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The downtown Criminal Division handles all misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor criminal and traffic charges issued in the City of Minneapolis, City of St. Anthony, and Hennepin County Parks, as well as all felony charges issued in Hennepin County. To reduce delays, ensure fair, efficient and timely processing, the Downtown Criminal Division includes "Specialty Courts" that focus on one type of case such as Property, Drug, Traffic, Domestic Violence and Community Courts. The mission of the Criminal Division is to provide excellent customer service to all users of the court, including the public, defendants, prosecutors, defense attorneys, criminal justice agencies, media and others. There are eight court locations.
NEWS AND PUBLIC NOTICES
New! "Stop on Red" Traffic Ticket Ruling Update (February 2008)
As a result of the recent Minnesota Supreme Court's decision in the State v. Daniel Kuhlman matter, the City of Minneapolis has dismissed all pending "Stop on Red" citations effective May 7, 2007. If you have a pending "Stop on Red" citation, there is nothing you need to do with the citation because it has been "dismissed."
On October 1, 2007, Judge Mark S. Wernick issued another Order (pdf) granting the Defendant-Claimants' motions (see the State of Minnesota v. the "Stop on Red" Claimants et al. MACDL Amicus Memo (pdf) and the Plaintiff’s Response to Defendant’s Motion to Reopen a Paid or Diverted Stop on Red Citations [pdf]) and ordered that the City of Minneapolis decertify the convictions and refund all fines, surcharges and law library fees. As a result, all Stop on Red Motions to Reopen will be granted by the Hennepin County District Court in accordance with Judge Wernick's October 1, 2007 Order, without any court appearance required. However, as soon as a settlement takes effect in a pending federal class action case (Shapira v. City of Minneapolis, et. al.), the Hennepin County District Court will deny motions to reopen and refer those motions to the administrator of the federal class action case. It is unknown when the settlement in the federal class action case will take effect (see the Stop on Red Motion to Reopen Standing Order [pdf])
If you were not a Defendant-Claimant in the above case and would like to Reopen your Stop on Red citation, you must file a Motion to Reopen. These forms and instructions can be found at the below links.
Minneapolis -Stop on Red Motion to Reopen Form (pdf)
Minneapolis -Stop on Red Motion to Reopen Form (word)
If you have any questions about a "Stop on Red" citation, please check this page later. More information will be posted when it is available.
View "Stop on Red" Case Update on the State Supreme Court website
Read "Stop on Red" Court Order and full notice of ruling (PDF)
View "Stop on Red" Case Update on the State Supreme Court website
Walk-in counter and telephone services are closed to the public on Wednesday afternoons from 1:30-4:30 p.m. All court appearances and trials will continue as scheduled on Wednesday afternoons. (more)
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- Criminal Expungement Hearings (effective May 23, 2006)
Effective immediately, hearing dates are only valid when assigned by the Criminal Division or the Self Help Center (Pro Se Services). To schedule a hearing date, call the Criminal Expungement Scheduling Line at 612-348-8305 or appear in person at the Self Help Center located on the 2nd floor of the Hennepin County Government Center at 300 South Sixth Street in downtown Minneapolis. Information concerning expungement procedures or other related questions may also be directed to 612-348-8305.
CRIMINAL COURT JUDICIAL OFFICERS
-- Albrecht, H. Peter
-- Aldrich, Stephen C.
-- Alton, Ann L.
-- Barnette, Toddrick S.
-- Belois, Patricia L.
-- Blaeser, Robert A.
-- Bush, Philip D.
-- Cahill, Peter A.
-- Chu, Regina
-- Daly, Margaret A.
-- DuFresne, Mary S.
-- Hedlund, Deborah
-- Holahan, John L.
-- Howard, William R.
-- Janisch, Karen A.
-- Karasov, Fred
-- Karasov, Patricia K.
-- Koch, William H.
-- Larson, Gary
-- Leung, Tony N.
-- Mabley, Daniel
-- McGunnigle, George
-- McKeig, Anne K.
-- McShane, John Q.
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-- Neville, Cara Lee
-- Nord, Beryl A.
-- Nordby, Jack S.
-- Porter, Charles A.
-- Poston, Janet N.
-- Ranum, Jane
-- Reding, Jeannice M.
-- Reilly, Denise D.**
-- Rosenbaum, Marilyn B.
-- Sagstuen, Warren R.
-- Scherer, Richard S.
-- Sipkins, Thomas M.
-- Small, Robert M.
-- Sommerville, John J.
-- Swenson, James T.*
-- Wernick, Mark S.***
-- Zimmerman, Lloyd B.
* Chief Judge
** Assistant Chief Judge
*** Presiding Judge, Criminal
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