If you’re headed to Hennepin County Jail call a bail bondsman at AnyTime Bail Bonds at 612-WANT-OUT (612-926-8688). Hennepin County Jail‘s address is 401 S. 4th Street, right on the corner of 4th and 5th Avenue. If you’ve ridden the light rail, it’s right by the Government Plaza stop.
Once you get there, MPD will take you through a series of steps. You’ll go through a couple holding cells. They’ll fingerprint you. You’ll get your charging sheet. If they don’t charge you, They may ask you questions. Also, if they do not charge you, they can hold you. There are two rules they can hold you on. One is the 36 hour rule and the other is the 48 hour rule. You might just be sitting for a little bit while they gather the evidence of the alleged incident.
Immediately call AnyTime Bail Bonds at 612-WANT-OUT (612-926-8688). Even if you haven’t been charged yet, a bail bond agent at AnyTime Bail Bonds at 612-WANT-OUT (612-926-8688), can help you get in contact with your family, refer a lawyer and set up logistics so when the time is right, we can move swiftly and promptly.
Eventually, they’ll put you in what’s called the bullpen. Think of it as a long holding cell with multiple people, two phones, and two toilets. That’s your reality until bail is set or your hold is up.
Once you’ve got your charge sheet and see a bail amount, that’s when you call a bondsman. From jail, it doesn’t cost you anything to call AnyTime Bail Bonds. You call collect at 612-WANT-OUT (612-926-8688). Also, if you’re on a hold, this is a good time to give us a call so we can start organizing a game plan for you if you are charged.
Here’s what you’ll need to tell the agent, Whether you’ve got a conditional or unconditional bond or both.
Your conditional bond will be the smaller bond of the two. Usually it will be something like stay law abiding, no drugs or alcohol or no contact with the victim. That is the easiest way to identify your conditional bond. The dollar amounts will be listed from smallest to largest.
We will also need to know who your cosigner will be or how the bond will be secured, and how the bond is being paid for. The co-signer is typically a mom, dad, partner—someone with a steady job and knows you.
Once the bond is secured and paid for, your AnyTime Bail Bond Agent will be on the way to get you released from Hennepin County Jail.
Now for the part nobody likes—the waiting. Even after the bond is posted, the release process can be slow. At Hennepin County it can take up to 8 hours before you walk out. On a holiday weekend or when things are really busy, it can take 12–24 hours. Why? The jail processes about one person every 40 minutes. Ten people ahead of you? Hennepin County is one of the busiest in Minnesota, so patience is part of the deal.
That is why AnyTime Bail bonds meets directly at the Hennepin County Jail with your cosigner. It’s the quickest process. It creates another layer of transparency and trust that you will be getting out as quick as possible from the Hennepin County Jail. AnyTime Bail Bonds and your cosigner will have full confirmation that the bond has been accepted and posted by the Hennepin County Jail.
When you do finally step outside, it can feel jarring. You’re in downtown Minneapolis, right next to the Government Plaza. From there, you can grab an Uber or Lyft, hop on the light rail, or even chill at one of the nearby restaurants or coffee shops while you wait for your ride.
Also, if you have a warrant, or think you might, don’t wait until you’re in the bullpen to figure it out. Call AnyTime Bail Bonds at 612-WANT-OUT (612-926-8688)—we’re open 24 hours a day and ready to help.
Hennepin County Jail is no one’s idea of a fun night, but if you know what to expect—and who to call—you’ll be ahead of the game. Managing expectations is the hardest part of a stressful endeavor. Leave it to AnyTime Bail Bonds to exceed those expectations.
*Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For legal advice, always consult with an attorney licensed in Minnesota.*