Bloomington Booking Releases
Bloomington booking releases are public records that document arrests made by the Bloomington Police Department. Bloomington is in Hennepin County, and all people arrested in the city are booked into the Hennepin County Adult Detention Center in Minneapolis. You can search the Hennepin County jail roster online to see who is currently in custody. Bloomington PD also publishes its own weekly booking reports on the city website. This page explains how to access both, what data they contain, and how to use state resources to track cases further.
Bloomington Overview
Bloomington Police Department
The Bloomington Police Department serves the city and makes arrests within city limits. After an arrest, officers transport the person to the Hennepin County Adult Detention Center on 4th Avenue South in Minneapolis. The city police department also publishes its own weekly booking reports directly on the city website.
| Agency | Bloomington Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431 |
| Phone | (952) 563-4900 |
| Fax | (952) 563-4936 |
| Police Website | Bloomington Police Department |
| Booking Reports | Weekly Booking Reports |
Bloomington PD posts weekly booking reports as PDF files. These are public records under Minn. Stat. 13.82. Each report shows: booking number, case number, full name, address, age, race, arresting officer badge number, booked date and time, released date and time, and each charge with statute number and charge level code.
The charge level codes used in Bloomington booking reports are:
- F = Felony
- GM = Gross Misdemeanor
- M = Misdemeanor
- PM = Petty Misdemeanor
Common charges that appear in Bloomington booking reports include domestic assault (609.2242), fifth degree drug possession (152.025), DWI (169A.20), and theft (609.52). These are just the charges at booking. The Hennepin County Attorney decides what charges to formally file, and those may differ.
Hennepin County Adult Detention Center
All people arrested in Bloomington are booked at the Hennepin County Adult Detention Center. This is the main jail for all of Hennepin County, which includes Minneapolis, Bloomington, and many other cities. The jail roster is updated in real time and is searchable online for free.
| Facility | Hennepin County Adult Detention Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 South Fourth Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415 |
| Jail Roster | jailroster.hennepin.us |
The Hennepin County jail roster lets you search by name or booking number. Results show the person's name, booking date, charges, and current custody status. If someone was arrested by Bloomington Police, their booking record shows "Bloomington Police Department" as the arresting agency. Use this when you need real-time custody information rather than the weekly PDF reports from the city.
Note: Bloomington's weekly booking reports and the Hennepin County jail roster both show arrest data. They may not always match exactly due to timing differences. The jail roster reflects current custody status; the city's PDFs show a snapshot of the prior week.
What Bloomington Booking Records Contain
Booking releases from Bloomington are governed by Minn. Stat. 13.82. This law sets out what arrest data must be public. It also defines what can stay private. Police departments and jails must follow this law when responding to data requests.
Public data in a Bloomington booking record includes:
- Full name and address of the person arrested
- Age and race
- Date and time of arrest and release
- Charges with statute numbers and charge levels
- Booking number and case number
- Arresting officer badge number
Bloomington's booking reports are more detailed than what many cities publish. They include the person's address and age, which helps confirm you have the right individual. The charge classification (F, GM, M, PM) tells you quickly how serious each charge is.
Minnesota Statute 13.85 covers corrections and detention data. County jail operations fall under Minn. Stat. 641.05. Both laws apply to the Hennepin County ADC where Bloomington arrestees are held.
State Tools for Bloomington Arrests
After a Bloomington arrest, you can use state-level systems to track what happens next in court.
VINE Custody Notifications
VINE lets you check inmate custody status and sign up for automated alerts. It's free. Call 1-877-664-8463 or go to vinelink.com. Hennepin County ADC is in the VINE system. You can get a text or phone call if the person's status changes.
Minnesota Court Records Online
After Bloomington charges go to Hennepin County District Court, the case appears in MCRO. This is the state's free public court records system at mncourts.gov. You can search by name or case number. MCRO shows docket entries, hearing dates, and case status for Bloomington cases filed in the 4th Judicial District.
The image below shows the BCA criminal history search portal, which covers all Hennepin County arrests including those in Bloomington.
Source: chs.state.mn.us
The BCA criminal history system at chs.state.mn.us covers the full state. It shows conviction records for searches by the public. More detailed rap sheets require authorization. This is useful for checking whether a prior Bloomington arrest led to a conviction.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying Minnesota cities also have booking release information available.
Hennepin County Booking Releases
All Bloomington arrests are booked through the Hennepin County Sheriff. Visit the county page for complete jail roster access and additional resources.