Search Edina Released Inmates

Edina released inmates and jail custody records are managed by the Hennepin County Jail system. The Edina Police Department has temporary holding facilities on site but transfers all arrestees to Hennepin County custody for extended detention. Edina is an inner-ring south suburb in Hennepin County with around 53,000 residents, and custody records for Edina arrests are held by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office.

Finding Someone Arrested in Edina

Arrests by the Edina Police Department result in transport to the Hennepin County Jail. The county operates the Public Safety Facility at 401 South 4th Avenue, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55415 and the Adult Corrections Facility in Plymouth. The jail information line is 612-348-5112. Email inquiries can go to sheriff.jailinfo@hennepin.us. The online jail roster at jailroster.hennepin.us shows current inmates and people released within the last seven days. It is updated regularly throughout the day.

The Edina Police Department is at 4801 West 50th Street, Edina, MN 55424. Phone: (952) 826-1610. Police Chief Todd Milburn leads the department. Sgt. Anna Eckstein handles community engagement communications. The department follows the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act for all records requests. For police report requests, contact the Edina Police Department directly. For jail records and custody status, contact Hennepin County Sheriff's Office rather than the city department.

Edina Police is known for a comprehensive community engagement approach, including an annual Open House at Edina City Hall that offers jail tours, K-9 demonstrations, bike patrol, motorcycle officers, drone displays, and partnerships with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, Hennepin County Water Patrol, Minnesota State Patrol, and the Bloomington Bomb Squad. The Open House gives residents an inside look at department operations including the temporary holding facility.

Hennepin County Jail Records for Edina Cases

When the Edina Police Department transfers an arrestee to Hennepin County, booking begins at one of the two county jail facilities. The process includes searching, fingerprinting, photographing, and housing assignment. The jail roster at jailroster.hennepin.us reflects the booking and will show which facility the person is at. The Hennepin County Jail is the largest in Minnesota and the only ACA-accredited county jail in the state. Major Troy Otto oversees the Adult Detention Center operations.

After booking, a first court appearance typically happens within 36 hours. A judge sets bail at that hearing. For some offenses, a predetermined scheduled bail allows release before seeing a judge. If bail is not posted, the person stays in Hennepin County custody. For families trying to post bail or get information about a loved one in custody, always call 612-348-5112 first to get the current location and booking status before doing anything else.

The Edina Police Department website at edinamn.gov/274/Police covers department services, records requests, and community programs. The page confirms that while the department maintains temporary holding, all extended detention routes through the Hennepin County Jail system.

VINE Notification and Edina Cases

VINE is the right tool for tracking an inmate at the Hennepin County Jail from an Edina arrest. The service is free. Call 877-664-8463 or register at vinelink.com. Once registered, VINE contacts you by phone, text, or email when the inmate's custody status changes, including when they are released. VINE is available around the clock. You do not need to call the jail repeatedly, since VINE will alert you automatically.

The Edina Police news and alerts page above shows department announcements and public safety updates from Edina PD. For custody status and release notifications from the county jail, VINE is the correct tool. For state DOC inmates, use Minnesota Haven by calling 1-800-657-3830 or emailing victimassistance.doc@state.mn.us. Minnesota Haven covers state prison inmates, provides 60-day advance release notices, and sends escape alerts. VINE handles county jail and Minnesota Haven handles state prison, so the right service depends on which system the person is in.

Court Records for Edina Cases

Criminal cases from Edina go through the Hennepin County District Court. You can search case records for free through Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us. Search by the defendant's name or case number. Results show charges filed, court dates, case status, and public documents. Documents from July 1, 2015 forward are generally available online, with some requiring a small fee to view in full.

For certified copies or older records, contact the Hennepin County Court Administrator at the Government Center, 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis. MCRO guest access is free and does not require creating an account. If you need to access records regularly, a free registered account lets you save cases and searches and order documents online. Keep in mind that court records show legal proceedings, not real-time custody status. A person may be out on bail while their case is still active in court.

For data requests from the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, contact Administration at 612-348-3744 or submit a written request to 350 South 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Include the person's full name, date of birth if known, and approximate arrest date. For general inmate information, email sheriff.jailinfo@hennepin.us.

Predatory Offender Registry in Edina

Some people convicted in Edina cases are required to register as predatory offenders under Minnesota Statutes Section 243.166. When a registered offender moves to Edina, they must notify the Edina Police Department of their address. Registration is required for at least ten years and can extend to a lifetime requirement. The Edina Police Department maintains local registry records and coordinates with the DOC on community notification.

The public registry covers Level III offenders, those assigned the highest risk level under Minnesota Statutes Section 244.052. Risk levels are set by End-of-Confinement Review Committees before a person is released. You can search for Level III offenders in Edina at coms.doc.state.mn.us/PublicRegistrantSearch/. Results include name, photo, address, offense information, and risk level. For questions about a specific registrant, contact the DOC Community Notification Unit at (651) 361-7340 or toll-free (866) 396-9953, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Arrest Records, State Tools, and Background Checks

Basic arrest data from Edina is public under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.82. The statute covers the name of the arrested person, time and date of the arrest, charges, and the arresting agency. Contact Edina Police at (952) 826-1610 to request this data. The department must acknowledge your request quickly and provide public data within the timeframes set by Minnesota law.

For statewide criminal history records, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is the right agency. The BCA maintains conviction records from all Minnesota counties and handles background check requests from employers, landlords, and licensing boards. Learn more at dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca. Formal background checks require identity verification and may involve a fee. The BCA also maintains data on non-compliant predatory registrants through a separate search tool linked from their website.

For people who received state prison sentences after Edina arrests, the MN DOC Offender Locator at coms.doc.state.mn.us/PublicViewer/ shows their current facility, charges, and release dates. The Adult Corrections Facility in Plymouth, which is part of the Hennepin County Jail system, is located near Edina and serves as a nearby county facility. For DOC records questions, call (651) 361-7330 or email CO-Records.DOC@state.mn.us.

Nearby Cities

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