Minnetonka Released Inmates Lookup

Minnetonka released inmates and all custody records from city arrests are maintained by the Hennepin County Jail system. When the Minnetonka Police Department makes an arrest, the person is transferred to Hennepin County custody for booking and detention. Minnetonka does not operate its own jail. Located in the western Twin Cities metro in Hennepin County, Minnetonka has around 54,000 residents, and the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office handles all jail records for Minnetonka arrests.

Finding Someone Arrested in Minnetonka

All Minnetonka arrests are processed at the Hennepin County Jail. The county operates two main facilities: 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. You can also email sheriff.jailinfo@hennepin.us for inmate information. The online jail roster at jailroster.hennepin.us shows current inmates and those released within the past seven days.

The Minnetonka Police Department is at 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka, MN 55345. Phone: (952) 939-8500. The department handles police reports and data practices requests for Minnetonka incidents. For any questions about jail custody or booking status, contact Hennepin County rather than the city police department. The city police make the arrest, but county custody begins immediately upon transport.

Minnetonka is one of several west suburban cities served by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Patrol Headquarters at 1345 Shenandoah Lane in Plymouth. The Sheriff's Office coordinates water patrol operations in Minnetonka given the city's many lakes, and regional law enforcement including specialty units. Sheriff's Administration can be reached at 612-348-3744.

Hennepin County Jail Access and Records

The Hennepin County Jail is the largest in Minnesota and the only ACA-accredited county jail in the state. When someone is booked from Minnetonka, they go through standard intake: search, fingerprinting, photographing, and housing assignment. After booking, a first court appearance is typically scheduled within 36 hours, at which bail is set. The jail roster at jailroster.hennepin.us will show the current facility for the person, whether it is the downtown Minneapolis location or the Plymouth facility.

Minnetonka residents also have access to Hennepin County court services and sheriff's office gun permit services at the Ridgedale location within the city. Hennepin County District Court Criminal Division 3 is at 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305. Phone: (612) 348-2040. This is where many Minnetonka criminal cases are heard, which is useful for residents who need to attend hearings without traveling to downtown Minneapolis. Gun permit services are available at Ridgedale Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The Hennepin County Sheriff's contact page above confirms jail phone numbers, administrative contacts, and service locations including the Ridgedale office in Minnetonka. All Minnetonka arrestees are transferred to Hennepin County Sheriff's custody immediately after arrest.

VINE and Victim Notification

VINE is the service for tracking an inmate held at the Hennepin County Jail. It is free and available at vinelink.com or by calling 877-664-8463. After registering, you receive automatic notifications by phone, text, or email whenever the inmate's custody status changes. This includes release from the jail, transfer to another facility, or other custody updates. VINE covers county jail inmates, which includes everyone arrested in Minnetonka and held in Hennepin County custody.

For state DOC inmates, use Minnesota Haven instead. This program is run by the DOC Victim Assistance Program and covers people serving state prison sentences. Call 1-800-657-3830 or email victimassistance.doc@state.mn.us to register. Notifications include 60-day advance release notices, supervised release changes, and escape alerts. VINE handles county jail releases and Minnesota Haven handles state prison releases. If you are not sure which system someone is in, call the jail first at 612-348-5112 and the DOC at (651) 361-7330 if needed.

Court Records for Minnetonka Cases

Most Minnetonka criminal cases are heard at the Ridgedale Courthouse location at 12601 Ridgedale Drive in Minnetonka, which houses Criminal Division 3 of the Hennepin County District Court. You can search all Hennepin County court records for free through Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us. Search by name or case number to see the charges, all court appearances, case status, and available documents. Records from July 1, 2015 forward are generally accessible online.

MCRO guest access is free and gives you the register of actions and case summary without creating an account. Registered accounts let you save searches and order documents online. For older cases or certified copies of court documents, contact the Hennepin County Court Administrator at the Government Center or at the Ridgedale location directly. Criminal Division 3 staff at Ridgedale can pull records and provide copies for Minnetonka-area cases.

One thing to be aware of: court records show what happened in the legal case but not real-time custody status. A person may be out on bail while their case is still pending. For current location and custody status, always check the jail roster at jailroster.hennepin.us or call 612-348-5112.

Predatory Offender Registry for Minnetonka

Minnesota law requires certain offenders to register as predatory offenders under Minnesota Statutes Section 243.166. When a registered offender moves to Minnetonka, they must report their address to the Minnetonka Police Department. The police department then maintains local registry records and coordinates with the DOC Community Notification Unit. Registration is required for at least ten years and can extend to a lifetime requirement.

The public registry lists Level III offenders, the highest risk category under Minnesota Statutes Section 244.052. You can search for Level III offenders at coms.doc.state.mn.us/PublicRegistrantSearch/. Results include name, photo, address, offense, and risk level. Level I and II offenders are not listed publicly. For questions about a specific registrant in Minnetonka, call 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 and State Search Tools

Under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.82, law enforcement agencies must make basic arrest data public. The name of the arrested person, time and date of arrest, charges, and arresting agency are all public data. You can request this from Minnetonka Police at (952) 939-8500. Written data requests to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office should go to 350 South 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415, or email sheriff.jailinfo@hennepin.us. Include the full name and approximate arrest date in your request.

For people who received state prison sentences after Minnetonka arrests, the DOC Offender Locator at coms.doc.state.mn.us/PublicViewer/ shows current facility, sentence details, and release dates. For full statewide criminal history records, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension maintains conviction data from all counties. Learn more at dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca. BCA background checks require identity verification and may involve a fee depending on the type of request submitted.

Nearby Cities

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