What Is The Booking Process At Hennepin County Jail
Booking is the administrative intake process that happens after a person is arrested and brought to the Hennepin County Adult Detention Center. It typically takes 2 to 4 hours and involves several steps that must be completed before the person can be assigned to housing or considered for bail.
Step By Step: What Happens During Booking At HCADC
- Arrival at HCADC The arrested person is transported to 350 South 5th Street in downtown Minneapolis and turned over to jail staff.
- Personal Property Is Collected All personal property including clothing, jewelry, cash, and phone is collected, cataloged, and stored. The person receives jail-issued clothing.
- Fingerprinting And Photographs Standard fingerprints and booking photos (mugshots) are taken and entered into law enforcement databases.
- Health And Mental Health Screening A health screening identifies any immediate medical needs. Mental health staff may conduct an assessment if there are concerns.
- Charges Are Entered Into The System The arresting officer's charges are entered into the Hennepin County system. This is when the charges become visible in the online inmate search.
- Bail Amount Is Set Or Held For A Hearing For standard charges, a bail amount is set automatically based on a schedule. For serious charges, bail is held until a judge sets it at a first appearance hearing.
- Assignment To Housing Once booking is complete, the person is assigned to a housing unit. They can then make outgoing phone calls.
When Can A Bail Bondsman Start The Release Process
A bail bondsman can begin gathering information and preparing paperwork as soon as you contact us. We will post bail the moment it is set in the system. There is no benefit to waiting. Call us as soon as you know someone has been arrested.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does booking take at Hennepin County Jail?
Booking at HCADC typically takes 2 to 4 hours, though it can take longer during busy periods.
Can I contact my loved one during the booking process?
Generally no. During active booking, the person cannot make or receive calls. Once they are assigned to a housing unit, they can make outgoing calls.
When does bail get set at Hennepin County?
For standard charges, bail may be set automatically based on a scheduled amount during booking. For more serious charges, the defendant waits for a judge to set bail at a first appearance hearing within 36 to 48 hours.
Can a bail bondsman start the process before booking is done?
Yes. Contact us as soon as you know someone has been arrested. We will be ready to post bail the moment the booking is complete and the bail amount is entered into the system.
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