Sherburne County, MN Courts and Public Records
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The Sherburne County District Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction in Sherburne County, handling criminal, civil, family, probate, juvenile, and traffic matters within the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Sherburne County District Court (Minnesota Judicial Branch) |
| Website | mncourts.gov/find-courts (county court contacts) |
| Handles | Criminal (including traffic and misdemeanors and felonies), civil, family, probate, and juvenile matters |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases (U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota) and parking tickets (issuing city or agency); appeals go to the Minnesota Court of Appeals or Minnesota Supreme Court |
| Online Case Search | Access Case Records (statewide Minnesota Public Access) |
| Criminal Records Requests | Court Administrator at the county courthouse, reached through Find Courts |
| Pay Traffic Tickets Online | Pay a Fine (statewide) |
How to Search Sherburne County Court Records
Have the full name, case number if known, and approximate dates ready before you search. Sherburne County District Court records are kept by the Court Administrator.
Online
Go to Access Case Records for the statewide Minnesota Public Access search.
Search by name or case number to view case status and docket entries.
Confirm details with the court, since online results may not show every document.
Best for: Quick lookups of case status
In Person
Go to the Sherburne County Courthouse and ask for the Court Administrator.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the office which records it can provide in person.
Best for: Records and copies not available online
Contact the Court Administrator
Go to Find Courts to get the Sherburne County District Court contact.
Ask the Court Administrator which request method the court accepts.
Confirm what records the court can release before you submit a request.
Best for: Confirming how to request records
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
Sherburne County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
Sherburne County courts handled an estimated 22,237 new cases in CY 2024 and disposed of an estimated 21,793. The estimate scales Minnesota statewide totals by the county's share of state population.
~22,237
Total filings in CY 2024
~21,793
Total dispositions in CY 2024
~4,447
Filings per judicial position (5 estimated positions)
~-1.6%
Change in total filings vs CY 2023
| Metric | CY 2024 | CY 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | ~22,237 | ~22,593 | ~-1.6% |
| Total Dispositions | ~21,793 | ~22,141 | ~-1.6% |
| Criminal Filings | ~14,232 | ~14,410 | ~-1.2% |
| Civil Filings | ~3,202 | ~3,291 | ~-2.7% |
| Family Law Filings | ~1,067 | ~1,085 | ~-1.7% |
| Probate Filings | ~445 | ~445 | ~+0.0% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~213 | ~213 | ~+0.0% |
| Juvenile Filings | ~213 | ~213 | ~+0.0% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~5 | ~5 | ~0.0% |
The largest category movement was in criminal filings. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Minnesota statewide figures scaled by Sherburne County's 1.78% share of the state population.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Sherburne County?
Estimated total filings in Sherburne 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 | ~22,237 | ~21,793 | ~-1.6% |
| CY 2023 | ~22,593 | ~22,141 | ~+2.4% |
| CY 2022 | ~22,059 | ~21,618 | ~+5.1% |
| CY 2021 | ~20,992 | ~20,572 | ~+7.3% |
| CY 2020 | ~19,569 | ~19,177 | ~+7.3% |
Estimated filings changed +13.6% between CY 2020 and CY 2024, from 19,569 to 22,237. 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 Sherburne County's 1.78% share of the state population.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Sherburne County?
The Sherburne County District Court hears every major trial case category in Minnesota, so this section lists case types without filing counts.
| Case Type | Handled By | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal (includes traffic) | District Court | Felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic matters are heard by the District Court. |
| Traffic | District Court | Parking tickets are handled by the issuing city or agency. |
| Civil | District Court | Civil lawsuits, including small claims matters. |
| Family law | District Court | Divorce, child custody, and child support matters. |
| Probate | District Court | Estate and guardianship matters. |
| Juvenile | District Court | Delinquency and dependency matters; juvenile records are generally confidential. |
Filing counts by case type are not published here for this county.
How Does Sherburne County Compare With Minnesota Overall?
Sherburne County is estimated to account for about 1.78% of the 1,250,000 cases filed in Minnesota courts in CY 2024.
| Metric | Sherburne County | Minnesota | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~22,237 | 1,250,000 | ~1.78% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~-1.6% | -1.6% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~4,447 | 4,325 | Estimated at the state level |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~4,359 | 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 Sherburne County's 1.78% share of the state population.
Sherburne County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Minnesota statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Sherburne 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 Sherburne County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Sherburne County Courthouse Locations
Sherburne County court proceedings are held at the Sherburne County Courthouse. Check your notice or case paperwork to confirm the courthouse assigned to your case before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherburne County Courthouse | 13880 Business Center Drive, Elk River, MN 55330 | 763-284-7140 | See location page |
Addresses and phone numbers come from public directory listings and may change, so confirm them with the clerk before you visit.
Which Court Handles Your Case in Sherburne County?
In Sherburne County, most case types are heard by the District Court, while parking tickets and federal cases are handled elsewhere.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | District Court | Traffic citations are heard in the District Court; check your citation for the court date. |
| Parking ticket | The city or agency that issued the ticket | The District Court does not handle parking tickets. |
| Misdemeanor | District Court | Misdemeanor criminal cases are heard in the District Court. |
| Felony | District Court | Felony criminal cases are heard in the District Court. |
| DUI | District Court | DUI charges are criminal cases heard in the District Court. |
| Domestic violence | District Court | Criminal charges and orders for protection are handled in the District Court. |
| Civil lawsuit | District Court | Civil lawsuits are filed in the District Court. |
| Small claims | District Court | Small claims matters are part of the District Court civil docket. |
| Eviction | District Court | Eviction actions are filed in the District Court. |
| Divorce | District Court | Divorce cases are heard in the District Court family docket. |
| Child custody or support | District Court | Custody and support matters are heard in the District Court family docket. |
| Probate or estate | District Court | Estate and guardianship matters are heard in the District Court probate docket. |
| Juvenile case | District Court | Juvenile delinquency and dependency matters are heard in the District Court. |
| Appeal | Minnesota Court of Appeals | Appeals from the District Court are heard by the Minnesota Court of Appeals or Supreme Court. |
Are Sherburne County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Sherburne County District Court records are public, with exceptions set by Minnesota's Rules of Public Access to Records of the Judicial Branch.
Public records
Most civil, criminal, and traffic case records in the Sherburne County District Court are open to the public, subject to the court rules.
Restricted or confidential records
Juvenile, some family, adoption, mental health, sealed, and expunged matters are not publicly available, and some cases are not remotely accessible under Minn. R. Pub. Access 8.
Online access
Access Case Records provides statewide Minnesota Public Access to case information. Online results may not show every document, and restricted cases are not shown.
In-person access
Visit the Court Administrator at the Sherburne County Courthouse to view or request records. Confirm the location through Find Courts before you go.
Fees
This section does not list copy fees. Ask the Court Administrator for current fees before requesting copies.
How to Search Sherburne County Court Records Online
Use the statewide Access Case Records portal to search Sherburne County District Court cases, and ask the Court Administrator for documents that are not online.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, small claims, 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 for status, parties, and scheduled dates.
- Contact the Court Administrator through Find Courts to request documents that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | Access Case Records | Case information available under public access rules | Some records are restricted; documents may require the court |
| Traffic | Access Case Records | Case information for traffic matters | Parking tickets are handled by the issuing agency |
| Civil | Access Case Records | Case information for civil matters | Sealed or restricted filings are not shown |
| Small claims | Access Case Records | Case information for small claims matters | Documents may require the court |
| Family law | Access Case Records | Case information for family matters | Confidential details are restricted |
| Probate | Access Case Records | Case information for probate matters | Restricted estate records are not shown |
| Juvenile | Court Administrator, through Find Courts | Juvenile records are generally confidential | Juvenile cases are not in the public portal |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Sherburne County
Pay Sherburne County fines and citations through the statewide Pay a Fine page or by contacting the District Court.
- Online: Pay through the statewide Pay a Fine page. Have your case or citation number ready.
- Contact the court: Reach the Sherburne County District Court Court Administrator through Find Courts for payment questions and available payment methods.
Parking tickets are handled by the city or agency that issued them, not by the District Court.
Sherburne County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Sherburne County court records?
Use Access Case Records to search by name or case number, or contact the Court Administrator through Find Courts.
Are Sherburne County court records public?
Most are public under Minnesota's Rules of Public Access, but juvenile, some family, sealed, and expunged records are restricted.
How do I find a criminal case in Sherburne County?
Search by name in Access Case Records or contact the Court Administrator through Find Courts.
How do I find a court date in Sherburne County?
Check your citation or notice first, then search the case in Access Case Records or contact the Court Administrator.
How do I pay a traffic ticket in Sherburne County?
Pay through the statewide Pay a Fine page, or contact the Court Administrator through Find Courts for other payment options.
How many cases are filed in Sherburne County each year?
Court filing counts are not published here by county, so no annual figure is shown. The county population was 104,194 in 2025.
What is the most common type of case in Sherburne County?
This page does not publish filing counts by case type for the county, so no most-common category is shown.
Is crime in Minnesota rising or falling?
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
Sherburne County District CourtMore Info
| Address: | 13880 Business Center Drive NW, Elk River, MN, 55330 |
| Phone Number: | 763-765-4600 |
| Website: | http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/Sherburne.aspx |
Table of Contents
- Sherburne County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Sherburne County Court Records
- Sherburne County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Sherburne County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Sherburne County?
- How Does Sherburne County Compare With Minnesota Overall?
- Sherburne County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Sherburne County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Sherburne County?
- Are Sherburne County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Sherburne County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Sherburne County
- Sherburne County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links