Minnesota records over 114,366 arrests every year, while Hennepin County records about 47,242 of these arrests. According to Chapter 13 of the Minnesota Statutes, the public may access arrest records in Hennepin County. State law permits charging $0.25 per page (100 or fewer paper copies) for data copies, but users may view that data for free. Certain arrest records are inaccessible to the public due to law or court order. These include juvenile records, confidential data, and information relating to ongoing investigations.
Law enforcement agencies, including the Sheriff's Office and police departments, can access these records. Additionally, the subject of the records, judiciary agencies, such as the Hennepin County District Courts and the Hennepin County Attorney's Office, may also access them.
Anyone may access arrest records in Hennepin County through several agencies, including the Sheriff's Office, local Police Departments, and the state's Department of Public Safety.
Individuals may obtain copies of arrest records from the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office by contacting the responsible authority designee at (612) 596-9818 or in person at:
Hennepin County Sheriff's Office
Minneapolis City Hall
350 South 5th Street, Room 6
Minneapolis, MN 55415
The Sheriff's Office also provides an online Data Dashboard and Jail Roster, which allows users to access arrest-related information for current or recently released jail offenders.
In Hennepin County, individuals may obtain arrest records by visiting the appropriate Police Department in the city or town where the arrest occurred. You must provide information such as the individual's name and arrest date; a fee may be required. Notable Police Departments in the county include:
Under the Department of Public Safety, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) allows offenders or interested individuals to access criminal history records, including arrest reports. You may request your personal arrest record by completing the Mail-In Personal Criminal History Record Form, signing it in the presence of a notary, and submitting it along with the required fee to the BCA. Anyone may access another person's private arrest record by mail or in person by submitting the General Informed Consent Form along with the required fee to the BCA at:
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
CHA Unit
1430 Maryland Avenue East
St. Paul, MN 55106
Contact the BCA at (651) 793-7000 for more information. The department also offers an online Minnesota Public Criminal History Search Portal, where the public can access arrest records.
Arrest records are also available at the Hennepin County District Court. You may access these records in person by visiting the Clerk of the District Court where the individual was charged with the crime. Individuals may fill out a Criminal Case History Search Form and send it with the appropriate fee to the address listed on the form. Typically, this service incurs a copy fee and requires additional information, such as names or case numbers. You may search for arrest records online using the Minnesota Court Records Online Portal or visit the courthouse in person to access arrest records through their computer terminals.
Reputable third-party websites, such as InfoTracer, provide a reliable way of accessing Hennepin County arrest records.
Hennepin County has an arrest rate of 2,479 arrests per 100,000 residents. Here are the arrest figures for adults and juveniles recorded in Hennepin County during this period:
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 4,174 |
| Homicide | 97 |
| Robbery | 1,953 |
| Rape | 622 |
| Arson | 196 |
| Larceny | 26,388 |
| Burglary | 4,033 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9,779 |
| Total Number of Arrests | 47,242 |
Source: Minnesota Bureau of Crime Apprehension
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Champlin Police Department | 11955 Champlin Drive | (952) 258-5321 |
| Eden Prairie Police Department | 8080 Mitchell Road | 952-949-6200 |
| Hopkins Police Department | 1010 1st St S | 952-548-6364 |
| Minnetonka Police Department | 14600 Minnetonka Blvd | 952-939-8500 |
| Osseo Police Department | 415 Central Ave | 763-424-5444 |
| Rogers Police Department | 21860 Industrial Ct | 763-428-3450 |
| Wayzata Police Department | 600 Rice St E | 952-404-5340 |
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County Adult Corrections Facility - Women's Section | 1355 Shenandoah Lane | 612-596-0001 |
| Hennepin County MN Adult Detention Center | 350 South Fifth Street, Room 6 | 612-348-5112 |
| Hennepin County Public Safety Facility (PSF) | 401 South Fourth Avenue, Suite 100 | 612-348-5112 |
| Minneapolis RRM | 300 South 4th St, Suite 1210 | 612-332-5030 |