Brooklyn Park Released Inmates

Released inmate records for Brooklyn Park are processed through the Hennepin County Jail system, which handles all bookings for the Brooklyn Park Police Department. Brooklyn Park is a large northwestern suburb of Minneapolis in Hennepin County, with a population of around 85,000. The Brooklyn Park Police Department has temporary holding capabilities but transfers all arrestees to Hennepin County Sheriff's Office facilities for booking, processing, and detention. The Hennepin County Sheriff's Patrol Headquarters is also located in Brooklyn Park.

Hennepin County Jail Roster

The main resource for Brooklyn Park released inmate information is the Hennepin County Jail Roster at jailroster.hennepin.us. This roster is updated every hour and covers both current inmates and those released within the last seven days. You can search by first name, last name, date of birth, booking number, arresting agency, or custody status. Filtering by arresting agency can help you focus on Brooklyn Park Police Department arrests specifically.

The Hennepin County Public Safety Facility, the main jail, is at 401 South 4th Avenue, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55415. A second booking location is at Minneapolis City Hall, 350 South 5th Street. Call 612-348-5112 for jail information or email sheriff.jailinfo@hennepin.us. Sentenced county inmates are housed at the Adult Corrections Facility in Plymouth. Hennepin County books around 40,000 people per year, making it the largest and busiest pre-trial detention facility in Minnesota. The facility is the only ACA-accredited jail in the state.

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Patrol Headquarters is located at 9401 83rd Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445, phone 612-596-9800. This puts a major county law enforcement facility right in Brooklyn Park, which means residents and attorneys often have a closer option for certain in-person requests. For the Sheriff's Office Records Division, visit Room 6 at Minneapolis City Hall or email SheriffsOfficeDataRe@hennepin.us. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Brooklyn Park Police Department Records

The Brooklyn Park Police Department is at 5400 85th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443. Main phone is (763) 493-8222. The Support Services Division handles all records requests. You can email BPPDRecords@brooklynpark.org for records questions. Like Bloomington, Brooklyn Park uses the JustFOIA portal for public records requests, which allows users to submit requests anonymously, track status, pay fees, and receive records online without visiting in person.

Brooklyn Park PD offers online reporting for non-emergency crimes including property theft, animal complaints, fraud, and harassment. Emergency calls require 911. The department emphasizes community policing and diversity in its outreach programs and crime prevention education. The city is one of the most diverse suburbs in the Twin Cities, and the department actively works to build trust across all communities it serves. Crime statistics and public safety information are available through the department's website.

For booking photos of Brooklyn Park arrestees, contact the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility at 612-348-5112, since all booking happens at the county level. The police department's records cover incident reports and other locally-generated data. Under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, basic arrest data becomes public at booking.

Statewide Inmate Tools

The MN DOC Offender Locator covers individuals in Minnesota state prisons and those on supervised release from state custody. It does not include people held in the Hennepin County Jail. You can search by name, DOC offender ID, or date of birth. Results show the current facility, conviction details, sentence information, and a photo when available. For questions, call DOC Records Management at (651) 361-7330.

For county jail searches, VINE is the right tool. VINE covers the Hennepin County Jail and lets you search for someone and register for free custody change alerts. Alerts arrive by phone, text, or email. Call 877-664-8463 or visit vinelink.com. The service runs 24 hours a day and is free. For state prison release notifications specifically, use Minnesota Haven at 1-800-657-3830 or victimassistance.doc@state.mn.us. Minnesota Haven is run by the DOC Victim Assistance Program and provides advance notice of releases, transfers, and other custody changes for state inmates.

Predatory Offender Registry

The MN DOC Public Registrant Search lists predatory offenders subject to public notification. Registration is required under Minnesota Statute 243.166 for offenses including criminal sexual conduct, murder with sexual motivation, kidnapping, and child exploitation crimes. Registration lasts a minimum of ten years and may be required for life depending on the offense and risk level.

The public registry shows Level II and Level III offenders. Level III cases carry the highest assessed risk. Under Minnesota Statute 244.052, law enforcement must make a good-faith effort to notify communities within 14 days of confirming a Level III offender's address in that area. Level I offenders are not publicly listed. Searches can be done by name or by geographic map. The DOC Community Notification Unit handles questions at (651) 361-7340 or toll-free at (866) 396-9953, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Court Records

Brooklyn Park criminal cases are filed in Hennepin County District Court. The Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system offers free public access to case summaries and docket entries. Search by name, case number, attorney, or citation. Case summaries and the register of actions are free to view. Electronic documents from July 1, 2015, forward are available online. Certified copies are $10 each. For older files or full case documents, contact the Hennepin County Court Administrator at the Government Center in Minneapolis.

For a full criminal history check, the BCA provides a public online search at ch.state.mn.us for $15 per person. Results include conviction data from Minnesota courts, and they are available right away. Conviction records are public for 15 years after sentence discharge. Call the BCA Criminal History Unit at (651) 793-2400 or visit the office at 1430 Maryland Avenue East, St. Paul, MN 55106.

Public Records Access

Minnesota Statute 13.82 defines what law enforcement data is public. Arrest data is public from the moment of booking. It includes the date, time, and place of arrest; the legal charge; the name, age, sex, and last known address of the person; and whether they were held or released. Booking photos are public data but can be withheld temporarily if they would compromise an active investigation.

Under Minnesota Statute 13.85, most corrections and detention data is private. Public exceptions include arrest data and aggregate statistics. Medical, psychological, and financial records in correctional settings are protected. BCA conviction data is public for 15 years following sentence completion. These rules apply to the Hennepin County Jail, Brooklyn Park Police Department, and all Minnesota law enforcement agencies.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Brooklyn Park. Each uses the county jail system for custody records.