Criminal Division

We prosecute crimes committed by adults in the City of Minneapolis.

The Criminal Division offers these programs:

Victim/witness specialist program

We help victims and witnesses in the cases we handle.

Learn about how we support victims and witnesses

Diversion programs

We offer programs that give offenders the opportunity to avoid regular punishment.

Learn about our diversion programs

Public safety initiatives

We create safety programs that:

  • Focus on long-term results and not short-term punishments
  • Help repeat offenders by addressing their needs
  • Use treatment courts and programs to support offenders
  • Guide offenders who commit minor offenses to solutions that don’t involve regular court.

Contact us

City Attorney's Office

Phone

612-673-3000

Address

City Hall
350 Fifth St. S.
Room 210
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Office hours

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Thursday

8 a.m. to 2:30 Friday

See list of City holidays