Crime, Justice and the Law

Information about Minnesota's legal system, crime prevention, and justice services.

Report a crime

Emergency situations

Call 911 for immediate danger or crimes in progress

Non-emergency reporting

• Report a crime online
• Find local police departments
• Anonymous tip lines
• Crime Stoppers

Specific crime types

• Report fraud
• Identity theft
• Cybercrimes
• Hate crimes
• Environmental crimes

Legal help

Find legal assistance

• Legal aid organizations
• Pro bono services
• Lawyer referral service
• Self-help legal resources

Court services

• Find your courthouse
• Court forms
• File a case online
• Pay fines and fees
• Jury duty information

Legal rights

• Know your rights
• Tenant rights
• Worker rights
• Consumer protection
• Civil rights

Criminal justice

If you’re arrested

• Your rights
• Bail and bonds
• Public defenders
• Court appearances

Criminal records

• Background checks
• Expungement
• Record sealing
• Restoration of rights

Corrections

• Inmate search
• Visiting an inmate
• Probation services
• Reentry programs

Victim services

Support for victims

• Victim rights
• Crime victim compensation
• Victim notification (VINE)
• Support groups
• Safe harbor programs

Domestic violence

• 24/7 Hotline: 1-866-223-1111
• Safety planning
• Orders for protection
• Emergency shelter

Sexual assault

• 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
• Crisis centers
• Medical care
• Legal advocacy

Youth justice

Juvenile system

• Youth intervention programs
• Juvenile court
• Diversion programs
• Family support

Prevention programs

• After-school programs
• Mentoring
• Gang prevention
• Restorative justice

Public safety

Crime prevention

• Neighborhood watch
• Home security tips
• Personal safety
• Business security

Sex offender registry

• Search the registry
• Community notification
• Registration requirements

Gun laws

• Permit to carry
• Background checks
• Gun safety
• Prohibited persons

Law enforcement

Police accountability

• File a complaint
• Body camera policies
• Use of force data
• Community policing

Law enforcement agencies

• Minnesota State Patrol
• Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
• County sheriffs
• Local police departments

Legal resources

Laws and regulations

• Minnesota statutes
• Administrative rules
• Court rules
• Local ordinances

Legal education

• Know your rights workshops
• Legal clinics
• Court watching programs

Contact information

Minnesota Judicial Branch

• Phone: 651-296-2474
• Website: Courts information

Minnesota Department of Public Safety

• Phone: 651-201-7000
• Email: [email protected]

Attorney General’s Office

• Phone: 651-296-3353
• Consumer hotline: 1-800-657-3787

Emergency: 911

Non-emergency police: Check local listings