Criminal Complaint Search
A criminal complaint is the formal document filed by the Dakota County Attorney's Office that begins a criminal case. It details the criminal charges and the alleged facts of the crime. Charges are not evidence of guilt as a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Use the search tool to find a criminal complaint filed in Dakota County District Court. Complaints are available for a period of 12 months. All criminal complaints that include charges of criminal sexual conduct or child sexual abuse images are not available in the search tool.
To find a complaint not posted on the website:
- Contact Court Administration at 651-377-7180
- Visit Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO)
- Use a public access terminal available at Northern and Western service centers
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