Hennepin County

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Civil

The Hennepin County Attorney's Office provides full service legal counsel to the Hennepin County government. Attorneys represent the county board, county departments and taxpayer interests. Learn how the office represents your interests.

If you are seeking information from the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office under the Minnesota Data Practices Act, please follow the instructions listed under "data practice requests" that are part of Hennepin County's open government policies.

Please be aware that much of the data generated by the office is considered confidential data or is otherwise exempt from the data practices act.

Adult felonies

Crime and you

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Case information

In Minnesota, basic information about court cases is public information with specific exceptions for juvenile court records.

The Hennepin County Attorney's Office does its best to proactively provide updates to the community, focusing on cases that are high profile or have generated public interest. The office handles nearly 9,000 cases each year. Due to this volume, only a fraction of the cases are listed on this website as either a press release or as part of the neighborhood crime map.

There are a number of additional ways to access court records in Hennepin County:

Visit the District Court Records Center, on the B-Level of the Hennepin County Government Center, or request a copy of the record by mail.
Minnesota Trial Court Public Access Remote - the online, public version of the Minnesota Court Information System (MNCIS)

Find out more about available case information.

Impact statements

Impact statements are an opportunity for anyone who has been negatively affected by crime to make sure their voice is heard. These statements are submitted to the court and taken into account by the judge. They may affect bail, conditions for release, probation, or sentencing.

Impact statements

Minnesota Court Information System

Look up court records using the online, public version of the Minnesota Court Information System: MNCIS

Court calendar

Find hearing times and locations on the schedule for the fourth district court.

This schedule includes adult felony and some family court cases and is posted at 8:30 a.m. You can also call 612-348-2040.

Check the district court schedule.

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Victim Services

Victim Services provides advocacy, support and referrals for victims of crime as their cases move through the criminal justice process.

Restitution for victims

Crime victims may be owed restitution. Restitution is reimbursement from the defendant for out-of-pocket losses and expenses directly resulting from a crime. Find out more about restitution for crime victims.

Victim impact statements

Victims of crime have the right to address the court through a victim impact statement. Advocates can help them prepare and submit that statement. Learn more about victim impact statements.

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Criminal prosecution

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office prosecutes all adult felony cases and all juvenile offenses. Different teams of attorneys, victim advocates and legal support staff with appropriate expertise prosecute different kinds of cases.

A felony is an offense that has a sentence of at least one year and one day in state prison. Adult felony cases are assigned based on the type of crime and the background of the offender. For example the Gang Unit prosecutes all offenses by known gang members. Learn more about the types of felony crimes we prosecute and which trial team would handle the case.

The Juvenile Prosecution Division handles all offenses committed by someone under 18.

For information about adult, non-felony cases please consult the appropriate city attorney.

Criminal justice process

The criminal justice process is complex. These overviews are intended to help community members understand the system, the role of different agencies and how a court case may progress. They are not legal advice and do not cover every possible circumstance.

Criminal justice process – provides an overview of the steps in the adult criminal justice system and the role of different agencies

Legal process overview – addresses many frequently asked questions

Restitution

Restitution is reimbursement from the defendant to the victim(s) for out-of-pocket losses and expenses directly resulting from a crime. It can be included as part of a criminal court-ordered sentence after a defendant enters a plea agreement or is found guilty.

General information about restitution

Restitution information for victims

Restitution information for defendants

Youth

Justice System

Youth Prosecution

In Minnesota, all offenses committed by someone under 18 are handled by County Attorneys. These range from traffic incidents to homicides.

The Hennepin County Attorney's Youth Prosecution Division is responsible for these cases.

Victim Services

Advocates provide services and support to victims in these crimes and help them navigate the juvenile court system.

The office also provides significant diversion, intervention and services for juvenile offenders with the goal of returning the youth to law-abiding behavior.

Cases in the news

Stories about the office

Cases in the news

Many of our cases receive media attention. Browse recent press releases, court updates and criminal complaints.