Criminal Division team

We represent the City to prosecute adults who commit crimes in the City that are:

• Petty misdemeanors
• Misdemeanors
• Gross misdemeanors

See examples of misdemeanors

We develop and put in place public safety initiatives that:

• Seek the best long-term outcomes.
• Address the underlying needs of chronic offenders.
• Use treatment courts and programming for other offenders.
• Promote alternatives to jail time for minor offenses.
• Find inequalities in the criminal justice system and lead efforts for reform.

Our programs and initiatives

• We support victims and witnesses involved in the cases we prosecute.

Learn about our victim/witness specialists

• We manage several diversion programs for offenders.

Learn about our diversion programs

• We certify U and T visas.

Learn how we certify U and T visas

All felony and juvenile cases

The Hennepin County Attorney's Office:

• Prosecutes felony criminal cases
• Handles all cases involving juvenile offenders (under 18 years old)

Contact the Hennepin County Attorney's Office

More information

• For felony criminal prosection
  Call 612-348-5550
• For juvenile prosecution:
  Call 612-348-7916

See examples of misdemeanors and felonies

Typical misdemeanor offenses

Examples include: 

• Simple assault – domestic or non-domestic
• Disorderly conduct
• Trespassing
• Consuming alcohol in public
• Driver’s license or insurance violations
• Driving under the influence of alcohol
• Loitering with intent
• Possession of drug paraphernalia in public
• Violation of an order for protection or a harassment/restraining order
• Theft or damage to property where the value of the stolen or damaged property is less than $1,000
• Careless or reckless driving and most petty traffic offenses

Typical felony offenses

Examples include:

• Robbery
• Terroristic threats
• Motor vehicle theft
• Theft or damage to property where the value stolen or damaged is over $1000
• Assault with a dangerous weapon
• Criminal sexual conduct
• Child neglect
• Burglary