Adult probation

Adult Field Services (probation) works with the courts, community, victims, and clients to:

• Assess defendants booked into jail
• Conduct pre-sentencing investigations and preparing criminal history summaries
• Supervise clients in the community
• Provide transitional services for clients leaving state prisons

We also work with law enforcement, social services, neighborhood groups, local businesses, and nonprofits to reduce the risk of new crimes.

How to contact your probation officer

Contact your probation officer by phone or email.

To get your probation officer's contact information, email poconnect@hennepin.us.

Don't show up in person unless you have an appointment.

Immediate help

Call 612-348-2110.

Adult probation locations

A-302 Government Center

Hennepin County Government Center
300 South 6th Street, A-302
Minneapolis, MN 55487

Contact

• Phone: 612-348-3645
• Fax: 612-348-8757

A-810 Government Center

DNA/testing lab, treatment courts, enhanced supervision, supervised release, inter/intrastate

Hennepin County Government Center
300 South 6th Street, A-810
Minneapolis, MN 55487

Contact

• Phone: 612-348-9225
• Fax: 612-348-4039

A-1100 Government Center

Felony investigation, misdemeanor investigation, central intake, and conditional release

Hennepin County Government Center
300 South 6th Street, A-1100
Minneapolis, MN 55487

Contact

• Phone: 612-348-3218
• Fax: 612-348-6459 

Division II Court, Brookdale

Misdemeanor investigation, bail evaluation, conditional release, domestic violence, supervised release, inter/intrastate

Division II Court, Brookdale
6125 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

Contact

• Phone: 612-543-0239
• Fax: 612-321-3416

Division III Court, Ridgedale

Misdemeanor investigation, bail evaluation, conditional release

Division III Court, Ridgedale
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305

Contact

• Phone: 612-543-0080
• Fax 612-321-3425

Probation Center North

Traditional probation, neighborhood probation, domestic abuse unit, testing

Probation Center North
4336 Lyndale Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55412

Contact

• Phone: 612-348-6037
• Fax: 612-348-6315

Probation Reporting Center

Reporting center, one day DWI program, case monitoring program

Probation Reporting Center
4336 Lyndale Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55412

Contact

• Phone: 612-348-6037
• Fax: 612-348-6315

Probation Services South (South Hub)

Neighborhood probation, domestic abuse unit

Probation Services South (South Hub)
2215 East Lake Street, Suite 470
Minneapolis, MN 55407

Contact

• Phone: 612-596-0487

Public Safety Facility

Pretrial, conditional release intake, downtown 100

Public Safety Facility
401 4th Avenue South, #110
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Contact

• Phone: 612-348-7001
• Fax: 612-596-8249

Courts

• Hennepin County District Court
• Search court records
• Expunge your record
• Learn about criminal court

Rights and responsibilities for probationer

Conditions of probation

There are standard rules required of everyone placed on probation, such as regular reporting and remaining law-abiding. The court may also impose conditions appropriate to the individual, such as chemical dependency treatment, counseling, jail time, restitution, or no contact with the victim.

You are required to report to a probation officer from weekly to monthly, depending on the supervision program and the length of time they have been on probation. The place and time of these contacts will be determined by the probation officer.

Leaving the state

If you are on felony probation you must obtain permission from your probation officer to leave Minnesota. A permanent move to another state may require transfer of supervision to an agent in the other state and permission of the new state. Some states do not accept the transfer of individuals convicted of sex offenses.

Leaving the country

If you are on felony probation you must consult with your probation or parole officer before any international travel. Some countries do not allow visitors with convictions, even after discharge from probation.

Voting

As of June 1, 2023, you can vote even if you are on parole or probation. Your right to vote has been restored. Felony status doesn't affect your right to vote as long as you are not serving your sentence in a correctional facility. If you have a felony conviction, you can vote while on work release, home monitoring (ankle bracelet), or probation/parole. More information is available from the county's Elections department and the Minnesota Secretary of State.

Holding public office

If you are convicted of a felony you lose the right to hold public office until court-ordered discharge from probation or end of sentence. At that time, your civil rights are restored, including the right to be elected to public office.

Possession of firearms

State and federal laws prohibit the possession or use of firearms by people convicted of certain offenses. Please talk to your attorney or the Hennepin County Attorney's Office if you have questions about your particular situation.

Employment and residence

If you have a criminal conviction, you may be restricted from certain jobs, such as school bus driver, teacher, and health care worker. In addition, apartment owners have the right to refuse to rent to a person with a felony conviction.

Release of information

Some information about you may be released to the public including:

• Name, age, date of birth, gender and occupation (not place of employment)
• The offense for which you were originally charged
• The offense for which you were sentenced
• The names of the judge, attorneys and probation officer
• Information contained in documents filed with the Clerk of Court

There are also special community notification and registration requirements for certain predatory offenders. The release of other information requires a court order or authorization from the client.

Complaints about a probation or parole officer

Make complaints in writing or in person to the officer's supervisor. The supervisor will respond within 10 business days.

If you're still unsatisfied, you can make a complaint to the officer's program manager. Call your probation office for contact information.

If the complaint involves interpretation of a court order or condition of probation, contact your defense attorney.