Data Requests
You have the right to see data held by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension under a state law called the “Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.” The BCA has a policy that explains how to request data and an inventory explaining the types of data maintained by the BCA. The policy and inventory may be found here: Data Access Policy and Inventory.
As a member of the public, you have the right to see public data held by the BCA. Use the following form when making a request for public data: Request for Public Government Data.
In addition, you have the right to see data about you. Depending on the circumstances, you may use one of the following forms to make a request for private data.
Data Request by Data Subject
Data Request on Another
Existence of Confidential Data Request
Informed Consent for Release of Data
Obtaining BCA data on a deceased person
Retention Schedules
For information on how long the BCA retains data please see the following approved records retention schedules.
BCA Business Shared Services Schedule
BCA Forensic Science Services Schedule
BCA Investigations Schedule
BCA Minnesota Justice Information Services Schedule
BCA Training and Auditing Schedule
Criminal History Records
If you need a copy of your criminal history record for immigration, employment, or licensing, including records that may have been sealed under the Clean Slate Act or the Adult Use Cannabis Act, please visit the Criminal Background Check page.
Background Checks
If you need a criminal background check, please visit the Criminal Background Check page and follow the process provided.
