Mission statement

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office is a fierce advocate for justice and equity, pursuing holistic community safety and providing quality legal services through evidence-informed practices and collaborative problem solving.

We prosecute crimes with fairness and integrity. We advocate for victims of crime by seeking meaningful accountability and supporting healing. We use preventive and restorative approaches to address the complex root causes of crime and violence. We engage with partners to pursue system accountability. And we provide proactive and innovative legal services in the areas of mental health, child support, child protection, and civil legal representation for Hennepin County to advance the County’s efforts to reduce disparities and enhance the quality of life of our community.

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Vision statement

A safe, equitable, and just Hennepin County.

Values

Equity
Truth
Compassion
Community focus
Integrity
Professionalism
Anti-racism
Respect for human dignity
Guided by research, evidence, and data
Courage
Service
Excellence
Driven to learn and grow
Collaboration
Transparency
Problem solving

Strategic Goals

Build a safer, healthier, more equitable Hennepin County.
Actively engage and partner with Hennepin County communities in a way that is accessible, transparent, and accountable.
Ensure excellence, effectiveness, and integrity in all of the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office’s work.
Collaborate with system partners to meet goals and advance system accountability.
Transform the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office into a healthy, trauma-informed, mission-driven, anti-racist organization.

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