The first court appearance in a criminal case is called the arraignment hearing. The court may ask the defendant to fill out a Statement of Rights form.The officer will fill out the sign and release form with the defendant's information and assigned court date and location. Learn about the criminal justice process in Hennepin County including investigation, charging, criminal complaint, arraignment, trial, and sentencing. Search for inmates in the jail roster, find information on bail, visiting and sending money to inmates, and jail address. Jail number 612-348-5112. ICR will fill out a release citation with the appropriate court date (1-10 days from the arrest date), time and location along with the defendant's information. Find information about various aspects of the criminal justice process, including investigation, charging, sentencing, and restitution processes. Have your case or warrant number and call 612-348-2000. If the offense charged is a misdemeanor, the defendant must not be arrested on Sunday or, on any other day of the week, between the hours of p.m.