Search Minneapolis Released Inmates

Minneapolis released inmate records are managed through the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office jail system. When Minneapolis Police make an arrest, the person is booked into the Hennepin County Jail, which operates facilities in downtown Minneapolis and a larger corrections campus in Plymouth. Hennepin County books around 40,000 inmates each year, making it the busiest jail in Minnesota. The online roster updates hourly and shows both current inmates and those released in the past seven days.

Hennepin County Jail Roster

The main tool for finding Minneapolis released inmates is the Hennepin County Jail Roster at jailroster.hennepin.us. This public search system is updated every hour. You can search by first name, last name, date of birth, booking number, arresting agency, or custody status. Results show both people currently in custody and those released within the last seven days, which makes it useful for tracking recent releases.

The Hennepin County Jail operates two main booking locations in Minneapolis. The Public Safety Facility sits at 401 South 4th Avenue, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55415. The second location is at the Minneapolis City Hall, 350 South 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Both are within a block of the Government Plaza light rail station on the METRO Blue and Green Lines. For phone inquiries, call 612-348-5112. You can also email the jail at sheriff.jailinfo@hennepin.us.

The roster is a public resource maintained under Minnesota Statute 13.82, which requires law enforcement agencies to make arrest data available to the public. Basic arrest data, including name, date of birth, charge, and custody status, is public from the moment of booking. Booking photos are also public data under state law, though they can be temporarily withheld if releasing them would harm an active investigation.

Minneapolis Police Department Records

The Minneapolis Police Department is located at City Hall, 350 Fifth St. S., Room 130, Minneapolis, MN 55415. The main number is 612-673-3000. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The department uses an online records request portal where you can submit requests for police reports, arrest records, and body camera data. You can also check the status of a submitted request through the same portal.

Note that MPD does not release booking photos directly. If you need a booking photo for someone arrested in Minneapolis, contact the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility at 612-348-5112. The department handles all data requests according to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, which governs what information must be shared and what can be withheld.

For records from the Sheriff's Office specifically, the Records Division is located at Minneapolis City Hall, 350 South 5th Street, Room 6. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Written requests can be submitted by mail to the same address. Email the Sheriff's Office at SheriffsOfficeDataRe@hennepin.us for data-related questions.

Hennepin County Adult Corrections Facility

For sentenced inmates, Hennepin County operates the Adult Corrections Facility (ACF) in Plymouth, located just west of Minneapolis. The men's section is at 1145 Shenandoah Lane and the women's section is at 1355 Shenandoah Lane. This facility handles inmates who have been convicted and sentenced to serve time in county custody. The ACF has a maximum capacity of 755 beds. The Hennepin County Jail is the only jail in Minnesota accredited by the American Correctional Association.

The facility also offers the HOPE program (Helping Others Pursue Excellence), which provides education and skill-building services to inmates. For Hennepin County Sheriff's Office administration, call 612-348-3744. The Enforcement Services Division headquarters is at 1345 Shenandoah Lane, Plymouth, MN 55447, phone 612-596-9800. All Minneapolis arrestees pass through the county jail system rather than any city-run holding facility.

Statewide Inmate Search Tools

Two main state tools cover different populations. The MN DOC Offender Locator searches people committed to the Minnesota Department of Corrections. This includes individuals in state prison and those on supervised release. It does not include county jail inmates. You can search by name, DOC offender ID, or date of birth. Results show conviction details, sentence dates, current location, and physical description. For questions, reach DOC Records Management at (651) 361-7330.

The second tool is VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday), which covers county jail inmates across Minnesota. VINE lets you search for someone by name or booking number. You can also register to get automatic alerts when a person's custody status changes. Alerts come by phone, email, text, or TTY. The Minnesota VINE line is 877-664-8463. This service is free and available 24/7. It covers participating county jails statewide, not federal facilities.

Predatory Offender Registry

Minnesota maintains a searchable public database of predatory offenders through the MN DOC Public Registrant Search. This covers individuals required to register under Minnesota Statute 243.166. Offenses that require registration include criminal sexual conduct, murder with sexual motivation, kidnapping, and child exploitation crimes. Registration lasts a minimum of ten years and can be lifetime for certain offenses.

The registry only includes Level III (High Risk) and some Level II (Moderate Risk) offenders. Level I offenders are not listed publicly. Results include the offender's name, photo, address, offense details, and risk level. A map view shows registered offenders by area. For questions about the registry, call the Community Notification Unit at (651) 361-7340 or toll-free at (866) 396-9953. Under Minnesota Statute 244.052, law enforcement must notify communities about Level III offenders within 14 days of confirming their address.

Court Records and Criminal History

Minneapolis criminal cases are filed in Hennepin County District Court. The Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system provides free public access to case summaries and docket entries. You can search by person name, attorney name, case number, or citation number. Basic case lookups are free. Viewing electronic documents may carry a fee. Certified copies cost $10 per document. Guest access is available without registration, though creating a free account unlocks additional features like saved searches.

For full criminal history background checks, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) maintains the state criminal history database. A public online search costs $15 per person and is available at ch.state.mn.us. Results include conviction data from Minnesota courts. Conviction records are public for 15 years after the discharge of sentence. The BCA main office is at 1430 Maryland Avenue East, St. Paul, MN 55106. The Criminal History Unit can be reached at (651) 793-2400.

Public Records Law in Minnesota

Minnesota Statute 13.82 sets the rules for what law enforcement data is public. Arrest data becomes public at the time of booking. This includes the time and date of arrest, the charge, the person's name, age, sex, and last known address, and whether the person is still held or has been released. Booking photos are public as well, though they can be withheld temporarily during active investigations.

Detention and corrections data falls under Minnesota Statute 13.85, which classifies most corrections data as private. Exceptions exist for arrest data and summary statistics. Medical, psychological, and financial records are protected. Minnesota Statute 13.82 also covers investigative data, which is confidential while a case is active and becomes public once an investigation closes. Hennepin County has issued scam warnings about fraudulent calls demanding payment for jail-related matters. The Sheriff's Office will never call demanding payment. If you get such a call, hang up and call the jail directly at 612-348-5112.

Nearby Cities

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