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
Late penalties, drivers’ licenses suspensions, and collections referrals will resume
9/29/2020
Late penalties and drivers’ license suspensions for unresolved citations and collections referrals for past-due payment are set to resume under an administrative order issued by the State Court Administrator. The automated processes were temporarily suspended in March because of COVID-19. 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
Supreme Court authorizes two-year pilot to expand role of legal paraprofessionals
10/8/2020
The Minnesota Supreme Court has adopted Court Rule amendments authorizing the Legal Paraprofessional Pilot Project, effective March 1, 2021. Legal paraprofessionals, under the supervision of a Minnesota attorney, will be permitted to provide legal advice and, in some cases, represent a client in court in two legal areas: landlord-tenant disputes and certain family law disputes. 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

Late penalties, drivers’ licenses suspensions, and collections referrals will resume

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

Supreme Court authorizes two-year pilot to expand role of legal paraprofessionals

Minnesota Supreme Court oral arguments go virtual

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