Does Zimmerman have its own police department?

No. Zimmerman does not run a separate city police department. The city contracts with the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office, whose deputies patrol Zimmerman.

Who provides law enforcement in Zimmerman?

The Sherburne County Sheriff's Office, under a contract with the city. For non-emergency Sheriff's questions call 763-765-3500; for emergencies call 911. Other agencies, such as the State Patrol, can be involved in some arrests.

Where are people arrested in Zimmerman usually taken?

People held after a Zimmerman arrest are commonly booked into the Sherburne County Jail in Elk River. Some receive a citation or summons instead, and an arrest by another agency or on another county's warrant can mean a different facility.

Does Zimmerman have its own county jail?

No. There is no jail in Zimmerman. Sherburne County Jail is located at 13880 Business Center Drive in Elk River, south of Zimmerman. The Highway 169 corridor connects the communities, but families should confirm custody with the Sheriff's Office before traveling.

How do I find someone arrested in Zimmerman?

Search the Sheriff's official inmate database by name, then call the jail at 763-765-3800 to confirm if needed. A person still in booking, cited and released, or held elsewhere may not appear online.

What is the Zimmerman Public Safety Building, and is it staffed?

It is a local Sheriff's Office facility at 26750 5th Street W. The county's directory says it is not staffed during business hours. It is not a jail and not a place to post bail — custody and bail questions go to the jail in Elk River.

Which courthouse handles Zimmerman criminal cases?

Sherburne County District Court, part of the Tenth Judicial District, at the Government Center in Elk River. Its judges decide bail and release conditions. Zimmerman City Hall is not a court.

Can cash bail be posted directly at Sherburne County Jail?

Yes. The Sheriff's Office says direct cash bail can be posted at Door D, 24 hours a day, with the exact cash amount and a government-issued photo ID. That is a payment to the county, separate from a surety bond premium paid to a bail agency.

How much does a Minnesota surety bail bond cost?

Zimmerman has no separate premium schedule. Premiums follow rates filed with the Minnesota Department of Commerce under §60M.02, which also sets minimum upfront-collection rules. GPS explains the exact terms in writing before you sign.

Are payment arrangements available for eligible bonds?

Sometimes. Payment arrangements may be offered on qualifying bonds after underwriting. Any balance is put in a written promissory note that the signer owes no matter how the case ends. Approval is never guaranteed.

Does every Zimmerman arrest require a commercial bail bond?

No. Some people are cited and released, and a judge may release someone on their own recognizance or on conditions without money bail. A bond is only one option when the court sets bail.

What happens if someone has another warrant or probation hold?

A separate warrant, probation hold or another agency's detainer can keep someone in custody even after bail is posted on the Zimmerman case. Tell us about any hold you know of.

What information should I have ready before calling GPS Bail Bonds?

Whatever you have: the person's full name, date of birth or approximate age, where the arrest happened, and any booking, charge, court or bail details. Partial information is fine to start.

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Zimmerman Bail Bonds Guide

01 · Why GPS

Why Choose GPS in Zimmerman

Practical help for a Highway 169 community policed by the Sheriff's Office, with its jail and court in Elk River.

Zimmerman Area Bail Assistance
GPS assists families in Zimmerman and nearby Sherburne County communities with eligible Minnesota bail bond arrangements — starting with which facility is holding someone and what release conditions apply.
Available 24/7
Call (763) 288-2581 or send the form at any hour. The court, county offices and jail processing run on their own schedules, which can differ from ours.
Sherburne County Sheriff & Court Familiarity
Zimmerman contracts with the Sheriff's Office for policing, and the county jail and District Court are in Elk River. Knowing the right agency avoids needless calls during an arrest or custody search.
Clear Premium & Paperwork Information
We explain court-set bail versus a commercial surety premium, the agreements you'd sign, payment responsibilities and any cosigner obligations — before anything is signed.
Eligible Surety Bond Assistance
GPS can discuss available options when the court authorizes a bond and underwriting requirements are met. Not every case qualifies.
Minnesota Statewide Coverage
GPS assists Minnesota families across multiple counties and can help identify which jurisdiction is actually handling a case.

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02 · Bail process

How Bail Bonds Work in Zimmerman

The usual path after a Zimmerman arrest. Every case is different; the court makes the decisions and no release time is guaranteed.

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Step 1 of 6
Arrest or Citation in Zimmerman
Sherburne County Sheriff's deputies provide contracted law enforcement in Zimmerman. Depending on the situation, a person may get a citation or summons or be taken into custody. Other authorized agencies can be involved in some cases.
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Step 2 of 6
Confirm Sherburne County Jail Custody
Sherburne County Jail is in Elk River, not Zimmerman. Check the Sheriff's official inmate search and confirm with the jail when needed — not everyone arrested in Zimmerman is held there.
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Step 3 of 6
Verify Court-Set Bail and Release Conditions
A judge or court order decides any money bail and release restrictions. Not every arrest requires buying a commercial surety bond.
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Step 4 of 6
Contact GPS and Review Bond Options
Once custody and the court's authorization are confirmed, GPS can discuss whether an eligible bond is available.
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Step 5 of 6
Complete Premium, Paperwork and Underwriting
Expect the approved premium, identification, signed agreements and, where needed, cosigner obligations or collateral.
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Step 6 of 6
Post an Authorized Bond and Follow Court Requirements
When permitted and approved, the bond is arranged under the applicable procedure. Release can depend on other holds, jail processing and court authorization — no release time is promised.

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04 · Services

Bail Bond Services in Zimmerman

Each statewide GPS guide explains how bail works for that charge in Minnesota. The same guidance applies to a Zimmerman arrest.

Not every charge is eligible for bail, and no amounts are guaranteed — the court decides in each case.

05 · Costs

What Bail Bonds Cost in Zimmerman

Zimmerman does not have a separate city bail bond premium schedule. The applicable court determines monetary bail and release conditions, while Minnesota's approved filed-rate and statutory rules govern commercial surety premiums.

Court-Set Bail vs. Bond Premium

The court sets the bail amount. Paying it directly in cash is one option. A surety bond instead costs a premium — a fee paid to the bail bond agency that is not returned at the end of the case.
Minnesota Criminal Procedure Rule 6 (opens an external site)

Filed Surety Rates & Minimum Upfront Payment

Under Minn. Stat. §60M.02, premiums follow rates filed with the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Bonds of $10,000 or less require at least 50% of the premium collected before posting; bonds greater than $10,000 require at least 30% collected before posting. Any unpaid premium balance requires the applicable approved, signed promissory note and the statutory repayment terms. The statutory minimum premium remains $100.
Minnesota §60M.02 — Bail Bond Premiums (opens an external site)

Promissory Note & Repayment

Any unpaid premium balance is put in writing, with a payment schedule and any allowed interest. The signer is responsible for that balance regardless of how the case ends. The same §60M.02 rules above govern premium payment.

Collateral & Cosigner Responsibilities

Some bonds require collateral or a cosigner. Minn. Stat. §60M.03 governs how collateral is held and returned. A cosigner may owe the full bond if the defendant misses court.
Minnesota §60M.03 — Collateral Requirements (opens an external site)

Estimated cost breakdown

Enter a bail amount to begin

Use the court-set bond amount from the jail or court.

Estimates are for informational purposes only and are not a binding quote or financing offer. Actual premiums are based on the applicable approved surety rate. Payment arrangements depend on eligibility, underwriting, and Minnesota law. Call GPS Bail Bonds for a case-specific quote.

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General information under Minnesota Statutes §§60M.02 and 60M.03 — not a quote or legal advice.

06 · Jails & custody

Zimmerman Jails & Custody Information

Zimmerman contracts with the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement and has no separate city police department. The Sherburne County Jail and District Court are in Elk River.

Local law enforcement

Sherburne County Sheriff — Zimmerman

Main line: 763-765-3500

Local facility (not staffed during business hours)

Zimmerman Public Safety Building
26750 5th Street W
Zimmerman, MN 55398

The City of Zimmerman receives law-enforcement service through the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office. Deputies patrol the city, while custody and bail inquiries generally need to be directed to the responsible jail or court. The local Zimmerman Public Safety Building is not a staffed public jail, a walk-in counter or a place to post bail.

County jail

Sherburne County Jail

13880 Business Center Drive
Elk River, MN 55330

763-765-3800

Operated by the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office in Elk River, and may be the relevant county detention facility after a Zimmerman arrest. It is in Elk River, not Zimmerman — and someone arrested locally may instead be cited, released, transferred or held under another authority.

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Court · Tenth Judicial District

Sherburne County District Court

Sherburne County Government Center
13880 Business Center Drive
Elk River, MN 55330

Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (subject to court holidays and schedule changes)

763-284-7140

Handles criminal and traffic matters filed in Sherburne County, including applicable Zimmerman cases. Judges determine bail or release conditions; GPS does not set bail amounts or hearing schedules.

View Sherburne County Court Guide

Official Sherburne County District Court (opens an external site)

Locating a Zimmerman Arrestee
Start with the Sheriff's official custody database. Search by name and confirm details with the jail when needed. An arrest doesn't always show up on the online roster right away.
County Jail Booking
People who are booked go through identification, booking photographs and records processing, so custody details may not appear yet. A citation does not automatically mean jail booking.
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Official Inmate Search
The Sheriff's Office maintains the official jail roster. GPS is independent of that government database and can't change or add to it.
- Official inmate search (opens an external site)
Bail and Release Conditions
A court may authorize release, impose conditions or set money bail. Any judicial restrictions — such as no-contact or testing terms — must be followed.
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Cash Bail vs. Surety Bond
Direct cash bail paid to the county is different from a surety premium paid to GPS. For direct cash bail only, the Sheriff's Office says it can be posted at Door D, 24 hours a day, with the exact cash amount and a government-issued photo ID.
- Official bail & bond release information (opens an external site)
Probation and Other Holds
A probation hold, bench warrant or separate case may keep someone in custody even after bail is posted on another charge. See our Warrant and Probation Violation guides.
Court dates
Court Appearance Information
Some case details and hearing dates can be checked through Minnesota Court Records Online, but not every hearing appears publicly, and MCRO is not a jail roster or a complete warrant check. Pending criminal cases without a conviction generally won't appear in a defendant-name search; a case-number search may find records a name search doesn't. Court records are separate from jail custody information. Release paperwork lists the next court date — every appearance is required. Public court calendars can change and are not a substitute for confirming the person's required appearance directly.
- Minnesota Court Records Online (opens an external site)
- Tenth Judicial District Court Calendars (opens an external site)

View the Sherburne County Guide

07 · Before you call

What We Need When You Call

Don't wait to have everything. Share what you know and we'll help fill in the rest.

Defendant's Full Legal Name
As it would appear on an ID, including any middle name.
Date of Birth or Approximate Age
Helps tell apart people with similar names on a jail roster.
City or County of Arrest
For example, Zimmerman, Livonia Township, Baldwin, Elk River, elsewhere in Sherburne County, or another county.
Booking Number, If Available
Shown on the inmate search. Not required to start.
Jail, Charge, Court or Bail Info, If Known
Anything you've been told — even partial details help.
Your Contact Info & Relationship
So we can reach you and know how you're connected to the defendant.

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08 · Charges

Common Bail Bond Charge Types

Charge types families often ask about. This is not a local frequency ranking, and there is no Zimmerman-specific bail schedule — bail is set by the court.

DWI
Minn. Stat. §169A.20; degrees §§169A.24–.27
Degree depends on prior incidents and aggravating factors. Higher degrees can carry conditional-release requirements such as alcohol monitoring.
- Minnesota §169A.20 (opens an external site)
View DWI Bail Bonds Guide
Domestic Assault
Minn. Stat. §609.2242
Can range from misdemeanor to felony. Courts often add no-contact conditions, and posting bail does not remove a court order.
- Minnesota §609.2242 (opens an external site)
View Domestic Assault Guide
Drug Charges
Minn. Stat. Chapter 152
Controlled-substance crimes are graded by substance, amount and circumstances. Release conditions may include testing or treatment terms.
- Minnesota Chapter 152 (opens an external site)
View Drug Charge Guide
Assault
Minn. Stat. §§609.221–.224
First through fifth degree, based on injury, weapons and the person involved. The degree affects how the court approaches bail.
- Minnesota §609.224 (fifth degree) (opens an external site)
View Assault Bail Bonds Guide
Theft
Minn. Stat. §609.52
Classification generally follows the value or type of property. Restitution and no-contact terms can be part of release.
- Minnesota §609.52 (opens an external site)
View Theft Bail Bonds Guide
Burglary
Minn. Stat. §609.582
Four degrees, depending on the type of building, whether it was occupied and whether a weapon or assault was involved.
- Minnesota §609.582 (opens an external site)
View Burglary Bail Bonds Guide

09 · About

About Zimmerman, Minnesota

Zimmerman is a community in northern Sherburne County on U.S. Highway 169, the main route south to Elk River and north to Princeton.
It is known as a gateway to the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge headquarters and the Oak Savanna Learning Center use Zimmerman mailing addresses, though most refuge land lies outside the city limits.
Law enforcement in Zimmerman is provided by the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office under contract with the city. There is no separate Zimmerman police department.
Three local places are easy to mix up: Zimmerman City Hall on Fremont Avenue handles city business, the Sheriff's Zimmerman Public Safety Building is not staffed during business hours, and neither is a jail or a place to post bail.
People held after a Zimmerman arrest are usually taken to the Sherburne County Jail in Elk River, and cases are heard by Sherburne County District Court there — so finding someone and confirming bail generally starts in Elk River.

10 · FAQ