Minnesota Public Criminal History Search

The Adult-Use Cannabis Act requires automatic expungement of certain cannabis-related records from the BCA’s Criminal History System (CHS).

Eligible felony convictions will be reviewed by a Cannabis Expungement Board to determine whether the records meet the criteria identified in statute for expungement or resentencing.

While the BCA is working to make the necessary technical and programmatic changes, a notice about this pending update is posted on all records in CHS.

The Adult-Use Cannabis Act goes into effect on Aug. 1, 2023. However, affected records will remain available on criminal history records until technical and programmatic changes can be implemented. This will likely occur closer to August 2024.

Accessing Expunged Records for Immigration Purposes

• For immigration related benefits (such as obtaining visas, naturalization, international travel, and work authorization), expunged (sealed) records may need to be reported to immigration agencies.
• Keeping a copy of your criminal history record may be important.
• Please consult with an immigration attorney if you are a non-citizen with record that will be expunged under this provision.
• Individuals who may need copies of criminal history records that are eligible for expungement should request copies of those records.
• Individuals who may be subject to immigration proceedings are strongly encouraged to consult with an immigration attorney.
• Copies of expunged (sealed) criminal history records will be provided to the subject of the record upon request.
• Requests may be made at any time, including before or after the records are sealed.
• To obtain copies of Minnesota criminal history records for immigration purposes, complete and submit the request form on the BCA’s Background Check page.