Plymouth Arrest Records Lookup
Plymouth arrest records are public records and are processed by the Plymouth Police Department. Plymouth has about 82,000 residents in Hennepin County and is one of the larger suburban cities in the Twin Cities metro. The Plymouth Police Department handles written requests for police reports and arrest records, and also publishes police logs online that give residents a way to check recent incident activity without filing a formal request. This page covers the main ways to find Plymouth arrest records from official sources.
Plymouth Quick Facts
Plymouth Police Department
The Plymouth Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city. It operates out of the Public Safety Building at 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Police reports and arrest records must be requested in writing. The department uses an Information Disclosure Request Form for all police report and arrest record requests.
You can reach the Plymouth Police Department by phone at (763) 509-5160 or by email at police@plymouthmn.gov. The department website at plymouthmn.gov/departments/police has information on records requests, department services, and links to the police logs site. For general questions about the request process, emailing the department first is a good way to get answers before filling out a form.
The records page at plymouthmn.gov/departments/police/records explains the steps to take when requesting police records. That page also has the disclosure form and submission instructions.
| Department | Plymouth Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 3400 Plymouth Blvd, Plymouth, MN 55447 |
| Phone | (763) 509-5160 |
| police@plymouthmn.gov | |
| Website | Plymouth Police Department |
| Records Page | Police Records |
How to Get Plymouth Arrest Records
Plymouth arrest records are available through a written records request to the Plymouth Police Department. The department uses an Information Disclosure Request Form for all police report and arrest record requests. You can find this form and submission instructions on the Police Reports page of the city website.
Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, arrest records are public data. The statute defines what a law enforcement agency must release and what may be withheld. Public data includes the name of the person arrested, the offense, the date and location, and the name of the arresting officer. Information about victims or confidential informants may not be released.
Standard fees apply for printed or copied records. The department will let you know what the cost is before processing your request. For most standard arrest records, the fee is modest. Email police@plymouthmn.gov to ask about fees or to check on a pending request before you submit.
Annual reports from the Plymouth Police Department are published on the city website at plymouthmn.gov/police/annual-reports. These include summary statistics on arrests, crime trends, and department activities. While annual reports don't show individual records, they give you a solid overview of police activity in Plymouth over time.
Note: Plymouth police reports must be requested in writing. Phone requests alone are not enough. The department recommends using the Information Disclosure Request Form to keep the process smooth.
Plymouth Police Logs
Plymouth publishes police logs through a separate site at plymouthpolice.com/police-logs. This tool gives you public access to recent police activity in Plymouth without filing a formal request. The logs include arrest and incident summaries and are updated on a regular schedule. They are a useful first step when checking whether a specific incident appears in the public record.
The Plymouth police logs page publishes recent arrest and incident activity for the city.
The logs site provides publicly available summaries of recent Plymouth Police Department activity, updated on a regular basis and free to view without any account or login.
For the full report behind a logged incident, you still need to submit a formal written request to the department. But the logs are a fast way to confirm a date, incident type, and location before you start the request process.
Online Tools for Plymouth Arrest Data
Several online databases let you search arrest and criminal history data tied to Plymouth without going through the police department directly. These tools pull from state and county systems and are a good first step.
The Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system shows court cases tied to Plymouth arrests. Plymouth is in Hennepin County, so MCRO covers cases handled by Hennepin County District Court. Search by name or case number to see charge information, court dates, and case status. It is free to use.
The BCA Criminal History System provides statewide criminal history for named individuals. It covers Plymouth arrests along with records from agencies across Minnesota. A name-based search through the BCA gives you a broader view of someone's criminal record beyond just Plymouth. A fee applies for individual history reports through the BCA.
VINELink lets you check the custody status of someone held in the Hennepin County jail. If a person was arrested in Plymouth and held at the county jail, VINELink will show their status. You can also sign up for alerts when that status changes. For those in state prison after a conviction, use the Minnesota DOC offender locator.
Note: Online tools show aggregate or case-level data. For records about a specific individual and a specific incident, a formal request to Plymouth PD is the right path.
State Resources for Plymouth Records
State-level tools give you access to criminal history and court data beyond what Plymouth publishes at the city level. Here is a breakdown of what each system covers.
The BCA criminal history system at chs.state.mn.us is the most comprehensive statewide database. It aggregates arrest and conviction data from all Minnesota law enforcement agencies. If you need a full criminal history that includes Plymouth records, this is the best starting point. Requests go through the BCA portal and require a small fee.
Court records from Plymouth arrests that went to prosecution are in MCRO. Hennepin County District Court handles those cases, so searching MCRO by name or case number will pull up the court record. This covers arraignments, plea entries, sentencing, and docket history. It is free and does not require an account to access.
The Minnesota DOC offender locator covers anyone in state prison or on supervised release after a conviction. If an arrest in Plymouth led to a state prison sentence, the DOC system will have a current record. The locator is free and updated regularly with current custody status information.
Hennepin County Arrest Records
Plymouth is in Hennepin County. Arrests in the city that lead to detention go through the Hennepin County jail. Court cases from Plymouth arrests are handled by Hennepin County District Court. For county-level arrest records, jail roster data, and Sheriff's Office resources, visit the Hennepin County arrest records page.
Nearby Cities
Other cities in Hennepin County and the northwest metro area have their own police departments and arrest records resources.