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Justice and corrections

Court-ordered community service

Serve your community instead of serving time

Hennepin County Sentencing to Service (STS) is a structured work program that provides a sentencing alternative for low-risk adult and juvenile offenders. Rather than serving time in jail or paying a fine, offenders can work, learn new skills and gain self-confidence, while completing community improvement and restoration projects.

Online registration and scheduling for Sentencing to Service

Instrucciones en Español / Instructions in Spanish (PDF, 1MB)

Tilmaamo ku qoran Af-Somali / Instructions in Somali (PDF, 1MB)

Program expectations

This is court-ordered community service. You must follow rules and expectations if you want credit.

An adult who breaks any rules may be asked to leave the program. You may lose credit for the whole workday.

A juvenile who breaks any rules may face disciplinary sanctions. You may also get an unexcused absence.

You are expected to:

  • Bring a photo ID.
  • Report to pick-up site on time.
  • Reschedule if you are unable to attend.
  • Follow all crew leader instructions.
  • Conduct yourself with dignity and respect.
  • Fully participate as a worker and complete your assigned tasks.
  • Work safely and immediately report to your crew leader if you are hurt or injured.
  • Always wear a seatbelt in our vans.
  • Use the bathroom only during breaks.
  • Dress for working outdoors.
  • Wear long pants, a shirt with sleeves and closed-toe or tennis shoes.

Recommendations:

  • Bring your own lunch and bottled water. Crew leaders are not allowed to stop at convenience stores or fast-food restaurants for breaks/meals. The use of food delivery services is prohibited.
  • Wear older clothing.
  • Wear rain gear or layers depending on the weather.
  • Don’t bring valuables.

Not allowed:

  • Tobacco use
  • Profanity or offensive language
  • Leaving the job site
  • Shorts, halter tops and sandals
  • Intimidation, harassment or unwelcome behavior
  • Use or possession of drugs, alcohol, weapons or firearms

Registration, credit and attendance

Register, reschedule or cancel 

Use your Hennepin County case number to register for all program work.

Register for your day of Sentencing to Service (STS)

We will notify you if STS is cancelled.

If you do not have an email account or need assistance, call:

612-596-9220
Monday through Friday
7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Program credit

Shifts vary by location.

  • 8-hour shift with breaks = a full day of credit

If you are asked to leave due to misconduct, you will not receive credit for that day.

Attendance

If you don’t show up, your day of STS will be recorded as unexcused. You will not be credited with a completed day of service.

If you fail to complete your STS obligation by your court-ordered due date, you will be issued a violation.

Completion notice

We automatically notify the court or hearing office of your STS completion.

Copy for your records

To get a copy, bring a photo ID to our office Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Client and Community Restoration office
3000 North Second Street
Minneapolis, MN 55411

Questions

For help, email sts@hennepin.us. We respond to emails Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Pick-up sites and vans

All STS work must be scheduled. To register, see the "Registration, credit and attendance" section.

Our vans are marked with Hennepin County logos on their sides.

Metro Transit has transportation options. See the Metro Transit website or call 612-373-3333.

Adult pick-up sites

Brookdale Regional Center

6125 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

Details
  • 8-hour shifts
  • Available 7 days a week, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Check in at 7:45 a.m.
  • The STS van is parked in the back lot near the pond.

Ridgedale Service Center

12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305

Details
  • 8-hour shifts
  • Available 7 days a week, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Check in at 7:45 a.m.
  • The STS van is parked in the northwest corner of the parking lot.

Penn Lake library

8800 Penn Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55431

Details
  • 8-hour shifts
  • Available 7 days a week, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Check in at 7:45 a.m.
  • The STS van is parked on the southside of the parking lot
  • Parking is limited please utilize the street parking on the west side of the library

Client and Community Restoration Sentencing to Service offices

3000 North Second Street
Minneapolis, MN 55411

Details

8-hour shifts

  • Available Monday through Thursday, 10:45 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • You must check-in at 10:45 a.m.
  • Crews meet at the north parking lot entrance. 

Juvenile pick-up sites

Juvenile Detention

510 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Details
  • Saturday and Sunday, 7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • Check in by 7:45 a.m.
  • Crews assemble in front of the Juvenile Justice Center. Please wait outside the building.

Brookdale library

6125 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

Details
  • Saturday and Sunday, 7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • Check in by 7:45 a.m.
  • Crews assemble in the front of the library. Please wait outside the building.