Edina Booking Releases and Arrest Records

Edina booking releases are public records documenting arrests made in the city and processed at the Hennepin County Adult Detention Center. The Edina Police Department makes arrests within the city, but all booking happens through the Hennepin County jail system. This page covers how to find those records using the free Hennepin County Jail Roster and other state tools available to anyone in Minnesota.

Edina Police Department

The Edina Police Department provides law enforcement services throughout the city. Officers handle calls ranging from traffic stops and theft to more serious felony offenses. When an arrest is made, the person goes to the Hennepin County Adult Detention Center for booking. Edina has no city-run jail. All custody happens at the county level.

The department handles patrol, criminal investigations, and community outreach. If you need information about a specific arrest made by Edina officers, the police department is the right place to start. They hold the arrest report, which is a separate document from the booking record created at the county jail.

The non-emergency line at (952) 826-1610 handles record inquiries. The department's website has details on how to submit data requests. For active emergency situations, call 911.

Hennepin County Jail - Edina Booking Records

All people arrested in Edina are processed and held at the Hennepin County Adult Detention Center. Hennepin County operates a large, centralized detention facility serving dozens of cities in the county. The jail publishes an online roster that is updated every hour, giving anyone free access to current and recent booking information.

The Hennepin County Jail Roster at jailroster.hennepin.us is your first stop for finding recent Edina booking records. Search by name for free. The roster shows current inmates and people released within the past 90 days. Each entry lists the booking date, charges, and release status. This is updated every hour, so the information is current.

What Edina Booking Records Contain

Edina arrests produce booking records at the Hennepin County jail. These are public documents under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. The law spells out what must be shared and what can be withheld.

The public portion of a booking record includes the person's name and date of birth, the date and time of booking, the charges listed when the person was booked in, and the arresting agency. For Edina arrests, the arresting agency is the Edina Police Department. Physical description data such as height, weight, hair color, and eye color is also standard. Mugshot photos may be available depending on how Hennepin County handles those requests.

Bond or bail information is included once a judge sets it. Most Edina arrests lead to a first appearance hearing within 36 to 48 hours if the person doesn't bond out sooner. Release information shows the method and date of release. One thing to keep in mind: booking charges are not final. The Hennepin County Attorney reviews the arrest and may file different charges in court. Charges can be reduced, added, or dropped entirely before or after arraignment.

Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, arrest data is public. The statute requires disclosure of the name, date, time, charges, and arresting agency. Minnesota Statute 13.85 covers correctional facilities and draws the line between public and private jail data. Minnesota Statute 641.05 gives counties authority to run their jails and sets operational standards. Medical records, mental health information, juvenile data, and active investigation details are not public under these rules.

State Tools for Edina Arrest Records

Three statewide tools let you research Edina arrests and related criminal history. All of them are free for basic public searches.

VINE Inmate Locator

VINE provides real-time custody status for all Minnesota county jails. For Edina arrests that are held at Hennepin County, VINE shows whether the person is currently in custody and at which facility. Search at VINELink.com or call 1-877-664-8463. You can also register for free automatic alerts that notify you when someone's custody status changes. No account is required to search. The service runs 24 hours a day.

BCA Criminal History Search

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension maintains a public criminal history database at chs.state.mn.us. Free public name searches return conviction records and court dispositions for cases across the state. The BCA system doesn't show real-time jail status, but it gives historical context going back years. This is useful when you want a fuller picture of someone's record rather than just their current custody situation.

Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO)

Once an Edina arrest leads to formal charges in Hennepin County District Court, the case is searchable at mncourts.gov. MCRO shows case numbers, the charges filed, hearing dates, and current status. It's a good way to follow up on what happened after a booking and track the case through the court system.

How to Request Edina Arrest Records

Two agencies hold documents you may need, depending on the type of record you want.

For the arrest report created by Edina officers, contact the Edina Police Department at 4801 West 50th Street or call (952) 826-1610. Arrest reports are public under the MGDPA. Submit a written data request identifying the person's name and the date of arrest. Be as specific as possible to speed up the response. The department must acknowledge your request and respond within a reasonable time. Copy fees may apply.

For booking records held by Hennepin County, contact the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office at 350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415, or call (612) 348-3744. A written MGDPA data request is the formal path to getting booking sheets and related documents. If your request is denied, the agency must cite the law that allows the denial. Denials can be appealed through the Minnesota Department of Administration's Information Policy Analysis Division.

For certified court records tied to a Hennepin County case, use MCRO for free online access or contact the Hennepin County District Court clerk directly. Certified copies of court documents carry a fee set by the court.

Nearby Cities

Edina borders Minneapolis and several other qualifying cities in the south and west metro.

Hennepin County Booking Releases

All Edina arrests are booked through the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office at the Adult Detention Center in downtown Minneapolis.