Isanti County, MN Courts and Public Records
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The Isanti County District Court in Cambridge is the county's trial court. It hears criminal, civil, family, probate, juvenile, and traffic cases in the Tenth Judicial District.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Isanti County District Court (Tenth Judicial District) |
| Main Address | Isanti County Courthouse, 555 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008 |
| Main Phone | (763) 290-7020 |
| Website | mncourts.gov/find-courts/isanti |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 (Cambridge) |
| Handles | Criminal, civil, family, probate, juvenile, and traffic cases filed in the county |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases (U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota), appeals (Minnesota Court of Appeals and Minnesota Supreme Court), and parking tickets (issuing agency) |
| Online Case Search | Access Case Records (statewide) |
| Criminal Records Requests | Contact the Court Administrator at (763) 290-7020 |
| Pay Traffic Tickets Online | Pay Fines (statewide) |
How to Search Isanti County Court Records
Have the person's full name, the case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search Isanti County court records. Records are kept by the District Court Administrator.
Online
Go to Access Case Records to search statewide court records.
Search by name or case number, then open the case information.
Check that page for current access terms before you search.
Best for: Looking up a case online
In Person
Go to the Isanti County Courthouse, 555 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008.
Bring the full name, case number, or approximate dates.
Ask District Court staff about records you cannot find online.
Best for: Records and copies not online
By Phone
Call (763) 290-7020 to confirm which records the court keeps.
Ask for the Court Administrator about records requests.
Have the case number and party names ready when you call.
Best for: Confirming records and procedures
Search by Name on MinnesotaCourts.org
Go to MinnesotaCourts.org and enter a full name.
Search across record types without a case number.
Confirm results with the court, since they are not official court records.
Best for: Finding leads without a case number
Isanti County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
Isanti County courts handled an estimated 9,426 new cases in CY 2024 and disposed of an estimated 9,238. The estimate scales Minnesota statewide totals by the county's share of state population.
~9,426
Total filings in CY 2024
~9,238
Total dispositions in CY 2024
~4,713
Filings per judicial position (2 estimated positions)
~-1.6%
Change in total filings vs CY 2023
| Metric | CY 2024 | CY 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | ~9,426 | ~9,577 | ~-1.6% |
| Total Dispositions | ~9,238 | ~9,386 | ~-1.6% |
| Criminal Filings | ~6,033 | ~6,108 | ~-1.2% |
| Civil Filings | ~1,357 | ~1,395 | ~-2.7% |
| Family Law Filings | ~452 | ~460 | ~-1.7% |
| Probate Filings | ~189 | ~189 | ~+0.0% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~90 | ~90 | ~+0.0% |
| Juvenile Filings | ~90 | ~90 | ~+0.0% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~2 | ~2 | ~0.0% |
The largest category movement was in criminal filings. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Minnesota statewide figures scaled by Isanti County's 0.75% share of the state population.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Isanti County?
Estimated total filings in Isanti County moved up over the last five years; dispositions are estimated at a similar level.
| Fiscal Year | Total Filings | Total Dispositions | YoY Filing Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CY 2024 | ~9,426 | ~9,238 | ~-1.6% |
| CY 2023 | ~9,577 | ~9,386 | ~+2.4% |
| CY 2022 | ~9,351 | ~9,164 | ~+5.1% |
| CY 2021 | ~8,899 | ~8,721 | ~+7.3% |
| CY 2020 | ~8,295 | ~8,129 | ~+7.3% |
Estimated filings changed +13.6% between CY 2020 and CY 2024, from 8,295 to 9,426. The largest annual change was +7.3% in CY 2021. The latest change of -1.6% reflects statewide Minnesota trends. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Minnesota statewide figures scaled by Isanti County's 0.75% share of the state population.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Isanti County?
The Isanti County District Court hears the case types below. Filing counts by case type are not published in this section.
| Case Type | Court | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal | District Court | Felony, misdemeanor, and traffic matters |
| Civil | District Court | Civil disputes filed in the county |
| Family law | District Court | Family matters |
| Probate | District Court | Probate matters |
| Juvenile | District Court | Juvenile matters |
| Traffic | District Court | Traffic citations |
Growth or decline by case type cannot be stated because category counts are not published here.
How Does Isanti County Compare With Minnesota Overall?
Isanti County is estimated to account for about 0.75% of the 1,250,000 cases filed in Minnesota courts in CY 2024.
| Metric | Isanti County | Minnesota | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~9,426 | 1,250,000 | ~0.75% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~-1.6% | -1.6% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~4,713 | 4,325 | Estimated at the state level |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~4,619 | 4,239 | Estimated at the state level |
| Criminal share of filings | ~64.0% | 64.0% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Civil share of filings | ~14.4% | 14.4% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Family law share of filings | ~4.8% | 4.8% | Same as state (estimate) |
These county values are estimates built from statewide Minnesota figures, so they track the state mix by design. Actual county dockets may differ. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Minnesota statewide figures scaled by Isanti County's 0.75% share of the state population.
Isanti County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Minnesota statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Isanti County. Agency reporting may be incomplete, and county crime counts are not available here. Statewide violent and property crimes combined fell 11.7% from 2024 to 2025. In 2025, reporting agencies covered about 99.8% of Minnesota's population, so year-over-year changes can partly reflect which agencies reported.
13,177
Violent crimes, Minnesota statewide, 2025
83,199
Property crimes, Minnesota statewide, 2025 (includes arson)
226.0
Violent crime rate per 100K, Minnesota statewide, 2025 (population 5,830,405)
-11.7%
Change in total violent plus property crimes, Minnesota statewide, 2025 vs 2024 (96,376 vs 109,143)
| Offense | 2025 | Rate per 100K | 2024 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 135 | 2.3 | 173 | -22.0% |
| Rape | 2,233 | 38.3 | 2,242 | -0.4% |
| Robbery | 2,065 | 35.4 | 2,844 | -27.4% |
| Aggravated assault | 8,744 | 150.0 | 9,754 | -10.4% |
| Violent crimes total | 13,177 | 226.0 | 15,013 | -12.2% |
| Burglary | 9,414 | 161.5 | 10,792 | -12.8% |
| Larceny-theft | 63,620 | 1091.2 | 70,354 | -9.6% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 9,659 | 165.7 | 12,394 | -22.1% |
| Property crimes total | 83,199 | 1427.0 | 94,130 | -11.6% |
Rates use the Minnesota 2025 population of 5,830,405. County-level rates are not published, so this section does not compare Isanti County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Isanti County Courthouse Locations
Isanti County has 1 District Court courthouse, located in Cambridge. Check your notice or ticket for the courthouse and courtroom before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isanti County Courthouse (Cambridge) | 555 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008 | (763) 290-7020 | Court Administrator's office for District Court records |
Official location details are at mncourts.gov/find-courts/isanti.
Which Court Handles Your Case in Isanti County?
The Isanti County District Court handles most case types in the county. Matters handled outside the court are flagged in the table.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | District Court, Traffic | Traffic citations are filed with the District Court for the county. |
| Parking ticket | The agency that issued the ticket | Parking tickets are not handled by the District Court. |
| Misdemeanor | District Court, Criminal | Misdemeanor cases are heard in the District Court. |
| Felony | District Court, Criminal | Felony cases are heard in the District Court. |
| DUI | District Court, Criminal | DUI charges are heard in the District Court, so check your charging papers. |
| Domestic violence | District Court | Criminal and protection order matters are heard in the District Court. |
| Civil lawsuit | District Court, Civil | Civil lawsuits are filed with the District Court. |
| Small claims | District Court, Civil | Small claims are part of the District Court's civil matters. |
| Eviction | District Court | Eviction actions are filed with the District Court. |
| Divorce | District Court, Family | Divorce cases are heard in the District Court's family matters. |
| Child custody or support | District Court, Family | Custody and support cases are heard in the District Court's family matters. |
| Probate or estate | District Court, Probate | Estate and guardianship matters are heard in the District Court. |
| Juvenile case | District Court, Juvenile | Juvenile matters are heard in the District Court. |
| Appeal | Minnesota Court of Appeals | Appeals from District Court go to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. |
Federal cases are heard in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, not the county court.
Are Isanti County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Isanti County court records are public, with exceptions set by Minnesota's Rules of Public Access to Records of the Judicial Branch.
Public records
Most District Court case records are open to the public, subject to the rules that limit remote access.
Restricted or confidential records
Juvenile, some family, adoption, and mental health cases, along with sealed or expunged matters, are not publicly available. Cases not remotely accessible under Minn. R. Pub. Access 8 are also restricted.
Online access
Use Access Case Records to search statewide. Online results do not show every document, and restricted cases do not appear.
In-person access
Visit the Court Administrator at the Isanti County Courthouse, 555 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008, to view or request records. Call (763) 290-7020 to confirm.
Fees
This section does not quote fees. Check the court's fee information on mncourts.gov/find-courts/isanti.
How to Search Isanti County Court Records Online
Use the statewide Access Case Records portal to search Isanti County District Court cases by case type, and contact the court for documents that are not online.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, family, probate, or juvenile.
- Open Access Case Records for the statewide case search.
- Search by party name or case number, and note the case number from the results.
- Review the case information, including case status and parties.
- Contact the Court Administrator at (763) 290-7020 to request documents that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | Access Case Records | Case information and status | Not every document is online |
| Traffic | Access Case Records | Case information and status | Not every document is online |
| Civil | Access Case Records | Case information and parties | Restricted filings do not appear |
| Small claims | Access Case Records | Case information and parties | Not every document is online |
| Family law | Access Case Records | Case information for family matters | Confidential details are restricted |
| Probate | Access Case Records, or contact the court | Case information if available online | Contact the court for other records |
| Juvenile | Contact the court at (763) 290-7020 | Limited case information | Juvenile records are not publicly available online |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Isanti County
Fines and citations from the Isanti County District Court can be paid through the statewide Pay Fines page or by contacting the court directly.
- Online: Pay through the statewide Pay Fines page.
- Phone: Call (763) 290-7020 to ask about payment options for your case.
- In person: Visit the Isanti County Courthouse at 555 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008, to ask about payment.
Parking tickets are handled by the agency or city that issued the ticket, not the District Court.
Isanti County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Isanti County court records?
Use Access Case Records to search statewide, or call the Court Administrator at (763) 290-7020.
Are Isanti County court records public?
Most are public under Minnesota's Rules of Public Access to Records of the Judicial Branch, but juvenile, some family, and sealed cases are restricted.
How do I find a criminal case?
Search by name on Access Case Records, or call (763) 290-7020 with the defendant's full name.
How do I find a court date?
Check your notice or ticket first, then call the court at (763) 290-7020 to confirm.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Use the statewide Pay Fines page, or call (763) 290-7020 to ask about payment options.
How many cases are filed in Isanti County each year?
Filing counts are not published in this section. The county population was 44,386 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate).
What is the most common type of case?
Case type counts are not published in this section. The District Court hears criminal, civil, family, probate, juvenile, and traffic matters.
What is the crime trend in the latest year?
County crime counts are not available here. Statewide, reported violent crimes fell 12.2% to 13,177 in 2025 from 15,013 in 2024, and property crimes fell 11.6% to 83,199 from 94,130, as reported to the FBI. These are Minnesota statewide figures, and reporting coverage changed between years.
Courts in the County
Isanti County District CourtMore Info
| Address: | 555 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN, 55008 |
| Phone Number: | 763-290-7020 |
| Website: | http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/Isanti.aspx |
Table of Contents
- Isanti County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Isanti County Court Records
- Isanti County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Isanti County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Isanti County?
- How Does Isanti County Compare With Minnesota Overall?
- Isanti County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Isanti County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Isanti County?
- Are Isanti County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Isanti County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Isanti County
- Isanti County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links