Hennepin County Recent Arrests
Hennepin County recent arrests are managed by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, which runs the county jail in downtown Minneapolis. The jail roster updates hourly and is free to search online. Minnesota's largest county covers Minneapolis and dozens of suburbs, so the volume of bookings is high. You can search current inmates, see charges and bail amounts, and check release dates going back seven days. For arrest reports and criminal history records, contact the Sheriff's Office records division directly.
Hennepin County Overview
Hennepin County Sheriff's Office
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is headquartered at Minneapolis City Hall. Sheriff Dawanna Witt leads the department. The office provides law enforcement services throughout Hennepin County, runs the county jail, and manages all arrest and booking records. For data requests, records checks, and arrest reports, this is the agency to contact.
The Sheriff's Office has two main locations. The main office sits in City Hall at 350 South 5th Street in downtown Minneapolis. Patrol operations run from a separate headquarters in Plymouth at 1345 Shenandoah Lane. Gun permits and some records functions are handled at the Plymouth location. For most arrest records and data requests, the downtown City Hall office is the right place to start.
| Agency | Hennepin County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Main Address | 350 South 5th Street, Room 6 Minneapolis, MN 55415 |
| Main Phone | 612-348-3744 |
| Jail Phone | 612-348-5112 |
| Data Requests Email | sheriffsofficedatare@hennepin.us |
| Records Fax | 612-596-8120 |
| Website | hennepinsheriff.org |
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office at Minneapolis City Hall manages recent arrest records, jail operations, and public data requests for Minnesota's most populous county.
Contact the Sheriff's Office records division by phone at 612-348-3744 or by email at sheriffsofficedatare@hennepin.us to request copies of arrest reports or criminal history data for Hennepin County.
Hennepin County Jail Roster and Recent Arrests
The Hennepin County jail roster is one of the most detailed in Minnesota. It updates every hour and is free to use. Search by name or scroll the full roster. The system shows everyone currently in custody plus anyone released in the last seven days. Each entry includes the person's name, booking photo, charges, bail amount, court date, and housing location within the jail. That level of detail is unusual for county jails in Minnesota and makes Hennepin one of the easier counties to search.
The jail is located in downtown Minneapolis. Two facilities sit across from each other near the Government Plaza light rail station. One is in the Public Safety Facility and the other is in City Hall. Both are operated by the Sheriff's Office. If you are trying to verify whether someone is in custody right now, the online roster at jailroster.hennepin.us is the fastest way to check. Call the jail directly at 612-348-5112 if you need to speak with someone or have a question the website doesn't answer.
One thing to know: the Sheriff's Office warns that they will never call you demanding payment related to a jail matter. If you get a call like that, hang up. Call 612-348-5112 to verify any claims. Scams involving fake jail holds do happen, and knowing this ahead of time can help you avoid them.
The Hennepin County jail roster at jailroster.hennepin.us updates hourly and shows current inmates along with booking details, charges, bail amounts, and recent releases going back seven days.
This free online roster is the most direct way to check whether someone is currently in custody in Hennepin County and to see the charges and bond amounts associated with a recent arrest.
How to Find Hennepin County Recent Arrests
You can search Hennepin County recent arrests through several channels. The online jail roster is the starting point for anyone currently in custody. For criminal case filings that followed an arrest, the Minnesota Judicial Branch court search at mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/Hennepin.aspx shows charges, case status, and hearing dates. The Court Records Center for Hennepin County is at 300 South Sixth Street, Room C-3, Minneapolis, MN 55487. Phone: 612-348-3033. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, excluding court holidays.
VINELink at vinelink.com covers Hennepin County and lets you search for inmates by name or offender ID. You can also register for notifications when a person's custody status changes. This is useful if you need to know when someone gets released from the Hennepin County jail without checking the roster manually each day.
For arrest reports and incident reports, submit a data request to the Sheriff's Office. You can email sheriffsofficedatare@hennepin.us or fax to 612-596-8120. Requests made to the data requests unit at City Hall, Room 30, are processed under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Include the full name of the arrested person, date of birth, and the approximate date of the arrest. Under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.82, booking data and arrest records are public. The agency must respond to requests within 10 business days.
Hennepin County criminal case records are searchable through the Minnesota Judicial Branch at mncourts.gov, where you can find charges filed after a recent arrest and track case progress through the court system.
The Court Records Center at 300 South Sixth Street, Room C-3, in Minneapolis handles in-person requests for certified copies and full case files related to criminal proceedings following a Hennepin County arrest.
Warrants and Criminal History in Hennepin County
Outstanding warrants in Hennepin County are handled through the Sheriff's Office and the District Court. Active warrants show up in the Minnesota court system when a judge issues one. The court record will show a warrant was issued, but the full warrant itself is not typically posted publicly online. Law enforcement agencies in Hennepin County can check warrant status in real time. For the public, the court case search at mncourts.gov is the most reliable way to check if a warrant was issued in a specific case.
For full criminal history records in Hennepin County, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension at dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca handles statewide history requests. The BCA system pulls from all Minnesota law enforcement agencies, including those in Hennepin County. This type of report shows arrests, charges, and case outcomes over time. It is the most complete source for a long-term criminal history tied to any Hennepin County arrest.
Public Access to Hennepin County Arrest Records
Arrest records in Hennepin County are public under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.82, law enforcement agencies must release arrest and booking data to anyone who asks. This covers the person's name, age, residence, date of arrest, charges, and arresting agency. You do not need to be a party to the case. You do not need to state a reason.
Some information is withheld. Records tied to active investigations may be held back if disclosure would harm the investigation. Juvenile booking data is generally not public. Information that could endanger someone's safety may also be restricted. But for standard adult arrest data in Hennepin County, the default is public access. The full MGDPA text is at revisor.mn.gov. The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office follows these rules for all data requests.
Note: A booking record does not mean the person is guilty. All persons charged in Hennepin County are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Arrest data is public under Minnesota law, but it reflects charges, not convictions.
Cities in Hennepin County
All arrests made within Hennepin County cities are processed through the Hennepin County jail. Select a city below to find local police department contact info and city-specific recent arrest resources.
Nearby Counties
If the arrest you are searching for did not happen in Hennepin County, check the surrounding counties. Each has its own Sheriff's Office and jail roster.