Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center

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Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center Information

Housing 10 to 17 year old juveniles who have been arrested in the area, the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center has a top capacity of 87. The average stay of youth is 9 days, and the facility is safe and secure, protecting the juveniles and the community they live in. Education programs are offered from the Stadium View School to allow high school students to earn credits which will transfer to their home school, and licensed teachers are present in each class. Health care is provided by a full time medical team, and counseling is available for those who need it. Activities are provided daily within the living units as well as the common spaces and recreational areas, both group and individual activities, life skills, debate, medication, recreational exercise, and many more. This facility also operates the home monitoring system for low risk young offenders. Mail: 510 Park Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55415 Mail will only be opened in the presence of the youth if there is a reason to suspect there is contraband or a safety concern. Phones: Youth in the facility are able to call their parents or guardians only, and they will be provided with at least one call each week. Visitation: In person visits are Tuesday and Thursday 8:30pm-9pm and do not require an appointment but are only available for parents or guardians. Video visits are Saturdays at 10am, 2pm, and 8:30pm and are scheduled by calling 612-348-8122.

Phone: 612-348-8122

Physical Address:
510 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's first and last name
Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center
510 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 612-348-8122 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up any offender's court case online with the Minnesota Court Records Online application.

Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search

The Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 87 offenders in custody on any given day. The Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Hennepin County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 16,840 offenders.

The following charts of Hennepin County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Hennepin County Corrections Department, the state of Minnesota Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Hennepin County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Hennepin County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking process explained for Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center

Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.

It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.

The booking steps at Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center include:

  • Identification verification.
  • Taking mugshots.
  • Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
  • Possible DNA sample collection.
  • A full-body search.
  • Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
  • Providing a phone call.

Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 612-348-8122.

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Directions / Map to the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

What are the bail options in Hennepin County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center in Minneapolis for processing. The next steps vary:

1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 612-348-8122 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

  • Cash, credit, and money orders are accepted payment methods.
  • Licensed bail bond agencies in Hennepin County can provide assistance.
  • County real estate may also be used as collateral for bail.

For more information about bail in Hennepin County, Minnesota, see the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center Bail Guide.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

510 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-348-8122

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 612-348-8122 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 612-348-8122 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 612-348-8122 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 612-348-8122 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 612-348-8122 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 612-348-8122 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
510 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55415



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
510 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55415



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
510 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55415

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 612-348-8122 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 612-348-8122 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 612-348-8122 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 612-348-8122 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Hennepin County

What are the other City and County Jails in Hennepin County?

Hennepin County County Jails
Hennepin County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Hennepin County?

Hennepin Ramsey Anoka Sherburne Wright Dakota Scott Carver
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Search for an Inmate in Hennepin County

This facility, known as "Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center" is also known as Hennepin County Juvenile Criminal Court.