Plymouth Bench Warrants Search
Plymouth bench warrants are issued by judges in the 4th Judicial District Court in Hennepin County. When a person does not show up for a court hearing or fails to follow a court order, the judge issues a bench warrant. The Plymouth Police Department handles law enforcement in the city, while the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office runs the warrant division and county jail. Plymouth has about 81,000 residents and sits west of Minneapolis. You can check for active bench warrants by calling the sheriff's helpline or by searching the free state court records system online.
Plymouth Overview
Plymouth Police and Warrant Enforcement
The Plymouth Police Department is at 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The main phone number is 763-509-5160. The 24-hour non-emergency line is 952-258-5321. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Officers enforce bench warrants during every type of contact. If your name comes back with an active warrant, you will be arrested.
| Police | Plymouth Police Department 3400 Plymouth Blvd, Plymouth, MN 55447 763-509-5160 |
|---|---|
| 24-Hour Line | 952-258-5321 |
| police@plymouthmn.gov | |
| Office Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Records | Police reports page |
Plymouth is in Hennepin County, so bench warrants go through the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. The warrant helpline is 612-540-6485. Call with a name and date of birth to check for active warrants. Bail posting is available 24 hours at the Public Safety Facility at 401 South 4th Avenue in Minneapolis. The sheriff's main office is at 350 South 5th Street.
Under MS 629.41, a bench warrant can be served at any time of day. Plymouth police act on active warrants the same as any other law enforcement agency in the state.
Checking Plymouth Bench Warrants
The Hennepin County Sheriff Warrant Helpline at 612-540-6485 is the fastest way to check. Staff will tell you if a bench warrant exists. It is free and takes just a few minutes. You need a full name and date of birth.
Online, you can use Minnesota Court Records Online to search the 4th Judicial District. This covers all of Hennepin County, including Plymouth. Search by name or case number. The system shows case type, party names, and docket entries. A failure to appear entry usually means a bench warrant was issued. Some criminal cases have limits on remote access, so the online tool may not show everything. For a thorough check, call the court at 612-348-6000.
The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension offers a statewide criminal history search that covers all 87 counties. There is a fee for this search. Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, most warrant and arrest data is public information.
Plymouth Bench Warrant Records
The Plymouth Police Department provides police report access through their records page on the city website.
You can request copies of arrest reports tied to bench warrants. Most arrest data is public under state law. For court records from the 4th Judicial District, visit the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis. Certified copies cost $10 and plain copies are $8. The court records center phone number is 612-348-3991.
Plymouth police also offer services like fingerprinting, alarm permits, and community safety programs. These are not related to bench warrants, but the department uses the same contact information for all public services. Call 763-509-5160 or email police@plymouthmn.gov for any records questions.
Bench Warrant Penalties in Plymouth
A bench warrant in Plymouth does not go away on its own. There is no time limit. Under Minnesota Rule 3.01, the court must issue a warrant when someone fails to appear after a summons. Once it is in the system, it stays until the person is found or the judge recalls it.
If Plymouth police stop you and a bench warrant comes up, you go to the Hennepin County jail at 401 South 4th Avenue in Minneapolis. Traffic stops and routine contacts are the most common ways people find out about active warrants. Some warrants allow for sign and release under MS 629.415. The officer gives you a notice with a new court date instead of making a full arrest. Not every warrant qualifies. The type of warrant and the original charge determine what happens.
Failure to appear carries extra penalties. Felony defendants who skip court on purpose can face up to half the max sentence for the original charge. Misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor failures to appear are separate misdemeanor offenses.
Clearing Plymouth Bench Warrants
Go to the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility at 401 South 4th Avenue in Minneapolis to turn yourself in. The warrants window is open 24 hours. Bring a photo ID and cash for bail. Call 612-540-6485 first to find out the bail amount and what to expect.
A lawyer can file a motion to recall the bench warrant and get a new court date set. This can sometimes avoid an arrest. The Minnesota Self-Help Center has resources for people dealing with bench warrants. LawHelpMN lists free legal aid in the Plymouth area. You can use VINE to get alerts when someone is booked or released from the Hennepin County jail.
- Call the warrant helpline at 612-540-6485
- Find out the bail amount
- Bring exact cash and photo ID
- Post bail and get a new court date
- Show up for the hearing
Hennepin County Bench Warrants
Plymouth is in Hennepin County. All bench warrants go through the Hennepin County District Court and Sheriff's Office. For more on the county system and warrant procedures, see the Hennepin County page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Plymouth. Each has its own police, but bench warrants go through the county where they were issued.