Coon Rapids Released Inmates

Coon Rapids released inmates and custody records are held at the Anoka County Jail in Andover. When the Coon Rapids Police Department arrests someone, that person is transferred to the Anoka County Jail for booking and detention. Coon Rapids does not operate its own jail. The city is one of the largest in Anoka County, with around 62,000 residents, and all jail records for Coon Rapids arrests run through the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.

How to Find Someone Arrested in Coon Rapids

When Coon Rapids Police arrest someone, the booking happens at the Anoka County Jail. The Anoka County Sheriff's Office is at 13301 Hanson Boulevard NW, Andover, MN 55304. The main number is 763-324-5000. To find out if someone is currently in custody, call that number and ask about the jail roster. The Sheriff's Office handles all booking, detention, and jail records for cities throughout Anoka County, including Coon Rapids, Blaine, Anoka, and Fridley.

For records requests related to the Coon Rapids Police Department, contact the department at 11155 Robinson Drive NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Phone: (763) 767-6481. The department can provide police reports and local records through the data practices request process under Minnesota law. For jail and custody records specifically, contact the Anoka County Sheriff's Office Records Division at 763-324-5000.

Arrests are processed through standard booking procedures at the county jail: fingerprinting, photographing, search, and housing assignment. After booking, bail may be set by a judge at a first court appearance. For some charges, a scheduled bail allows release before a judge hearing. If bail is not posted, the person remains at the Anoka County Jail while the case moves forward.

Anoka County Jail Records

The Anoka County Jail serves all of Anoka County, including Coon Rapids. Anoka County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the Twin Cities metro area, and the jail processes a significant volume of bookings each year. Arrest records can be obtained by submitting a data request form to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office Records Division. In-person requests require a valid government-issued photo ID. Processing times typically run five to ten business days.

For written data requests, contact the Anoka County Sheriff's Office at 13301 Hanson Boulevard NW, Andover, MN 55304. The Records Division is part of the Sheriff's administrative office. You can also call 763-324-5000 to confirm whether a request form is required and what information you need to provide. The Sheriff's Office follows the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act for all records requests.

The MN DOC Offender Locator at coms.doc.state.mn.us/PublicViewer/ covers people sentenced to state prison, not those in the county jail. If someone from Coon Rapids received a state sentence, use this tool to find which facility they are at. It also shows people currently on supervised release who have not yet completed their sentence.

VINE and Victim Notification

For notifications about an inmate at the Anoka County Jail, use VINE. This service is free and covers county jail inmates. Call 877-664-8463 or register at vinelink.com. Once registered, VINE will contact you by phone, text, or email whenever the inmate's custody status changes, including when they are released from the Anoka County Jail. The service is available around the clock and does not require you to call repeatedly to check status.

For state DOC inmates, the right service is Minnesota Haven. This is run by the DOC Victim Assistance Program and covers people in state prisons. Register by calling 1-800-657-3830 or emailing victimassistance.doc@state.mn.us. Notifications cover custody changes, 60-day advance release notices, conditional release, and escape alerts. VINE covers the county jail and Minnesota Haven covers state prison, so if you are not sure which system someone is in, you may want to check both.

Court Records for Coon Rapids Cases

Criminal cases from Coon Rapids are processed through the Anoka County District Court, part of the Tenth Judicial District. Court records are searchable for free through Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us. Search by name or case number to find charges, court dates, case status, and public documents. Records from July 1, 2015 forward are generally available online.

MCRO guest access is free and does not require an account. You can see party names, charges, and the register of actions without signing up. For older cases or certified copies, you will need to contact the Anoka County Court Administrator directly. The courthouse is in Anoka, the county seat. Annual crime statistics and court data are also available through the Anoka County Attorney's Office.

One resource specific to Coon Rapids is the Victim Offender Mediation Program, available through Mediation Services for Anoka County at 2520 Coon Rapids Boulevard, Suite 100, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. This organization can be reached at 612-422-8878. The program helps victims and offenders communicate and resolve matters outside of traditional court proceedings, and it is available to Coon Rapids residents dealing with certain types of cases.

State Offender Records and Predatory Registry

People convicted of felonies in Anoka County may be sentenced to serve time in a Minnesota state prison. After sentencing, they are committed to the Commissioner of Corrections and placed in a state facility. The DOC Offender Locator at coms.doc.state.mn.us/PublicViewer/ lets you search by name or DOC offender ID. Results show the current facility, charges, sentence length, and release or supervised release dates. Reach DOC Records Management at (651) 361-7330 for records questions.

The Predatory Offender Registry covers people who must register under Minnesota Statutes Section 243.166. Registration is required for at least ten years. When a registered offender moves to Coon Rapids, they must notify the Coon Rapids Police Department and report their address. Level III offenders are listed on the public registry at coms.doc.state.mn.us/PublicRegistrantSearch/. Risk levels are assigned based on the community notification rules in Minnesota Statutes Section 244.052. For questions, contact the DOC Community Notification Unit at (651) 361-7340 or toll-free (866) 396-9953.

Arrest Data and Background Checks

Under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.82, law enforcement agencies must make basic arrest data public. The name of the person arrested, time and date of arrest, charges, and arresting agency are all public. Contact Coon Rapids Police at (763) 767-6481 or the Anoka County Sheriff's Office at 763-324-5000 to request this data. You do not need to state a reason for the request. The agency must provide public data within the timeframes set by the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.

For statewide criminal history records, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension handles background check requests. The BCA maintains conviction records from all counties in Minnesota. Learn more at dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca. Formal background checks require identity verification. The BCA also maintains records of non-compliant predatory offenders through a separate search tool. Anoka County also offers expungement resources for individuals seeking to seal criminal records through the expungement process under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 609A. The County Attorney's Office can provide information on how the process works.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Coon Rapids. Each uses the county jail system for custody records.