Minnesota Judicial Branch

Face coverings required in all state court facilities beginning July 13
7/7/2020
Face coverings will be mandatory for anyone in a court facility, including judges and staff, beginning July 13, 2020, according to an order issued today by Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie S. Gildea. The order requires that people wear their own face coverings when they will be doing business in person with a district or appellate court. read more
Each Courthouse to Reopen at Least One Public Service Counter No Later Than June 15
6/3/2020
Following the Judicial Council determination in late May that the Minnesota Judicial Branch is in a new transitional phase, the Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie S. Gildea has issued an order regarding additional in-person access to courthouses and resources. read more
Two Additional Counties Approved for Criminal Jury Trial Pilots
6/15/2020
Scott County and Blue Earth County have been approved by the Minnesota Judicial Council to begin Criminal Jury Trial Pilots. With these two approvals there are now six district courts that are conducing pilots. read more
Late Penalties, Collections Referrals, and Drivers’ License Suspensions Temporarily Stopped to Reduce Courthouse Visits
3/17/2020
The Minnesota Judicial Branch is discouraging the public from making any non-essential visits to court facilities during the outbreak of COVID-19. In an effort to reduce foot-traffic in courthouses, the State Court Administrator has taken temporary administrative actions. read more
Minnesota Supreme Court oral arguments go virtual
4/2/2020
The Minnesota Supreme Court made history on April 1 by holding its first virtual oral arguments ever in a scheduled case. read more

Face coverings required in all state court facilities beginning July 13

Each Courthouse to Reopen at Least One Public Service Counter No Later Than June 15

Two Additional Counties Approved for Criminal Jury Trial Pilots

Late Penalties, Collections Referrals, and Drivers’ License Suspensions Temporarily Stopped to Reduce Courthouse Visits

Minnesota Supreme Court oral arguments go virtual

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