St. Paul Booking Releases
St. Paul booking releases are public records that show who has been arrested and booked into custody in Minnesota's capital city. When St. Paul Police make an arrest, the person is booked at the Ramsey County Adult Detention Center on Grove Street. You can search current inmates online through the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office portal. This page explains how to find booking records, how to request police reports from the St. Paul Police Department Records Unit, and what state tools you can use to check criminal history and court case status.
St. Paul Overview
St. Paul Police Department Records
The St. Paul Police Department handles arrests within city limits. Officers book suspects into the Ramsey County Adult Detention Center, which is right next door to the St. Paul Police headquarters on Grove Street. If you need a copy of a police report, crash report, or other record from the St. Paul PD, you contact the Records Unit directly.
| Agency | St. Paul Police Department Records Unit |
|---|---|
| Address | 367 Grove Street, St. Paul, MN 55101 |
| Phone | (651) 266-5700 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Records Portal | stpaul.gov Police Records |
The Records Unit takes requests online 24 hours a day, in person during business hours, or by mail. They handle incident reports, crash reports, local records checks, body camera video, police photos, interview audio, 911 call transcripts, CCTV video, and in-car camera footage. Each record type has a different fee and turnaround time.
Fee schedule for St. Paul Police records:
- Police reports: 25 cents per page
- 911 transcripts: $25 per hour of staff time
- Body camera, CCTV, or dash camera: $30 per CD
- Photographs: $15 per CD
Note: Payment for St. Paul Police records cannot be made online. You must pay in person or by mail. Online requests are accepted for submission, but fees are due when you pick up or receive the records.
Minnesota Statute 13.82 governs what arrest data law enforcement must release to the public. Under this law, basic arrest information is available as soon as a person is booked. This includes the person's name, the time and date of arrest, the charges, and the arresting officer. St. Paul Police must provide this data upon request.
Ramsey County Adult Detention Center - Booking Records
Once St. Paul Police book a person, they are held at the Ramsey County Adult Detention Center. This facility is run by the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office and is the main jail for all of Ramsey County. You can look up who is in custody right now through the Sheriff's online inmate search portal.
| Facility | Ramsey County Adult Detention Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 425 Grove Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101 |
| Phone | (651) 266-9350 |
| Inmate Search | Ramsey County Inmates in Custody |
The Ramsey County inmate search shows booking reports that are updated regularly. Each report includes the person's name, booking date and time, charges, and bail status. These are public records under Minnesota law. The ADC is located just steps from the St. Paul Police headquarters, so the booking process from arrest to jail happens quickly.
Booking reports from Ramsey County list the arresting agency, which helps you see which St. Paul Police division or unit made the arrest. If someone was arrested by the county sheriff rather than city police, that shows up as well. Use the online portal first. It's free and updated throughout the day. If you can't find what you need online, call the ADC at (651) 266-9350.
Note: Booking records show charges at the time of arrest. Charges can change after prosecutorial review. A booking entry does not mean the person was convicted.
What St. Paul Booking Records Contain
Booking releases in St. Paul follow the state data standards set by Minn. Stat. 13.82. This law says law enforcement must release certain data when asked. It also sets limits on what must stay private.
Public data in a St. Paul booking release includes:
- Full name of the person arrested
- Date and time of the arrest
- Location of the arrest
- Charges filed at the time of booking
- Bail amount if set
- Name of the arresting officer
- Case or incident number
Some data is not public. Victim information, juvenile records, and certain investigative details are protected. Minnesota Statute 13.85 covers corrections and detention data and sets rules for what jails can share. If you're looking for information about a juvenile, separate rules apply and most data is closed to the public.
Jail capacity and inmate data is also governed by Minn. Stat. 641.05, which sets requirements for county jail operations in Minnesota. Ramsey County follows these standards for all inmates booked through the ADC.
State Tools for St. Paul Arrest and Court Records
Beyond the local jail roster and police records, several state databases can help you find arrest and court information for St. Paul residents.
VINE - Victim Notification
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) lets you check on an inmate's custody status and sign up for alerts if they are released, transferred, or have a court date coming up. This is free to use. Call 1-877-664-8463 or go to vinelink.com. It covers Ramsey County ADC and other Minnesota jails.
Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO)
MCRO is the state's public court case database. After a St. Paul arrest, the case goes to Ramsey County District Court. You can track the case status, see scheduled hearings, and view public docket entries at mncourts.gov. Case records appear once the prosecutor files charges.
The image below is from the MCRO court records portal, which covers all Minnesota counties including Ramsey.
Source: mncourts.gov - Access Case Records
MCRO shows case numbers, charges, attorney of record, and future hearing dates. It's a good way to follow a case after the initial booking.
BCA Criminal History
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension runs a criminal history search at chs.state.mn.us. This covers statewide records and is used for background check purposes. Public searches show conviction records. Full rap sheets require a signed release. Fees apply for some searches.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying Minnesota cities also have booking release information available.
Ramsey County Booking Releases
All St. Paul arrests are booked through the Ramsey County Sheriff. Visit the county page for complete jail roster access and additional resources.