Fingerprinting laws are different for adults and juveniles. For juveniles, fingerprinting is required under Minnesota law if the child is arrested for, appearing in court on a charge of, adjudicated delinquent for, or alleged to have committed a felony or gross misdemeanor.
Juveniles admitted to jails or detention facilities or referred by a law enforcement agency to a diversion program for a felony or gross misdemeanor offense are also required to be fingerprinted. A court order may also be filed to request that a juvenile be fingerprinted.
As with all legal issues, there are many nuances to fingerprinting. If you are charged with a criminal offense or concerned charges may be forthcoming, reach out to one of our attorneys to discuss your options.