File a request with St. Paul Police Department
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How records requests work with St. Paul Police Department
Your request is filed in your name under Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. We act as your communications agent — routing through email, tracking the statutory deadline, and following up when the agency goes silent.
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Filed (day 0)
Submitted to St. Paul Police Department via stpaul.gov.
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Acknowledgment (typically 1–3 days)
Agency confirms receipt and assigns a tracking number. The statutory clock keeps running.
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Response window (10 business days)
Under Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, the agency must respond within 10 business days. If exemptions are claimed, they must be cited specifically.
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Records delivered or denied
No exemptions: records delivered. Partial denial: records released with redactions. Full denial: written justification required.
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Appeal if denied
We draft an appeal to Information Policy Analysis Division and can connect you with a public records attorney.
Governing law
Minnesota Government Data Practices Act
Minn. Stat. § 13
St. Paul Police Department is governed by Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, which requires a response within 10 business days. Anyone may file — no residency requirement.
Frequently asked
St. Paul Police Department public records FAQ
Related agencies
Other agencies in Minnesota
What to request
Common records from St. Paul Police Department
Jurisdiction