Hennepin County Arrest Records

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Accessing Hennepin County Arrest Records

Finding arrest records involves knowing where to look. You can search online. You can ask in person. Mail requests are also an option. Each way has its own steps. Know the rules for access. This helps your search go well.

Understanding Public Access Laws

Minnesota laws guide access to records. The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13) is key. This law says most government data are public. This means you have the right to see many arrest records. But some data may not be public. Data might be private or secret by law. Arrest data is often public right after an arrest. But details might change. Some data stays public for a long time. Other data might become private later. Juvenile records have special rules. Expunged records are sealed from view. You can ask the agency holding the record about access rules. They must tell you if data is not public. They must cite the law that restricts access.

Online Search Options

Many Hennepin County arrest details can be found online. This is often the fastest way to search. Several official sites offer tools. Use these tools for your Hennepin County Arrest Records Search.

• Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Jail Roster: The Sheriff runs the county jail. They keep a list of people in jail now. This is the Hennepin County Jail Roster. It is updated each hour. It shows names of people in jail. It also shows those let go in the past seven days. You can see charges. You can see bail amounts. Court dates may be listed too. The site shows booking photos (mugshots). It lists the arrest date and who made the arrest. It shows the booking number. Records are kept for 90 days back from today. It is a key tool for recent arrest info. This roster follows state law Minn. Stat. § 641.05. It gives public data about inmates.

• Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO): This system shows state court case records. Find it at the Minnesota Judicial Branch MCRO page. MCRO lets you search cases by name or case number. It shows court dates. You can see case events. Public documents filed in cases are there too. But MCRO has limits for criminal cases. You often cannot search by name for pending criminal cases. A case needs a conviction to show up in a name search. Arrest records alone may not be on MCRO. Court records show what happens after charges are filed. MCRO is good for tracking court cases linked to an arrest. But it is not a pure arrest record search tool. MCRO does not replace official background checks.

• Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) Offender Locator: This tool tracks people in state prison. It also tracks those on state supervision after release. Find it on the DOC Search Page. You can search by name or DOC offender ID number. This shows data for people convicted of crimes. It shows their current status. It lists the prison they are in. It gives release dates. This is not for recent arrests. It is for people sentenced to state custody. Local jail inmates are not listed here. Use the Sheriff's roster for local jail info.

In-Person Requests

You can ask for records in person. Go to the right office. Bring ID if needed for private data requests. Public data requests often do not need ID. Be ready to fill out a form. Looking at public records is free. Getting copies may cost money.

• Hennepin County Sheriff's Office: For records held by the Sheriff, like full arrest reports, visit their office. The main office address for data requests might be:

  • Hennepin County Sheriff's Office

  • Data Practices Requests

  • 350 South 5th Street

  • Minneapolis, MN 55415

  • Check their website or call for specific public service hours. Their main site is www.hennepinsheriff.org.

• Hennepin County District Court Records Center: For court case records linked to arrests, visit the Records Center. They have public computers. You can search case information there. The Records Center is at:

  • Hennepin County Government Center

  • 300 South Sixth Street, Room A260 Skyway Level

  • Minneapolis, MN 55487

  • Phone: (612) 348-6000

  • Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  • Here you can view public case files. You can ask staff for help. You can order copies of court documents.

Mail Requests

You can ask for records by mail. Write a clear letter. Say what records you need. Include names and dates if you know them. Send the request to the right agency.

• For Sheriff's Records: Mail a request form or letter. Include your contact details. Send it to the Sheriff's Office Data Practices address listed above. Find request forms on the Sheriff's data request page.

• For Court Records: Use the court's forms. The Hennepin County District Court Records Center page has links. You can find a Copy Request Form there. Mail it to the Records Center address:

  • 4th District Court Records Center

  • Hennepin County Govt. Center

  • 300 South 6th Street, #B-100 (Note: Mailing address may differ from walk-in location)

  • Minneapolis, MN 55487

  • Include payment if you want certified copies. Checks should be payable to: District Court Administrator. Copy fees apply. For example, certified copies often cost $14 each. Plain copies might be sent by email if you ask.

What Information is in an Arrest Record?

Arrest records contain key details about a person's arrest. The exact data can vary. It depends on the agency and record type. Public data is usually limited at first. Full reports may have more details. But access to full reports might be restricted.

Standard Details Included

Most public arrest records or jail rosters show:

• Full name of the person arrested. Known aliases might be listed.

• Date of birth or age.

• Booking photo (mugshot).

• Booking number or PAK number (Personal ID Key).

• Date and time of arrest.

• The agency that made the arrest.

• The alleged charges or reason for arrest. This might be a statute number.

• Current custody status (in jail, released).

• Date and time of release, if applicable.

• Bail or bond amount set, if any.

• Scheduled court dates, if set.

• Housing location within the jail.

Information Not Typically Included

Some details are often not in basic public arrest listings. Full police reports might have them. But these reports may not be fully public right away. Items not always public include:

• Details of the investigation.

• Witness names and statements.

• Victim information (usually kept private).

• Full criminal history (arrest record is just one event).

• Results of the court case (found in court records).

• Personal details like Social Security Number.

Important Distinctions

It helps to know the difference between record types. Arrest records are not the same as other records. Knowing this helps your search. You will know what data to expect from each source.

Arrest Records vs. Criminal Conviction Records

An arrest record shows someone was taken into custody. It means police believe a crime occurred. It is not proof the person committed the crime. A criminal conviction record shows a court found the person guilty. This happens after charges are filed and a trial or plea occurs. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) keeps the official state criminal history. Their public data includes convictions. Data on convictions is public for 15 years after the sentence ends. Arrests that do not lead to conviction are not public on the BCA site. For full background checks, use the BCA Minnesota Public Criminal History Search (CHS). This is better than just court or arrest records for history checks.

Arrest Records vs. Court Records

Arrest records are made by law enforcement like the Sheriff. Court records are made by the court system. After an arrest, charges may be filed with the court. This starts a court case. Court records track that case. They show charges filed by the prosecutor. They list hearings and court dates. They include motions filed by lawyers. They show pleas entered (guilty, not guilty). They record the final outcome: conviction, acquittal, or dismissal. Court records contain more legal details than arrest records. You find court records through MCRO or the District Court Records Center. An arrest might not lead to court charges. If so, there will be no court record for that arrest.

Limitations on Access

Not all arrest records are open to the public. Certain laws protect some information. Access can be limited in some cases. Be aware of these limits.

Juvenile Records

Records for people under 18 are usually private. Minnesota law protects juvenile data. Access is often limited to the child, parents, and officials. Special court orders may be needed for others to see them. The Hennepin County Juvenile Court handles these cases. They have specific forms for record requests. These include an Affidavit for Access to Juvenile Court Record. General public searches will not show juvenile arrest details.

Expunged Records

A person can ask a court to seal a record. This is called expungement. If granted, the record is hidden from public view. It is like the event never happened for public searches. Minnesota law allows expungement for some arrests and convictions. Recent laws like the Clean Slate Act automate sealing for some records. The BCA notes that expunged records are removed from public criminal history searches. If a record was expunged, you will not find it in a standard public search. The person whose record was sealed can still access it. They may need it for things like immigration.

Relevant Hennepin County Offices and Resources

Knowing which office handles what helps your search. Here are key contacts for Hennepin County arrest and related records. Check their websites for the latest info. Hours and details can change.

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office

Handles arrests and runs the county jail. Provides the online jail roster. Manages arrest reports and warrants.

• Website: https://www.hennepinsheriff.org/

• Jail Roster: https://jailroster.hennepin.us/

• Jail Information: https://www.hennepinsheriff.org/jail-warrants/jail

• Jail Location (Public Safety Facility): 401 South 4th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415

• Data Request Address: 350 South 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415

• Data Request Info: https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.hennepinsheriff.org/data-requests

Hennepin County District Court

Manages court cases arising from arrests. Provides access to court records through MCRO and the Records Center.

• Website: https://www.mncourts.gov/hennepin

• Records Center Page: https://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/Hennepin/Records-Center-Hennepin.aspx

• Records Center Address: Hennepin County Government Center, 300 South Sixth Street, Room A260 Skyway Level, Minneapolis, MN 55487

• Phone: (612) 348-6000

• Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• MCRO Access: https://www.mncourts.gov/Access-Case-Records/MCRO.aspx

Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA)

Maintains the statewide official criminal history database. Offers public search for conviction data and full background checks.

• Website: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/Pages/default.aspx

• Public Criminal History Search: https://chs.state.mn.us/

• Background Check Info: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/Pages/background-checks.aspx

• Contact Address: 1430 Maryland Avenue East, St. Paul, MN 55106

• Phone (Criminal History Unit): (651) 793-2400