In case of an emergency, always dial 911.

If you are a victim or witness of a crime, contact the Minnetonka Police Department and ask to speak with an officer.

• Minnetonka Police Department
  Non-emergency line: 952-939-8500
  14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, MN 55345

The Minnetonka Police Department will investigate the case and refer the case to the appropriate agency.

The Minnetonka City Attorney’s office cannot take reports from private individuals.

• If the Minnetonka City Attorney’s office has determined that charges will be filed, the defendant will be scheduled for a first appearance or an arraignment.

• If you wish to provide input regarding the case, please call 952-939-8264.

Yes. The Minnetonka City Attorney’s office will notify victims of all court appearances, usually via letter. The letter will also include information regarding restitution requests. Victims may ask the Court to order restitution for any out-of-pocket losses that they may have suffered because of the incident.

• Victims must make restitution requests prior to the court date. The Minnetonka City Attorney’s office can present the requests to the judge, who can then award or decline the request.

• For more information regarding restitution, contact the Minnetonka City Attorney’s office at 952-939-8264.

A subpoena is a document that legally requires a victim or witness to appear for a specific date and time. If you fail to respond to the subpoena, the Court may issue a warrant for your arrest.

• If you have questions or concerns regarding your subpoena, please contact the Minnetonka City Attorney’s office at 952-939-8264.

The Sojourner Project is a valuable resource to individuals who are victims of domestic violence or a violation of an order for protection, harassment restraining orders and other similar crimes.

• Sojourner 24-hour crisis hotline: 952-933-7422

• You may also contact the Minnetonka City Attorney’s office if you have questions: 952-939-8264

An order for protection and harassment restraining order are different petitions with distinct application requirements.

• The Sojourner Project can assist in either application process: 952-935-1004.

• The Domestic Abuse Service Center located at the Hennepin County Government Center (612-348-5073) can also assist individuals when applying for an order for protection.

The Minnesota Judicial Branch Self-Help Center, located on the 2nd Floor of the Hennepin County Government Center, can assist individuals in applying for a harassment restraining order:

• Hennepin County Government Center
  300 South 6th Street, 2nd Floor
  Minneapolis, MN 55487

You may pay the traffic citation, schedule a hearing officer appointment or schedule a court appearance.

If you wish to pay the citation, follow the directions listed on the citation. If you wish to contest your citation, please contact the court at 612-348-2040 to either schedule a hearing officer appointment or schedule a court appearance

For more information, visit the Hennepin Violations Bureau & Hearing Office webpage.

The Minnesota Judicial Branch provides valuable information that you may reference.

• In addition, Hennepin County District Court has created a video with general information for people going to court.

One of the Minnetonka prosecutors will be available to discuss your case with you or your attorney during your scheduled court appearance.

If you have been charged with a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offense, you may apply for a public defender at the courthouse on the date of your scheduled appearance. A member of the court will meet with you and determine if you are eligible for a public defender.

• If you are eligible, the Court will then assign you a public defender.

• If you not eligible, you will have an opportunity to reschedule your court appearance to obtain an attorney of your choice.

If you have been charged with a crime and issued a court date, you are required to appear in court or arrange to have an attorney represent you on your behalf. If you wish to reschedule your court date, you may contact the Clerk of Courts at 612-348-2040 to determine your options.

• The Minnetonka City Attorney’s office cannot change an existing court date nor quash or cancel a warrant.

• If you missed a court date, a judge may have issued a warrant for your arrest. You may contact the Clerk of Courts at 612-348-2040 to find out if you missed a court date.

• To check if an active warrant has been issued for your arrest, contact the Hennepin County Sheriff’s office at 612-348-2000.

If your case if being prosecuted by the city attorney’s office, send a request to Administrative Coordinator Rachael Riviere or call 952-939-8265.

• Please include your name, date of birth and case number.

• The Minnetonka City Attorney’s office can provide most documents free of charge via email.

Yes. You can search for case records on the Minnesota Court Records Online website.