.gov/admin/data-practices. They handle advisory opinions and complaints about data access under state law and can guide you through a formal appeal process.
Hennepin County Arrest Records
Maple Grove is in Hennepin County. When someone is arrested in Maple Grove, they are typically booked into the Hennepin County jail system. The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office maintains the jail roster and booking records for the county. For county-level arrest information, warrant searches, and jail roster data, visit the Hennepin County arrest records page.
Nearby Cities
Other cities near Maple Grove also have pages with local police department and records request information.