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Criminal Court

The 4th District Criminal Division handles cases in two locations in downtown Minneapolis, and in three suburban locations (Brooklyn Center, Edina, and Minnetonka). The Criminal Division includes Problem-Solving and Specialty Courts focused on one case type such as DWI, Drugs, Domestic Violence and Community-related offenses. Our mission is to provide excellent customer service to all court users, including the public, defendants, prosecutors, defense attorneys, criminal justice agencies, and the media.

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Criminal Laws & Resources	Judges & Referees	Hearing Transcripts NEW!

Related Links:	Hennepin County:
Bail Bond Agents (state-approved) Court Calendar Search (all Counties) MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension MN Dept. of Corrections MN Justice Agency Resources "Payable" Fines (statewide)  Ticket & Fines	County Attorney's Office  Fingerprints Jail (Adult Detention Center) Probation Public Defender Sheriff's Office Warrants Workhouse (Adult Corrections Facility)

News & Notices

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Request for Continuance by Email
Attorneys and self-represented defendants who want to reschedule a court hearing may submit a Request for Continuance by email. » Learn more...

Criminal Expungement Hearings
To schedule a criminal expungement hearing, call the Expungement Scheduling Line at (612)348-8305, or visit the Self-Help Center in person.

Criminal & Civil Signing Judge Hours
9:00a - 12:00 noon | 1:30p - 4:15p
Monday - Friday, closed legal holidays
Hennepin County Government Center

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