Anoka County, Minnesota Court Records

Anoka County is a suburban portion of the Minneapolis metropolitan area with a population of about 363,000. Nearby counties include Chisago, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Sherburne, and Washington. Primary employers in the area include Aveda Corporation, Walmart, Target, and Cub Foods.

A sleepy and underdeveloped area for most of its history, Anoka County today exists as a suburban community adjacent to the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area served by a nearby interstate. Its economy primarily focuses on retail and services for the area's residents with little historical industry. It remains a top-rated destination for families and individuals with consistent population growth since the first suburban developments began in the 1960s. Business owners in this area can rely on a diverse labor market to fill open positions—but its proximity to a central metro area means due diligence should still be top of mind.

There’s no instant way to know everything about a job applicant the moment they walk through the door—and you can’t automatically take them at their word. That cautious skepticism is the reason for assessing resumes, conducting interviews, contacting references, and verifying their provided information. For a safe hiring process, employers must go further, too. Considering their background and looking for the existence of past criminal convictions is an essential part of any risk assessment.

Background checks are the tool of choice for modern employers, and indeed, some states and cities even mandate background checks for private employers in some sectors. These demands necessitate a fast and effective way to screen candidates. With reporting tools from backgroundchecks.com, you can build a streamlined hiring process that doesn’t downplay the importance of due diligence.

Still, before you can begin ordering background checks on job candidates, you must be sure your business will be able to follow the laws governing this process. In Minnesota, a “ban the box” law applies to private employers, and it states you may not ask about criminal history on job applications. Further, you may not make any inquiries until you plan to make a conditional job offer or select a candidate for an interview. Other federal laws, such as the FCRA, contain additional stipulations, including a requirement for written consent and the provision of a standalone disclosure. Review these and other laws to develop a compliant policy before you order a background check.

You can start working through your available candidates when you've ensured compliance. Ordering background checks today is fast, easy, and comprehensive. Start with the powerful and instant US OneSEARCH to look for records associated with your candidate from across the nation, including within Anoka County. See our online coverage map for further information on our sources nationwide. For situations requiring the most up-to-date court records related to an applicant, a county-level court search offers the results you need on active, pending, and recently closed cases.

Background reports generated by backgroundchecks.com include information from the following:

• Minnesota Department of Public Safety – Felony and misdemeanor records from 1998-present
• Minnesota Judicial Branch – Felony, misdemeanor, and traffic records from 2009-present
• Minnesota Methamphetamine Offender Registry
• Minnesota sex offender registry

These reports can include the subject’s:

• Name
• Offense/Charge
• Sentence
• Disposition

Improve the safety and reliability of your hiring processes with resources from backgroundchecks.com today.