News Item The Honorable Sarah E. Hennesy Elected as Seventh Judicial District Chief Judge Posted: Thursday, September 30, 2021 The Honorable Michael D. Fritz Elected to Serve as Assistant Chief Judge The Honorable Sarah E. Hennesy was elected to serve a …
News Item Special Redistricting Panel Issues Scheduling Order, Announces Public Hearings Posted: Tuesday, September 14, 2021 The Special Redistricting Panel appointed by Chief Justice Lorie S. Gildea has issued a third scheduling order. The order sets …
News Item Rental Assistance is Available: Public Service Announcement for Tenants and Landlords Posted: Friday, September 10, 2021 An unprecedented amount of rental assistance is available to help those who are struggling to pay rent and utilities; and in …
News Item Chips Parent Attorney Qualification Standards Repealed Posted: Thursday, August 19, 2021 The Minnesota Judicial Branch today shared information on how a new law passed by the Minnesota Legislature during the 2021 special session will affect …
News Item State Courts Modify Face Covering Guidance to Authorize Local Decision-Making Posted: Friday, July 30, 2021 District court judges may require face masks in courtrooms and public spaces in court facilities The Minnesota Judicial Branch today …
News Item Jeff Shorba, Minnesota State Court Administrator, to lead two national court organizations Posted: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Minnesota State Court Administrator Jeff Shorba has been named president of the Conference of State Court Administrators ( …
News Item MN Supreme Court Justices McKeig, Thissen Recognized with Awards Posted: Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice Anne K. McKeig and Associate Justice Paul C. Thissen were both recognized with awards in June 2021. …
News Item Courts Preparing for Change in How Child Welfare Services are Provided in Minnesota Posted: Tuesday, June 29, 2021 The Minnesota Judicial Branch and the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) are preparing for a change in the way child …
News Item Redistricting Panel Appointed Posted: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Chief Justice Lorie Gildea has appointed a panel of five judges to hear cases related to legislative and congressional redistricting based on the 2020 Census. Order Appointing the …
News Item STATE COURTS LIFT FACE COVERING REQUIREMENT EFFECTIVE JULY 6, 2021 Posted: Tuesday, June 29, 2021 The Minnesota Judicial Branch today announced that face coverings will no longer be required in court facilities effective July 6, 2021. “As the …
News Item Chief Justice delivers 2021 State of the Judiciary address Posted: Thursday, June 24, 2021 Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie S. Gildea has delivered the annual State of the Judiciary address. The speech was delivered to viewers on …
News Item Minnesota Supreme Court Orders Evaluation of Audio and Video Coverage of Criminal Proceedings Posted: Thursday, June 24, 2021 The Minnesota Supreme Court has issued an order directing the Advisory Committee on the Rules of Criminal Procedure to …
News Item Mueske Appointed as District Administrator of Seventh and Eighth Judicial Districts Posted: Thursday, June 24, 2021 The Minnesota Judicial Council has approved the appointment of Debra Mueske as the District Administrator of the Seventh and …
News Item Dakota County Earns National Achievement Award For Family Dependency Treatment Court Posted: Thursday, June 3, 2021 The Dakota County Family Dependency Treatment Court has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of …
News Item State Courts Ramp up In-Person Court Proceedings Posted: Tuesday, May 25, 2021 The Minnesota Judicial Branch today announced the next steps in a deliberate, gradual return to more in-person court proceedings and modifications to its COVID-19 …
News Item New Emergency Rental Assistance Program Available To Tenants And Landlords Posted: Tuesday, May 4, 2021 Emergency rental assistance is available to Minnesotans struggling to pay their rent and utility bills because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The …
News Item Minnesota Judicial Branch Expands Payment Options for Court-Ordered Fines and Fees Posted: Tuesday, April 6, 2021 The Minnesota Judicial Branch is making it easier and more convenient for more people to make payments on their court-ordered fines …
News Item In-Person Criminal Jury Trials Resume, Limited Access to Court Facilities Continues Posted: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 In-person criminal jury trials for all case types have resumed in all state district courts, but limited access to court …
News Item Minnesota Judicial Branch launches Minnesota Court Records Online Posted: Wednesday, March 17, 2021 The Minnesota Judicial Branch now provides online access to many Minnesota district (trial) court public documents. Minnesota Court Records Online …
News Item Legal Paraprofessional Pilot Project Launches Posted: Monday, March 1, 2021 The Legal Paraprofessional Pilot Project launches March 1, 2021, when the Court-appointed Standing Committee begins accepting applications from legal paraprofessionals …
