Search Hennepin County Busted Mugshots

Hennepin County busted mugshots are searchable through one of the most detailed jail rosters in Minnesota. As the state's most populous county, Hennepin processes more bookings than any other county jail system. The Sheriff's Office runs a comprehensive online roster that updates every hour and shows current inmates plus those released in the last seven days. This page covers every way to search Hennepin County busted mugshots, from the jail roster portal to court records and state databases.

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is the largest in Minnesota. The main office sits at 350 South Fifth Street, Room 6, in Minneapolis, MN 55415. Call 612-348-3744 for the Sheriff or 612-348-5112 for the jail. The Public Safety Facility Jail is at 401 South 4th Avenue, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55415. That is where most bookings happen in the county.

Hennepin County also runs Adult Correction Facilities in Plymouth. The men's section is at 1145 Shenandoah Lane, Plymouth, MN 55447. The women's section is at 1355 Shenandoah Lane. Both can be reached at (612) 596-0001. These facilities handle inmates serving longer sentences at the county level.

Every booking generates a record with the person's name, charges, mugshot, arresting agency, and bail details. Hennepin County's system is more advanced than most. It tracks custody status, received dates, and release dates. The data gets stored for at least 90 days, and some records stay on file much longer. This is the largest jail system in the state, so it handles a high volume of bookings daily.

Find Hennepin County Busted Mugshots Online

The Hennepin County Jail Roster is the best starting point. It is one of the most detailed rosters in the state. You can search by name, custody status, arresting agency, received date, or release date. The roster updates hourly and shows current inmates as well as people released in the last seven days. Records stay in the system for 90 days. Mugshots are included in the results.

That level of detail makes Hennepin County's roster stand out. Most smaller counties only show current inmates. Hennepin lets you go back and see recent releases too. If you missed checking on someone and they already got out, you still have a window to find their booking record.

VINELink covers Hennepin County as well. It is a good backup if the jail roster site is down or if you want to set up custody alerts. Search by name, and if you find a match, you can register for notices when the person's status changes. VINELink sends alerts by phone, email, or text.

The Hennepin County Attorney case search is another resource. It covers adult felony cases and lets you look up case details. For broader court records, use the Minnesota Court Records Online system. It covers all Hennepin County District Court cases with charges, hearing dates, and outcomes.

Hennepin County Mugshot Records and Law

Mugshots taken at the Hennepin County jail are public data. Minnesota Statute 13.82, subdivision 26, makes booking photos public. That applies to every booking at the main jail and the Adult Correction Facilities in Plymouth. Anyone can request a mugshot. No reason needed.

Basic arrest data is public under the same statute. The date, time, and location of an arrest are open. So are the charges, the arrested person's name, and the arresting agency. What stays private is investigative data from active cases. Hennepin County handles a large volume of cases, so some requests may take longer to process depending on the case status.

Below is the Hennepin County Sheriff's main website where you can find jail info, warrant searches, and the jail roster link.

Visit hennepinsheriff.org for access to the Hennepin County jail roster and warrant info.

The site also has a scam alert section. Hennepin County warns that the Sheriff's Office will never call demanding payment.

Criminal history data falls under Minnesota Statute 13.87. Conviction data is public for 15 years after a sentence ends. Arrest data that did not result in a conviction is generally private. With the volume of cases Hennepin County processes, there are a lot of records in the system. The BCA public search covers convictions, not arrests that were dropped.

Hennepin County Busted Mugshots and State Databases

State tools can fill in gaps. The Minnesota DOC Public Viewer shows people in state prison or on supervised release. Many people initially booked in Hennepin County end up in the state system if they get sentenced to prison. The DOC viewer has photos, offense data, and facility locations.

The BCA background check page pulls from the central criminal history database. Search by name for conviction records going back 15 years. The BCA public criminal history search is free and covers all Minnesota courts. It does not include arrest-only data or records from other states.

Below is the Hennepin County case search tool from the County Attorney's office.

The Hennepin County Attorney case search lets you look up adult felony cases specifically.

This tool is specific to Hennepin County and covers felony-level cases handled by the county attorney.

The Hennepin County warrants page shows active warrants. The Sheriff also publishes a most wanted list. Both can help you find people with outstanding cases in the county. Just keep in mind that warrant data changes often as people get picked up or warrants get cleared.

Hennepin County Records and Expungement

For copies of Hennepin County booking records, contact the Sheriff's Office at 350 South Fifth Street, Room 6, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Phone is 612-348-3744. Include the person's full name and date of birth in any written request. Under Minnesota Statute 13.03, public data copies cost no more than 25 cents per page.

Expungement under Chapter 609A can seal certain Hennepin County records. Petty misdemeanors and misdemeanors may qualify after two clean years. Gross misdemeanors need three years. Some felonies need four or five. Once sealed, those records drop from public databases. Convictions requiring registration under Statute 243.166 cannot be expunged. Given the volume of cases in Hennepin County, expungement petitions can take longer to process here than in smaller counties.

The HOPE program at Hennepin County offers education and support for inmates. While not directly tied to mugshot searches, it shows the county invests in programs beyond just housing inmates.

Cities in Hennepin County

Hennepin County includes Minneapolis and several large suburbs. These cities all use the Hennepin County jail system for bookings.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Hennepin County. Try searching their jails if you are unsure where a booking took place.