Search St. Paul DUI Records
St. Paul DUI records are handled by the Saint Paul Police Department and filed through the Ramsey County District Court. As the state capital and second-largest city in Minnesota, St. Paul processes a large number of DWI cases every year. You can search for DUI court records online through the free MCRO system or request arrest reports directly from the SPPD records unit. The Ramsey County courthouse in downtown St. Paul manages all criminal traffic cases, including DWI charges. Whether you need to look up a case or get a copy of a DUI report, St. Paul has clear steps for public access.
St. Paul Overview
St. Paul Police DUI Records
The Saint Paul Police Department is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in Minnesota. SPPD handles all DWI arrests in St. Paul. When an officer stops a driver for suspected impaired driving, the arrest creates police records that fall under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. These DUI records are available to the public with some limits on certain data fields.
You can request DUI arrest reports from the SPPD records unit. The department handles data practice requests for police reports, accident reports, and arrest records. St. Paul also offers an online option for filing records requests through the SPPD website. You can submit a formal request to get copies of DUI-related police data.
| Department | Saint Paul Police Department (SPPD) |
|---|---|
| Address | 367 Grove Street St. Paul, MN 55101 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Non-Emergency | (651) 291-1111 |
| Website | stpaul.gov/departments/police |
The SPPD main page provides links to report filing, records requests, and community safety resources in St. Paul.
From this page you can find links to the records unit and submit data requests for DUI arrest reports.
How to Search DUI Records in St. Paul
Searching for St. Paul DUI records can be done online or in person. The fastest way to check court case information is through the state's free database. For police reports, you go through SPPD.
The Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system lets you look up DUI cases filed in Ramsey County District Court. Search by the person's name or case number. The system shows charges, hearing dates, case status, and docket entries. Most DWI case records are public. Some details may be restricted by court rules, but the basic case information is generally available.
For the police report from a St. Paul DUI arrest, you need to submit a data practices request. The report includes the officer's account of the traffic stop, field sobriety test results, and chemical test data. You can submit your request online, by mail, or in person at the SPPD building on Grove Street. There may be a fee for copies depending on the number of pages. Minnesota law says that most arrest data is public once the investigation is done.
Note: The court case file and the police report are two different records held by two different agencies in St. Paul.
Ramsey County DUI Court Cases
St. Paul DUI cases go through the Ramsey County District Court in the 2nd Judicial District. The courthouse handles all criminal traffic matters for St. Paul and surrounding Ramsey County communities. DWI cases here range from fourth-degree misdemeanor charges to first-degree felony DWI depending on the facts of the case.
Under Minn. Stat. 169A.20, it is a crime to drive while impaired by alcohol, controlled substances, or intoxicating substances in Minnesota. The law applies the same way in St. Paul as in any other city in the state. A first-time DWI with no aggravating factors is a fourth-degree offense. Having a BAC of 0.16 or higher, or having a child under 16 in the car, increases the charge to a third-degree gross misdemeanor under Minn. Stat. 169A.26.
The Ramsey County District Court page provides court contact details and information about local programs and services for DUI cases in St. Paul.
This court handles all DWI filings for St. Paul residents and processes record requests for DUI case files.
DWI Laws Affecting St. Paul DUI Records
Minnesota's implied consent law is a key part of every St. Paul DUI case. Under Minn. Stat. 169A.51, any person who drives on Minnesota roads has already consented to a chemical test if an officer has probable cause to believe they are impaired. Refusing the test is a crime on its own and generates additional DUI records tied to the St. Paul arrest.
St. Paul DUI cases that involve a test refusal face license revocation under Minn. Stat. 169A.52. The revocation period is at least one year for a first refusal. This is longer than the 90-day revocation for a failed test. These license actions create records at both the court level and through the Department of Public Safety.
Repeat DWI offenders in St. Paul face tougher charges. A second DWI within ten years is a gross misdemeanor. A fourth DWI within ten years, or any DWI after a prior felony DWI conviction, is a first-degree felony under Minn. Stat. 169A.24 with up to seven years in prison.
Getting Copies of St. Paul DUI Records
You can get copies of DUI records in St. Paul from multiple sources. Court records come from the Ramsey County Court Administrator. Police reports come from SPPD. Driving records come from DVS.
The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) maintains criminal history records that include DWI convictions from across Minnesota, including St. Paul. You can request your own criminal history or check public records through BCA. The Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) division keeps driving records that show DUI-related violations, revocations, and license status. Both sources provide information that ties back to the original St. Paul DUI records.
For court copies, you can use the MCRO system to view case info for free. Certified copies require a visit to the Ramsey County courthouse or a written request. There are fees for certified copies of court documents.
License Impact After a St. Paul DUI
A DUI arrest in St. Paul starts a separate administrative process for your driver's license. The Department of Public Safety can revoke your license before the criminal case even goes to court. This administrative action creates its own set of records that are tied to the St. Paul DUI.
Minnesota's ignition interlock program under Minn. Stat. 171.306 may allow St. Paul DUI offenders to keep driving with restrictions. The device requires a clean breath sample before the car will start. Participation in the interlock program appears on your driving record and links back to the DUI case. Reinstatement after a DWI follows the rules in Minn. Stat. 171.178 and requires meeting all court and DVS conditions.
Ramsey County DUI Records
St. Paul is in Ramsey County, and all DUI cases are filed through the Ramsey County District Court. The county court handles DWI cases for St. Paul and other communities in the county. For more details on DUI records countywide, visit the Ramsey County page.
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