Minnesota Mugshot Removal & Expungement Guide
How mugshot removal, expungement, and record sealing actually work under Minnesota law.
Minnesota does not currently have a confirmed statute requiring commercial mugshot websites to remove a photo on request. Booking photos are treated as public data under Minn. Stat. § 13.82. Removal here relies on direct negotiation with the publisher and search-engine de-indexing.
Minnesota's expungement statute (Minn. Stat. Ch. 609A) was expanded in 2023 to add automatic expungement (§ 609A.015), which proactively seals many eligible records without a petition.
- Dismissed, acquitted, or favorable disposition: No waiting period
- Diversion or stayed adjudication completed: 1 year
- Petty misdemeanor / misdemeanor: 2 years since discharge
- Gross misdemeanor: 3 years
- Eligible felonies: 4-5 years, depending on offense
Locate every copy of your mugshot online
Minnesota arrest records are commonly scraped and republished across multiple commercial aggregators.
Send a direct removal request to each publisher
Without a state mandate to lean on, a documented direct request is your starting point, not a guarantee.
Pursue search-engine de-indexing where a site won't cooperate
This is typically the more effective lever in Minnesota given the absence of a state removal law.
Check whether your record qualifies for automatic expungement
Minnesota's 2023 reform proactively seals many eligible records, though it won't force a site to remove an already-published photo.
We handle removal cases in Minnesota the same way we handle every case: locating every copy of your mugshot online, filing takedown requests within 72 hours, pursuing search-engine de-indexing where publishers won't cooperate, and monitoring afterward for reappearances. Every case starts with a free analysis, backed by a 100% money-back guarantee.
State law affects your legal options, but it doesn't determine which website is publishing your mugshot. See our site-by-site removal directory for site-specific removal steps once you know where your listing is.
This page is for general information only and is not legal advice. Laws summarized here are current as of publication but change frequently — consult a licensed attorney in your state before relying on them for your specific situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Minnesota have a mugshot removal law?
No. Minnesota doesn't currently have a confirmed statute requiring commercial mugshot sites to remove a photo on request.
What is Minnesota's automatic expungement law?
A 2023 reform (§ 609A.015) that lets the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension auto-identify and seal many eligible records without requiring a petition.
Will expungement remove my mugshot from a website?
Not automatically. Expungement restricts access to your official record; a mugshot site that already published your photo has no separate legal obligation to remove it.
How long does mugshot removal take in Minnesota?
Without a state law setting a deadline, timelines depend on the specific publisher. We typically file takedown requests within 72 hours and pursue de-indexing within about 5-7 days.
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