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Welcome to Hennepin County Adult Detention Center Guide

Overview of the Facility

The Hennepin County Adult Detention Center, located at 350 S Fifth St, Minneapolis, MN 55415, is a pre-trial facility in downtown Minneapolis. It functions to house inmates awaiting trial or sentencing for various offenses. The facility emphasizes maintaining safety and order through strict adherence to state and federal guidelines.

Contact Information

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at the Hennepin County Adult Detention Center, use the Jail Roster search tool provided on the Sheriff's Office website. You will need the inmate’s full name and date of birth to perform a successful search.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation at the Hennepin County Adult Detention Center is scheduled according to the inmate's housing unit and last name. It is essential to register and schedule a visit using the Online Visitation Scheduler. Bring a valid ID, and adhere to the facility's dress code and guidelines, which can be found on their website.

How to Send Money

Money can be deposited into an inmate's account via InmateCanteen.com, at a kiosk in the facility lobby, or by calling TouchPay at (866) 232-1899. Ensure you have the inmate's booking number.

Phone Calls and Video Visitation Options

Inmates cannot receive incoming calls but can make outgoing calls by collect call or using prepaid phone accounts set up through Securus Technologies. Video visitation is also available using the Securus Video Connect service, which needs to be scheduled in advance.

Inmate Services and Programs

This facility offers various programs focusing on mental health, education, and rehabilitation, including GED preparation, substance abuse programs, and religious services. For detailed information, contact the programs department at (612) 348-5112.

Security and Management

The detention center is managed by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff David Hutchinson. The facility employs state-of-the-art security technologies and trained corrections officers to ensure the safety of both staff and inmates.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates at the Hennepin County Adult Detention Center are entitled to legal visits and personal visits under specific schedules. Legal teams are granted access under professional visitation guidelines. Inmates' rights information is provided during intake and available on the facility's website.

Booking and Release Process

The booking process includes fingerprinting, photographing, and essential data collection, followed by a health screening. Release procedures vary depending on the judicial decisions but typically involve documentation and ensuring the inmate has means of transportation from the facility.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I send packages or books to an inmate?

No, you cannot send packages or books directly to inmates. However, you can order books through an approved vendor that sends them to the facility.

Leave a Review

If you are a current or former inmate, employee, family member or a friend of someone who is in prison, please share your feedback so others can get better understanding how the institution works. The survey is completely anonymous and your personal information will never be shared or publicly shown.

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General Stats for Minnesota

Minnesota Total Number of Inmates

14,843

Minnesota Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

85,254

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

140

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

7,359

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

619

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

94.29

7,546

Female

5.71

457

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

41.77

396

Detained

50.63

480

Diverted

2.85

27

Prisons and Jails in Minnesota