Plymouth Traffic Court Records
Plymouth traffic court records are filed and managed through the Hennepin County District Court, which is part of the 4th Judicial District. This page covers how to search for citations, check case status, pay fines, and respond to a ticket issued in Plymouth. All Plymouth traffic matters go through the Hennepin County court system, the same system used by Minneapolis and other Hennepin County cities.
Plymouth Overview
Hennepin County District Court
Plymouth 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 Plymouth residents, the Ridgedale Service Center at 12601 Ridgedale Drive in Minnetonka is the closest Hennepin County court location -- it is just a few miles from Plymouth and handles court services for the western part of the county. Check with the court to confirm which location handles your specific case before visiting.
Hennepin County has hearing officers available for traffic matters. A hearing officer is a less formal option than going before a judge. They can review your citation and potentially reduce your fine, set up a payment plan, or offer a continuance for dismissal under certain conditions. Call 612-348-6000 to ask whether your case qualifies and how to schedule a hearing officer appointment.
The Violations Bureau in Hennepin County is another option for certain payable offenses. It may let you resolve the case without any court appearance. See the Violations Bureau page for eligibility details. The Warrant Helpline at (612) 540-6485 handles outstanding warrants tied to old traffic matters.
| Court | Hennepin County District Court (4th Judicial District) |
|---|---|
| Main Address | 300 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487 |
| Phone | 612-348-6000 |
| Ridgedale Service Center | 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN (close to Plymouth) |
| 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 information, and Violations Bureau access.
Check the court page before visiting to confirm current hours and which service center applies to your case.
Searching Traffic Records in Plymouth
The Minnesota Courts Records Online system, known as MCRO, is the free public tool for looking up court case information. Search by name, case number, or citation number at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us. The system covers Hennepin County and all other Minnesota counties. No account or login is needed and there is no cost.
Pre-conviction cases are not available through MCRO. If your citation is recent and the case is still pending, it will not show up in the online system. Call the Hennepin County courthouse at 612-348-6000 or visit in person for pending case status. Post-conviction records are available online and MCRO updates hourly during business hours.
Public access computers at the courthouse allow on-site record searches. Certified copies must be requested from the clerk's office and carry a per-page fee. MCRO is read-only -- no documents can be filed and no payments can be made through it.
The image below shows the MCRO search portal for looking up Plymouth traffic case 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 Plymouth
Payable Plymouth traffic citations can be paid online, by phone, by mail, or 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 attempting to pay online -- the ticket needs time to be entered into the court system.
If your citation qualifies, the Hennepin County Violations Bureau may let you resolve the matter without a standard court appearance. Check the Violations Bureau page for details on how to submit.
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 used for Plymouth traffic fine payments.
Save your confirmation number after any online or phone payment.
Your Options After Getting a Citation in Plymouth
After a traffic ticket in Plymouth, your options are to pay the fine, contest the citation, or use the hearing officer option available in Hennepin County. Paying closes the case as a guilty plea. Contesting means requesting a court date before a judge. Using a hearing officer is a less formal middle path that can result in a fine reduction, payment plan, or possible dismissal under the right conditions.
To ask about hearing officer availability, call 612-348-6000. To contest before a judge, also contact the court before the 30-day deadline. If you have an old warrant related to a Plymouth traffic case, call the Warrant Helpline at (612) 540-6485.
Most traffic 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 up to 90 days in jail. The statewide self-help line at (651) 435-6535 is available 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 common traffic citations -- speeding, failure to yield, running a light -- are petty misdemeanors with fines up to $300. Speed limits under Minnesota Statute 169.14 are 30 mph in urban areas, 55 mph on most roads, 65 mph on expressways, and 70 mph on rural interstates. Driving 100 mph or faster brings 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 another 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 counts convictions rather than using a points system. Four in 12 months means 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 a copy of your driving record, the Department of Vehicle Services charges $9. Use the DVS records request page to order one.
Nearby Cities
These nearby cities also have traffic court record pages. Each city's cases are handled through its respective county court.