Hennepin County, Minnesota Inmate Search

In Hennepin County, Minnesota, interested persons conduct inmate searches to locate persons held in correctional facilities. Inmate searches typically reveal the inmate's name, criminal charges, booking date, court case, and release date.

You can search inmate records via online or offline resources and options provided by government entities. For example, the Hennepin County sheriff's office hosts an online inmate search platform for all persons serving time in the county jail. Inquirers may look up inmate information in person by visiting the sheriff's office at this address:

The Minnesota Department of Corrections' inmate search portal offers an alternative option for locating inmates in Hennepin County. The platform provides information on inmates held in state-owned correctional facilities. Inquirers can also locate inmates via the Federal Bureau of Prisons' inmate locator.

Note: There are no city-level jails in Hennepin County, Minnesota. City-level police departments in the county transfer all detainees to the county sheriff's jails.

How to Find an Inmate in Hennepin County Jail

Generally, searchers can find inmates in Hennepin County jails by using resources provided by the county sheriff's office. The county sheriff hosts an online searchable portal for locating inmate information. The portal is updated every week to reveal the names of current and past inmates. To search for inmates on the portal, you must fill out relevant search details like the inmate's name, custody status, and arrest date.

Alternatively, you can find inmate information by making inquiries in person at the county sheriff's office or jail facilities. You must make the request during their business hours at these locations:

How to Use the Hennepin County Jail Roster

Interested persons can use the Hennepin County jail roster via this step-by-step guide:

• Visit the Hennepin County sheriff's jail roster. The roster covers information on current and past inmates held in the Adult Corrections Facility and the Public Safety Facility.
• Input the required data in these sections.
• Inmate name
• Custody status
• Arrested by
• Received date.
• Release date.
• The search list will automatically bring up relevant search results at the bottom of the page. Scroll down the list to find the details of the right inmate.

What Information is Included in the Hennepin County Inmate Roster

The Hennepin County jail roster typically reveals the following inmate information:

• Inmate's legal name or known aliases.
• Mugshot
• Age
• Inmate number
• Custody status
• Arresting agency
• Housing location
• Case information, including charges, bail options, and court appearance dates.

Minnesota's Public Records Law may exempt public access to specific inmate-related records. Such records are generally exempted to prevent unauthorized access to information whose disclosure may harm concerned parties. For instance, juvenile records are not accessible to the public. Post-conviction records that are older than 15 years are also exempt from public access.

Contact Details for Hennepin County Jail or Sheriff's Office

You can contact the Hennepin County sheriff's office for inmate-related inquiries via these contact details:

Jail Facility Overview in Hennepin County

Hennepin County, Minnesota, has detention centers designed to house different categories of inmates. The Hennepin County Public Safety Facility and the detention center in the City Hall provide temporary housing for inmates awaiting trial or those currently waiting for court sentencing. In contrast, the Adult Corrections Facility houses post-conviction inmates for up to one year. It has an approximate capacity of 477 beds, making it the largest primary detention center in Hennepin County. The jail's men's and women's sections have 399 and 78 beds, respectively.

The Juvenile Detention Center in Hennepin County is an 87-bed, 24-hour housing facility for 10- to 17 year old inmates currently awaiting trial in the juvenile court.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in the Hennepin County Adult Corrections Facility?

You may use any of these options to send money to inmates in Hennepin County's Adult Corrections Facility:

Deposit via the Cobra Cashier kiosks: These kiosks are located in the lobbies of the men's and women's jail facilities. Note that they only accept cash payment.

Deposit via MoneyGram locations: Depositors must fill out these details when depositing money via MoneyGram:

• Company name: SSC Inmate Funding.
• Facility ID: MSP.
• Receive code: 7950.

Online or phone deposits: The county jail partnered with a third-party payment processor to allow online- or phone-based deposits to inmates. To deposit money via this option, depositors must provide the resident's name, booking number, and facility location.

Note: There are limitations on who can send money to inmates in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Per the state government website, you can't send money to inmates if:

• You are currently serving a sentence.
• You are still on paper supervision.
• You are currently held in a secure treatment facility.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

In Hennepin County, there's a central online search repository for all inmates held in the county jails. Inquirers only need to provide relevant search data to view inmates held in a specific location. To conduct searches, input the inmate name, custody status, or booking number into the required search boxes. Scroll through the list of related names to find the right inmate information. Click on the name to view where they are currently serving their sentence.

Alternatively, you might make an in-person request to the county sheriff's office to locate inmates.

Hennepin County Visitation Rules and Schedules

Hennepin County Adult Corrections Facility allows onsite or remote video visitation. For on-site visitation, friends and families of inmates must schedule a visit at least 24 hours before the appointed date. You are entitled to a free 25-minute on-site video visit at the jail facility's lobby. While at the facility, visitors must follow these rules:

• Present a valid government-issued ID card.
• Only two visitors are allowed per visit. Minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian or parent.
• Must not wear revealing outfits like see-through clothing.

The visitation schedule for the Adult Corrections Facility is

• Daytime visitation: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
• Evening visitation: 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The facility does not allow personal on-site video visitations on Mondays and Fridays.

For remote visitation, visitors must use the jail facility's licensed video call provider.

Professional visitors, such as attorneys, clergy, and law enforcement, can schedule a visit by contacting the facility at cc.acfresidents@hennepin.us or via call to (612) 596-0086. Such visitors must schedule the visit at least 24 hours in advance. The facility allows professional visits on weekdays at any time before 2:30 p.m.

Mailing and Commissary Information

Hennepin County jail facilities accept mail on behalf of inmates. The facilities will inspect the mail before delivering it to the inmate. To send mail, you must attach the following address to the envelope cover:

The jail facilities only accept mail sent via US mail. There are also options for sending care packages to inmates. To purchase a care pack, you must visit the platform's website or call (866) 643-9557.