MNJIS facilitates access to and exchange of information between sources of criminal justice data, providing technology and services to help agencies solve crimes, prosecute offenders and protect Minnesotans and all who visit our state. Some of these services include:

• Vendor screening (background checks for contactors with unescorted access)
• Background checks
• Predatory offender registration
• Suspense reduction
• Protection order tracking and training
• Minnesota crime statistics and reports
• Criminal histories 
• Identity theft

Criminal justice agencies can review this complete list of products and services to obtain product and service descriptions, request access and obtain technical information. You can get more information by contacting a MNJIS product manager.

Request Access

Before any new tool or service can be added, a Joint Powers Agreement must be in place. Below are sample resolutions for your use in obtaining city or county authorization to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement.

• Sample city resolution
• Sample county resolution

If you have any questions about this process, contact the BCA Service Desk.