Family History Overview: Court Records: Civil & Criminal Cases, Adoptions, Divorces, Probate

Detailed information on how to find Minnesota criminal court records can be found in our Court Records: District Courts Guide. 

Detailed information on how to find Minnesota state prison records can be found in our State Prison Records Guide. 

Detailed information on how to find Minnesota adoption case files can be found in our Adoption Research Guide. 

Divorces are civil cases that are handled by the district court. 

Detailed information on how to find Minnesota civil court records can be found in our Court Records: District Courts Guide. 

Detailed information on how to find Minnesota probate court records can be found in our Court Records: Probate Records Guide.