Warrants

The Warrant Apprehension Unit is a unit within the Enforcement Services Division. It is responsible for administering and executing the service of arrest warrants, commitments and other court orders issued by Hennepin County, for persons who are wanted by law enforcement agencies nationwide.

The Warrant Apprehension Unit is also responsible for returning individuals to Hennepin County from other law enforcement agencies in the nation who are wanted here. Each year, the Warrant Unit satisfies approximately 36,000 warrants.

Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Apprehension Unit

612-348-2000

Minneapolis City Hall

350 South 5^th St.

Room 22

Minneapolis, MN 55415

Frequently asked questions:

How do I take care of a warrant?

There are two options for satisfying a warrant:

You may post cash bail or bond at the Warrant Apprehension Office at the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office. Bail must be paid in cash. Checks and money orders are not accepted.
You may turn yourself in at the Hennepin County Jail at 401 S. 4^th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415.

I’m not sure if I’m wanted on a warrant, may I call for information?

The Warrant Apprehension Unit will not provide this information to citizens over the telephone. If you aren’t sure if there’s an active warrant for your arrest, please visit the Warrant Apprehension Unit in person.

Or you may have someone request this information on your behalf, in person. The office is located in Minneapolis City Hall, 350 S. 5^th St., Room 22.

Warrant Apprehension Unit partnerships

The Warrant Apprehension Unit also continues its partnership with the Juvenile Criminal Apprehension Team (JCAT) initiative along with Hennepin County Community Corrections (Probation Services). The Warrant Unit also has an ongoing partnership with the Minnesota Violent Crime/Fugitive Task Force (MVC/FTF). The primary objective is to significantly contribute to a reduction of serious violent crime by locating and arresting the most violent fugitives.

The Suburban Juvenile Initiative (SJI) started field operations in 2008. SJI’s apprehends juveniles with arrest warrants. In 2008, SJI made 300 arrests and another 45 juveniles reported to the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center after being actively sought by SJI. In addition, the Warrant Unit has a partnership with Hennepin County Juvenile Probation for the Gun Offender Program (GOP) for juveniles. In this detail, deputies help keep probation officers safe during their visits to offenders’ homes.

A Warrant Unit deputy continues to be assigned to the Minnesota Fugitive Task Force, a high-profile, multi-agency team that tracks down and arrests the Twin Cities' most violent fugitives.