St. Paul, Minnesota Public Records

Bond and bail procedures adhere to Minnesota state guidelines, establishing conditions under which detainees may be released pending trial. Those seeking information about recently arrested individuals can check the Sheriff's Office website or contact the detention center directly for current booking information.

The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act governs public access to this information, making most records available while protecting privacy in certain circumstances or when releasing information might compromise ongoing investigations. Access procedures vary slightly between agencies, though all follow state statutory requirements.

Families and community members can access the system to report disappearances or check for updates on existing cases, supporting the broader effort to reunite missing persons with those who care about them.

Minnesota residents can register online at https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us using a valid Minnesota driver's license or state ID, or they can mail a paper form obtained from Ramsey County. The state's same-day registration policy remains one of its most distinctive features—voters can register at their polling place on Election Day itself by providing proof of residence such as a utility bill, lease agreement, or having another registered voter from the precinct vouch for them. While online and mail registration close 21 days before Election Day, same-day registration ensures nobody loses their vote due to missed deadlines. Acceptable identification includes Minnesota driver's licenses, state IDs, tribal IDs, or various residence documents for Election Day registrants. The city conducts municipal elections in odd-numbered years, typically on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, choosing the Mayor, seven ward-based City Council members, and School Board representatives. Mayor Melvin Carter's current term expires in November 2025, when the next mayoral election is scheduled. State law requires these city elections to be nonpartisan. Voters also select county commissioners from their respective districts—Ramsey County maintains seven commissioner districts—for four-year terms during even-numbered years. Residents can locate their polling place at https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us by entering their address, which displays precinct location, hours (polls open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM), and sample ballot details. Minnesota's election records are extensively public under the MGDPA and state election statutes. Voter registration lists, excluding birthdates and driver's license numbers, are available for purchase for political and election purposes. Campaign finance reports for state candidates are searchable through the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board at https://cfb.mn.gov, while local candidate filings go through the Ramsey County Elections Office and St. Paul City Clerk. Precinct-by-precinct results are published by the county at https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/elections-voting/election-results. In November 2024's presidential election, Ramsey County posted approximately 67% voter turnout with roughly 260,000 ballots cast from approximately 388,000 registered voters, reflecting the strong metropolitan participation Minnesota consistently demonstrates. On November 3, 2026, local voters will decide several significant races: all Minnesota U.S. House seats (the city spans portions of Congressional Districts 3 and 4), all 134 Minnesota House seats and half the Minnesota Senate (even-numbered districts), Ramsey County constitutional offices including Sheriff and County Attorney, possibly County Commissioners depending on district cycles, and various judicial positions. Minnesota offers convenient absentee and mail-in voting options. Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot without providing a reason through the online application portal at https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us or by contacting the Ramsey County office directly. Requests open 46 days before Election Day, and completed ballots must arrive by 8:00 PM on Election Day—postmarks don't count. Voters can track their ballot status online. In-person absentee voting operates at the Ramsey County Elections Office and satellite locations beginning 46 days before Election Day through the day before, allowing voters to receive, mark, and submit ballots in a single visit.