Find Bloomington DUI Records
Bloomington DUI records are managed by the Bloomington Police Department and filed through the Hennepin County District Court. Located just south of Minneapolis, Bloomington is a busy suburb that sees its share of DWI arrests along major highways and city roads. You can search for DUI case records online through the free state court database or request police reports from BPD using their JustFOIA portal. The Hennepin County court system processes all DWI cases from Bloomington. Finding these DUI records is straightforward whether you use online tools or visit the police department in person.
Bloomington Overview
Bloomington Police DUI Records
The Bloomington Police Department handles all DWI arrests in the city. BPD patrols major corridors including Interstate 494, Highway 77, and the area around the Mall of America. DUI arrests by Bloomington officers create police reports that are public data under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
Bloomington has a dedicated system for records requests. The city uses a JustFOIA portal where you can submit a police data request online. Through this portal you can ask for police reports, accident reports, calls for service, and 911 call transcripts related to DUI cases. You can also call the data release coordinator at 952-563-8592 for help with your request.
| Department | Bloomington Police Department (BPD) |
|---|---|
| Phone | 952-563-4900 |
| Lobby Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Data Requests | 952-563-8592 |
| Website | bloomingtonmn.gov/pd/BPD |
| Records Portal | bloomingtonmn.justfoia.com |
The BPD main page provides contact details and links to services for the Bloomington Police Department.
From this page you can find links to online reporting, data requests, and department contact information.
How to Search DUI Records in Bloomington
Searching for Bloomington DUI records works through two main channels. Court records go through the state system. Police reports go through BPD.
The Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system is free and covers Hennepin County District Court. Search by name or case number to find DWI cases filed from Bloomington arrests. The system shows the charges, court dates, judge assigned, and current case status. Most DUI case records are open to the public. You can view the docket entries, plea information, and sentencing data right from your computer.
For the police report from a Bloomington DUI arrest, use the JustFOIA portal. Select "Police Data Request" and fill out the form with the case details you know. The report includes the officer's observations, any sobriety tests given, and chemical test results. You can also visit the Bloomington city data practices page to learn more about how the city handles public data requests.
The Bloomington data practices page explains the process for requesting public records under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
This page covers general data requests and links to the JustFOIA portal for police-specific records like DUI reports.
Note: The JustFOIA portal tracks your request so you can check its status at any time.
Hennepin County DUI Cases from Bloomington
All Bloomington DUI cases go to the Hennepin County District Court. This is the same court that handles cases from Minneapolis and other Hennepin County suburbs. The 4th Judicial District is the largest in Minnesota by caseload. DWI charges from Bloomington are prosecuted by the Hennepin County Attorney's office.
Under Minn. Stat. 169A.20, driving while impaired covers alcohol, controlled substances, and hazardous substances. Bloomington DUI cases follow the same grading system as all Minnesota DWI offenses. Fourth-degree is the lowest, reserved for first-time offenders with no aggravating factors. Third-degree under Minn. Stat. 169A.26 applies when the BAC is 0.16 or higher, when a child is in the car, or when the driver has one prior offense within ten years.
The JustFOIA portal is Bloomington's online tool for submitting police data requests.
Use this portal to request DUI arrest reports, 911 transcripts, and other police data from Bloomington cases.
DWI Laws Affecting Bloomington DUI Records
Minnesota's implied consent law plays a big role in Bloomington DUI cases. Under Minn. Stat. 169A.51, every driver on Bloomington roads has already consented to a chemical test if stopped with probable cause. Refusing that test is a crime under Minn. Stat. 169A.52 and creates its own DUI records.
Bloomington sits along major highways, and BPD runs regular DWI enforcement patrols. The department works with Hennepin County and state patrol on saturation patrols during holidays and weekends. These operations generate a volume of DUI records in the Bloomington area. Each arrest produces a police report, a court filing, and an administrative license action.
Penalties for a Bloomington DWI include jail time, fines, license revocation, and possible plate impoundment. Repeat offenders face harsher consequences. A third DWI within ten years is a second-degree gross misdemeanor under Minn. Stat. 169A.25. All of these outcomes become part of the DUI records associated with the Bloomington case.
Getting Copies of Bloomington DUI Records
Court copies of Bloomington DUI records are available through the Hennepin County Court Administrator or the MCRO online system. Police reports come from BPD through their JustFOIA portal. Driving records with DUI-related entries come from the Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) division.
The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) keeps criminal history records that include DWI convictions from Bloomington and across Minnesota. You can request your own record or check public criminal history data through the BCA. There is a fee for this service. Between the court, police, BCA, and DVS, you can build a complete picture of any Bloomington DUI case.
License Consequences of a Bloomington DUI
A DUI arrest in Bloomington starts an administrative license review. The Department of Public Safety can revoke your license based on the test results alone, even before the court case begins. A failed test means at least 90 days without a license on a first offense. A refusal means at least one year.
The ignition interlock program under Minn. Stat. 171.306 is available to Bloomington residents who want to keep driving during the revocation period. The device tests your breath before the car starts. Participation in the program shows up on your driving record. Getting your license fully restored after a Bloomington DUI requires meeting all conditions under Minn. Stat. 171.178, including paying the reinstatement fee and completing any court-ordered programs.
Hennepin County DUI Records
Bloomington is in Hennepin County, and all DUI cases go through the Hennepin County District Court. The county handles DWI cases for Bloomington along with Minneapolis and dozens of other suburbs. For more on DUI records across the county, visit the Hennepin County page.
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