Hennepin County Warrant Information

What Is A Warrant In Hennepin County

A warrant is a court order authorizing law enforcement to arrest a specific person. In Hennepin County, warrants are issued by Hennepin County District Court judges and are enforced by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and Minneapolis Police Department.

Types Of Warrants In Hennepin County

Bench Warrants are issued when a defendant misses a court date or violates a court order. They are the most common type of warrant in Minneapolis criminal cases.

Arrest Warrants are issued when there is probable cause to believe a person committed a crime. They are typically issued before charges are filed.

Failure To Appear Warrants are issued when someone who posted bail misses a court date. These can result in bail forfeiture.

Learn more about bench warrants in Minneapolis.

What Happens If You Are Arrested On A Warrant

If you are arrested on a warrant in Hennepin County, you will be taken to HCADC for booking. Bail may or may not be set depending on the nature of the underlying charge. A judge may set bail at a hearing. If bail is set, a bail bondsman can help you get released.

Learn how to clear a warrant in Minneapolis without being arrested.

Can You Bail Out On A Warrant In Hennepin County

Yes, in most cases you can get bail after a warrant arrest. The bail amount may be higher than it would have been at the original arrest because missing court dates signals a flight risk. Call us after a warrant arrest and we will assess your specific situation.

How To Clear A Warrant In Hennepin County

Warrants do not go away on their own. The options are to hire a lawyer to petition the court to recall the warrant, to turn yourself in voluntarily, or to wait and risk being picked up at a random time. Turning yourself in with a bail bond already arranged is often the safest approach.

Read the step-by-step guide to turning yourself in on a warrant in Minneapolis.