A significant part of the responsibility of the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office involves the service of civil process. The Civil Unit deploys deputies throughout the county to handle 31 types of civil process which include domestic abuse orders for protection, summons, and subpoenas. Each year, the Sheriff’s Office Civil Unit receives approximately 30,000 processes for service.

This web site is a brief guide to Civil Process for the citizens of Hennepin County. We have provided information which answers the most common questions received by our staff.

The information presented is not comprehensive. It does not provide legal advice, nor does it attempt to suggest a course of action if there are legal issues to be resolved. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney. Our office is not permitted to provide legal advice nor can we recommend any specific attorney.

In most cases, reference is made to applicable Minnesota Statutes. Minnesota Statutes are available on-line through the State of Minnesota web site (see on the right under "Related Links").

If you have questions, please contact the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Civil Unit at 612-348-3800.

Bankruptcy Actions
Civil Process Fees
Foreclosure Redemption Fees
Foreclosure: A Letter To Homeowners
Foreclosure: Advice to Tenants
Foreclosure: Redemption
List of Sales
Mechanic Lien Sales General Guidelines
Mortgage Foreclosure
Sales: Foreclosure And Lien Lists
Sales: Foreclosure, Execution, Lien And Other
Writs Of Execution

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