Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Minnesota Public Criminal Records

By Ben Kingsley


Since the implementation of the Freedom of Information Act, Minnesota Criminal Records have been opened to the public. This was done to promote awareness among the people of the state especially now that criminals are everywhere. By making it a public document, residents of the state can request it whenever they need it.

There are several reasons why the residents of Minnesota request for a copy of such document. The most common reason is to conduct a background check. Residents would like to know about the background of the people they see everyday such as nannies, caretakers, tutors, friends and relatives. Doing this helps people to feel safe and secured with the company of the people around them. It is not only ordinary residents who access such documents, but also business owners. Employers check on the criminal background of those who are working in their company to make sure that they only have qualified individuals working for them. With this, the company can then avoid any issues within the workplace. The authorities of the state would also look into such document when they conduct a criminal case investigation.

A criminal record in Minnesota would contain details about the crimes and offenses that an individual has committed. The document also show all the charges filed against the reported person along with the sentence he received for his crimes. One will know the real name of the reported individual. A detailed description of the person's appearance is also indicated on the file. Additional information that can be seen the file includes the significant markings that can be found on the person's body like scars, tattoo and birth marks.

There are certain guidelines and procedures that need to be followed in order to obtain a copy of a criminal record. The one who requested the document should know the basic details that can be found on the file. Also, the personal information of the requesting individual has to be provided on the request from. One should know that only the owner of the document and their immediate family has the access to the criminal records. Those who need access to the files of other people need to secure a special court order. One has to pay $8 as the printing cost but the actual fee is different and it can vary depending on the request itself.

In Minnesota, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is responsible for managing the criminal records of the state. The said office is where one can get a copy of such document. In case going to the office personally is not possible, a mail request can be sent, but it can take several days before the results of the search can be delivered back to the requesting party.

The Internet has allowed the retrieval of public crime records easier than the traditional methods. It is a convenient process since the document can be requested even at home. Residents can get it for free but many still want to pay for research to make sure that they only get quality results.




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