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FAQs - Criminal Court

Being Arrested

• I was arrested, but how do I know if I have been charged?
• What is a crime?
• Is there a warrant for my arrest in Hennepin County?
• I have a warrant. What should I do?
• How do I get someone out of jail who was arrested on a warrant?
• How do I post (pay) bail or bond?
• What's the difference between bail and bond?
• How will I know when I have to go to court?
• Can I get a public defender?
• How do I apply for a Public Defender?
• What happens at the first court hearing (arraignment) in a criminal case?
• I have questions about the law. Where can I go to get help?

Case Information & Records

• Who is the prosecutor on my case?
• Who is my public defender?
• Who is the probation officer on my case?
• How can I see details about my case, such as my sentencing judge?
• I have an "implied consent" on my driving record and it should not be there. What can I do?
• Where can I get information about expungements?
• My BCA record does not match my court record. What can I do?
• There is a mistake on my criminal court record. What can I do?
• How can I do a criminal background check on someone?

Learn more about Criminal Court Records

Court Hearings

• I am running late for court. What should I do?
• How can I reschedule my court date?
• I can’t make it to court today. What should I do?
• How can I find out if a defendant had a hearing?
• What is an "omnibus hearing"?
• How can I get an interpreter for a criminal case?
• How do I schedule an implied consent hearing?
• I am supposed to be a witness on a case. What should I do?
• How can I get out of a subpoena?
• I want to respond to a civil subpoena for a Hennepin case. What should I do?

Return of Property

• How can I get my bail money back?
• My car was towed. How can I get it back?
• My vehicle was seized due to a controlled substance charge. How can I get it back?
• My property was taken to be used as evidence. How can I get it back?

After the Court Issues an Order

• I want to file an appeal. How can I do that?
• How can I find out when a defendant will arrive at prison?
• I was the victim in a crime. How can I get the No-Contact Order lifted?
• I got a bill from Probation. What is it for and do I have to pay it?
• Can I vote if I have a felony on my record?
• Can I own or possess a gun if I have a felony on my record?

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