Brooklyn Park Traffic Court Records
Brooklyn Park traffic court records are handled through the Hennepin County District Court, which is part of the 4th Judicial District. This page explains how to search for citations, check case status, pay fines, and respond to a ticket issued in Brooklyn Park. Because Brooklyn Park is in Hennepin County, the same court system that serves Minneapolis and other Hennepin cities handles cases here too.
Brooklyn Park Overview
Hennepin County District Court
Brooklyn Park traffic cases are filed at the Hennepin County District Court in the 4th Judicial District. The main courthouse is at 300 South Sixth Street in downtown Minneapolis. For Brooklyn Park residents, the Brookdale Service Center at 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway in Brooklyn Center is the closest Hennepin County court location. It is just a short drive from Brooklyn Park and handles court services for the northern part of the county. Check with the court to confirm which location handles your specific case type before you make the trip.
Hennepin County has hearing officers available for traffic matters. This is an option not available in every Minnesota county. A hearing officer can review your case before it goes to a judge. Hearing officers can reduce fines, set payment plans, or in some situations offer a continuance for dismissal. To ask about scheduling a hearing officer appointment, call 612-348-6000.
A Violations Bureau also operates in Hennepin County for certain payable offenses. Through the Violations Bureau you may be able to resolve your citation without a court appearance. The Violations Bureau page explains which cases qualify and how to submit. The Warrant Helpline at (612) 540-6485 is available if you have an outstanding warrant tied to an old traffic matter.
| Court | Hennepin County District Court (4th Judicial District) |
|---|---|
| Main Address | 300 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487 |
| Phone | 612-348-6000 |
| Brookdale Service Center | 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN (nearby for Brooklyn Park residents) |
| Violations Bureau | mncourts.gov/find-courts/hennepin |
| Warrant Helpline | (612) 540-6485 |
| County Page | Hennepin County Traffic Court Records |
The image below shows the Hennepin County court page on the Minnesota Judicial Branch website, where you can find current contact details, service center locations, and Violations Bureau access.
Check the court page before your visit to confirm current hours and which service center is the right one for your case.
Searching Traffic Records in Brooklyn Park
The Minnesota Courts Records Online system, known as MCRO, lets you look up court case information for free. You can search by name, case number, or citation number at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us. The system covers Hennepin County and every other county in the state. No account is needed and there is no cost to search.
Pre-conviction cases are not available through MCRO. If your citation is recent and the case is still open, the online system will not show it. Call the court at 612-348-6000 or visit in person for pending case status. Post-conviction records are available online, with MCRO updating data hourly during business hours.
Public access computers at the courthouse allow on-site record searches. Certified copies of records require a request to the clerk's office, with a per-page fee. MCRO is a read-only system and cannot be used to file documents or make payments.
The image below shows the MCRO portal for looking up Brooklyn Park traffic court records at no cost.
MCRO is free and requires no login.
Note: Pre-conviction cases are not available through MCRO -- call Hennepin County District Court at 612-348-6000 for pending case details.
Paying Traffic Fines in Brooklyn Park
For payable Brooklyn Park traffic citations, payment options include online, phone, mail, and in person. Online payments go through webpay.courts.state.mn.us. There is a $2.34 convenience fee for online and phone payments. Wait at least 7 days after your citation date before trying to pay online -- the ticket needs time to be entered into the court system before the portal will accept it.
If your citation qualifies, the Hennepin County Violations Bureau may offer a way to resolve it without going through standard payment or a hearing. Check the Violations Bureau page to see if your case is eligible.
By phone, call the Court Payment Center at (651) 281-3219 (metro) or (800) 657-3611 (toll-free). To pay by mail, send a check or money order to: Court Payment Center, P.O. Box 898, Willmar, MN 56201. Include your citation number. You have 30 days from the citation date to respond -- pay or notify the court you want to contest. Missing the deadline can lead to a default judgment.
The screenshot below shows the online Court Payment Center portal for Brooklyn Park traffic fine payments.
Keep your payment confirmation number as proof after any online or phone payment.
Your Options After Getting a Citation in Brooklyn Park
After a traffic ticket in Brooklyn Park, you can pay the fine, contest the citation, or use the hearing officer option that Hennepin County provides. Paying closes the case as a guilty plea. Contesting means requesting a court date with a judge. The hearing officer path is a less formal option that can lead to a fine reduction, payment plan, or possible dismissal under certain conditions.
To ask about hearing officer availability for your case, call 612-348-6000. To contest in front of a judge, also contact the court before the 30-day deadline to schedule a hearing. If you have a warrant tied to an old Brooklyn Park traffic matter, call the Warrant Helpline at (612) 540-6485.
Most violations are petty misdemeanors with fines up to $300 under Minnesota Statute 169.89. Reckless driving is a misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute 169.13 with fines up to $1,000 and possible jail time. For general questions, call the statewide self-help line at (651) 435-6535, weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. See mncourts.gov/help-topics/traffic-issues for a full overview.
Traffic Violations and Penalties
Most traffic citations in Minnesota -- speeding, failure to stop, improper lane changes -- are petty misdemeanors with fines up to $300. Minnesota Statute 169.14 sets speed limits: 30 mph in urban areas, 55 mph on most roads, 65 mph on expressways, 70 mph on rural interstates. Driving 100 mph or faster triggers an automatic 6-month license revocation.
Texting while driving is a primary offense under Minnesota Statute 169.475. Officers can stop you for it without any other reason. The fine is typically $135 to $140. Seat belt violations are a primary offense under Minnesota Statute 169.686. Reckless driving under Minnesota Statute 169.13 is a misdemeanor with fines up to $1,000 and up to 90 days in jail.
Minnesota does not use a points system. It tracks conviction counts. Four in 12 months leads to a 30-day license suspension. Five in 12 months means 90 days. Eight or more in 24 months means a 1-year suspension. To get your driving record, the Department of Vehicle Services charges $9 for a non-certified copy. Request it through the DVS records request page.
Nearby Cities
These nearby cities also have traffic court record pages. Each city's traffic matters go through its respective county court.