Search Chisago County Police Blotter
Chisago County police blotter records and incident reports are handled by the Sheriff's Office Records Management Division in Center City. The division has a published fee schedule, clear submission procedures, and online payment options. This page covers how to request Chisago County police blotter data and what to expect in terms of cost and turnaround.
Chisago County Overview
Chisago County Records Management Division
The Records Management Division is the place to go for Chisago County police blotter and incident report requests. Captain Andrew Mahowald leads the division and can be reached at 651-213-6384. The division is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and is closed on legal holidays.
The office is located at 313 N Main St, Room 100, Center City, MN 55012. If you want to mail a request instead, send it to Chisago County Sheriff's Office, 15230 Per Road, Center City, MN 55012. That is the official mailing address for data requests. For non-emergency calls, use 651-257-4100. For general administration, call 651-213-6300. The records line specifically is 651-213-6305.
The division offers several services: accident reports, background checks, civil process, clearance letters, event permits, fingerprinting, gun permits, and data requests. These are handled under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act at Chapter 13.
| Records Captain | Andrew Mahowald, 651-213-6384 |
|---|---|
| Physical Address | 313 N Main St, Room 100, Center City, MN 55012 |
| Mailing Address | 15230 Per Road, Center City, MN 55012 |
| Records Line | 651-213-6305 |
| Jail | 651-257-2931 |
| Records Division Page | chisagocountymn.gov/274 |
Chisago County Police Blotter Request Fees
Chisago County has a clear, published fee schedule for records requests. Records under 19 pages are free. That covers most short incident reports. Longer records cost more, with fees that go up as the page count rises. Here is the full breakdown:
| Pages | Fee |
|---|---|
| Under 19 pages | Free |
| 20-39 pages | $5.00 |
| 40-59 pages | $10.00 |
| 60-79 pages | $15.00 |
| 80-99 pages | $20.00 |
| 100+ pages | $25.00 + $20.00/hour |
| CD/DVD | $20.00 |
| Photos | $1.00 each |
| 911 Transcripts | $20.00 per hour |
Online payment is accepted. Credit and debit cards have a 2.5% processing fee with a $2.00 minimum. eChecks under $10,000 cost $1.50. eChecks over $10,000 cost $5.00. You can pay by check or money order as well. Data requests and forms are at chisagocountymn.gov/991.
Chisago County Records Division Online
The Chisago County Records Management Division page lists all services, contact numbers, fees, and instructions for submitting a data request.
The division page includes the full fee schedule shown above, along with instructions on using the Information Disclosure Request Form. You can submit by mail, in person, or request online payment options through the office.
Chisago County Police Blotter Request Forms
The Forms, Links, and Helpful Information page at Chisago County provides data request forms you need to submit for police records.
The Information Disclosure Request Form on this page is the official way to ask for records. Fill it out and submit to the Records Division by mail or in person. Online payment is then arranged once the division confirms what is available.
Chisago City Police Department
For incidents inside Chisago City, contact the Chisago City Police Department directly. The city department maintains separate records from the county Sheriff.
City police handle incidents within Chisago City limits. If you are not sure which agency responded to an incident, note the address where it happened. County or city jurisdiction depends on whether the location is within city limits or in an unincorporated area.
Police Blotter Access Rules in Chisago County
Under Minn. Stat. ยง 13.82, law enforcement data that is public includes the nature of requests and complaints, dates and times, incident numbers, and responses taken. Arrest data is public once charges are filed. Some details stay private during active investigations. The county must respond to data requests in a "prompt and appropriate" manner, though the state does not set a specific deadline in days.
Reports with charges pending must be obtained through the County Attorney's Office, which can be reached at 651-213-8400. If you call the Records Division and find out a report is tied to an open case, they will direct you to the county attorney for that data. For State Patrol records related to Chisago County incidents, contact the East Metro State Patrol at 651-779-5900. For state-level accident reports, contact the Department of Public Safety at 651-215-1328.
Fingerprinting services are also available at the Sheriff's Office. The fee is $10 per card, and you must bring a driver's license. Prints are for non-criminal justice purposes such as background checks for certain jobs. Appointments are taken during business hours.
Chisago County Inmate Search
The VineLink inmate search tool provides custody status information for people held in Chisago County and other Minnesota jails.
VineLink lets you check if someone is currently in custody and sign up for notifications when their status changes. It is free to use and updated as the county jail reports changes in booking status. Official VineLink is also accessible at vinelink.com.
Cities in Chisago County
Chisago County includes Center City, Chisago City, North Branch, Lindstrom, and several other communities. None of the cities in Chisago County currently meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site. For city-specific incidents, contact the city police department for that community. All county Sheriff records are handled through the Records Management Division in Center City.
Nearby Counties
Chisago County borders several counties in eastern Minnesota. Use the incident location to find the right agency for your records request.