Hennepin County Court Guide

Where Is Hennepin County District Court

Hennepin County District Court is located in the Hennepin County Government Center at 300 South 6th Street in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota 55487. This is a short distance from the Hennepin County Adult Detention Center at 350 South 5th Street.

Types Of Criminal Cases Handled In Hennepin County Court

Hennepin County District Court handles misdemeanor cases, gross misdemeanor cases, and felony cases for defendants arrested in Minneapolis and throughout Hennepin County. The court also handles bail hearings, arraignments, pre-trial hearings, and trials.

The Criminal Court Process Step By Step

After arrest and booking, the defendant has a first appearance before a judge within 36 to 48 hours. At this hearing, bail is reviewed. Then comes the arraignment, where formal charges are entered and the defendant enters a plea. Pre-trial hearings follow, and eventually a trial or a plea agreement resolves the case.

See the full step-by-step criminal court process in Minneapolis.

How Bail Affects Your Court Obligations

When someone is released on bail, they are required to appear at every court date. Missing a court date results in a bench warrant, bail forfeiture, and potentially higher bail or no bail when they are brought back in. The bail bondsman monitors court appearances and is affected if the defendant does not show up.

Learn about your court date obligations after bail is posted.