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Fourth Judicial District

Fourth Judicial District

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Fourth Judicial District

The Fourth Judicial District includes only Hennepin County, which is made up of 45 cities (population: 1.2 million). It is the state's largest trial court with 63 judges, 12 referees, and 582 staff who process approximately 40% of all cases filed in the state. Courtrooms and administration offices are located in six (6) buildings, including four in downtown Minneapolis and two in the suburbs. Everyone who enters courtrooms must pass through weapons screening. The buildings are managed by Hennepin County.

Chief Judge 
Meyer, Kerry W.

Assistant Chief Judge
Kappelhoff, Mark J.

Presiding Judge by Division
Civil Court: Sande, Christian M.
Criminal Court: Caligiuri, Hilary L.
Treatment Courts: Brennan, Amber M.
Family Court: Couri, Theresa
Juvenile Court: Fellman, Todd M.
Probate/Mental Health Court: Dayton Klein, Julia

Directory of All Hennepin Judges & Referees »

Judicial District Administrator
Sara Gonsalves

Deputy District Administrator
Melissa Kantola

Deputy District Administrator
Brandy Martin

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