Hennepin County Criminal Records

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Hennepin County public records: common questions

Where to search Hennepin County records

Hennepin County, Minnesota court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Hennepin County District Court records center, transcript requests, locations, and copy access. Check current custody through Hennepin County Jail locations, roster, visitation, mail, property, and custody contacts.

Court casesHennepin County District Court records center, transcript requests, locations, and copy access
Current custodyHennepin County Jail locations, roster, visitation, mail, property, and custody contacts
Statewide recordsUse the Minnesota state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

The Minnesota Fourth Judicial District includes only Hennepin County, which the Judicial Branch states is made up of 45 cities.
Hennepin County District Court handles civil, conciliation, criminal and traffic, family, housing, juvenile, probate, and mental-health matters.
The Hennepin County District Court Records Center is at the Hennepin County Government Center, 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, and provides access to civil, criminal, family, housing, mental-health, and probate records.
The Hennepin County Jail has locations in the Public Safety Facility at 401 South 4th Avenue and Minneapolis City Hall at 350 South 5th Street; the jail phone is 612-348-5112.
The official jail page states that the online roster shows people currently in the county jail and those released in the last seven days, along with charges, bail, and scheduled court dates.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office requires data requests under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act to use the county online data-request portal or the stated alternative submission process.

Hennepin County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Hennepin County District Court records center, transcript requests, locations, and copy access	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Jail and custody	Hennepin County Jail locations, roster, visitation, mail, property, and custody contacts	County or local	Open source	August 24, 2026
Police and incident records	Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Minnesota Government Data Practices Act requests and data portal	County or local	Open source	August 18, 2026
Court cases	Hennepin County District Court divisions, court services, records, fees, locations, and case information	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Court cases	Minnesota Fourth Judicial District boundary, court administration, judges, and Hennepin County court structure	County or local	Open source	Not yet published

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 24, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

This Hennepin County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Hennepin County has 1,284,784 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 27-053
Population: 1,284,784 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Minnesota Fourth Judicial District includes only Hennepin County, which the Judicial Branch states is made up of 45 cities.
Local detail: Hennepin County District Court handles civil, conciliation, criminal and traffic, family, housing, juvenile, probate, and mental-health matters.
Local detail: The Hennepin County District Court Records Center is at the Hennepin County Government Center, 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, and provides access to civil, criminal, family, housing, mental-health, and probate records.
Local detail: The Hennepin County Jail has locations in the Public Safety Facility at 401 South 4th Avenue and Minneapolis City Hall at 350 South 5th Street; the jail phone is 612-348-5112.
Local detail: The official jail page states that the online roster shows people currently in the county jail and those released in the last seven days, along with charges, bail, and scheduled court dates.
Local detail: The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office requires data requests under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act to use the county online data-request portal or the stated alternative submission process.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Minnesota Fourth Judicial District includes only Hennepin County, which the Judicial Branch states is made up of 45 cities.
Local detail: Hennepin County District Court handles civil, conciliation, criminal and traffic, family, housing, juvenile, probate, and mental-health matters.
Local detail: The Hennepin County District Court Records Center is at the Hennepin County Government Center, 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, and provides access to civil, criminal, family, housing, mental-health, and probate records.

How do I search a Hennepin County District Court case or docket?

The reviewed Hennepin County source provides a direct court access path for this search. Open Hennepin County District Court divisions, court services, records, fees, locations, and case information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Which Hennepin County court division handles my civil, criminal, family, housing, juvenile, probate, or mental-health matter?

No reviewed official source for Hennepin County establishes a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check Hennepin County District Court divisions, court services, records, fees, locations, and case information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

How do I obtain a Hennepin County court record, transcript, or certified copy?

The reviewed Hennepin County source provides a direct court access path for this search. Open Hennepin County District Court records center, transcript requests, locations, and copy access for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

How do I check the Hennepin County Jail roster or scheduled court date?

The official jail page states that the online roster shows people currently in the county jail and those released in the last seven days, along with charges, bail, and scheduled court dates. Check Hennepin County Jail locations, roster, visitation, mail, property, and custody contacts for the agency's current custody lookup or contact path; custody information can change quickly.

How do I visit, send mail to, or deposit money for someone in the Hennepin County Jail?

The reviewed Hennepin County detention source provides direct procedure guidance. Use Hennepin County Jail locations, roster, visitation, mail, property, and custody contacts for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.

How do I submit a Hennepin County Sheriff's Office data-practices request?

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office requires data requests under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act to use the county online data-request portal or the stated alternative submission process. Use Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Minnesota Government Data Practices Act requests and data portal for current submission instructions, fees, and response rules.

What information is unavailable through the online Hennepin County court-record search?

The reviewed official sources for Hennepin County do not identify a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open Hennepin County District Court divisions, court services, records, fees, locations, and case information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Is my ordinance or traffic matter handled by Hennepin County District Court or a city municipal court?

Online court access has limits; the Judicial Branch states that pre-conviction criminal, traffic, and petty-misdemeanor information is not available online and must be obtained at the courthouse or by phone. Check Minnesota Fourth Judicial District boundary, court administration, judges, and Hennepin County court structure to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

For police or incident records, use Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Minnesota Government Data Practices Act requests and data portal. The jail roster is not a complete historical custody record and may omit people still in intake before assignment of a booking number.

Criminal cases in Hennepin County

Start with Hennepin County District Court divisions, court services, records, fees, locations, and case information for the official Hennepin County court path. County: Hennepin County government and Sheriff services cover the county, which includes 45 cities. The reviewed official pages do not provide a complete parcel or municipal-boundary description. Court: Hennepin County is the sole county in Minnesota's Fourth Judicial District. District Court divisions include civil, criminal, family, housing, juvenile, probate, mental-health, and conciliation matters.

Jail and custody information for Hennepin County

For current custody information, start with Hennepin County Jail locations, roster, visitation, mail, property, and custody contacts. Online court access has limits; the Judicial Branch states that pre-conviction criminal, traffic, and petty-misdemeanor information is not available online and must be obtained at the courthouse or by phone.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office operates the Hennepin County Jail, also called the Adult Detention Center, with facilities at the Public Safety Facility and Minneapolis City Hall. Community corrections and the Adult Corrections Facility are separate county services. Municipal: City municipal courts and ordinance jurisdiction are separate from Hennepin County District Court. A complete current list of municipal courts serving all 45 cities was not verified.

Statewide sources for Minnesota records

Statewide Minnesota sources are separate from Hennepin County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Cities covered by local record systems

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Official Hennepin County and Minnesota record sources

For an official starting point, use Hennepin County District Court divisions, court services, records, fees, locations, and case information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use Hennepin County District Court divisions, court services, records, fees, locations, and case information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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