Minnesota Judicial Branch

State Courts Limit In-Person Activities in Court Facilities for 60 Days
11/20/2020
Citing the increase in COVID-19 infection rates across Minnesota, Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie S. Gildea today issued a statewide order limiting in-person activity in courthouses. The order goes is into effect November 30, 2020 and will remain in effect through January 31, 2021. read more
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
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. 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

State Courts Limit In-Person Activity in Court Facilities Due to COVID-19 Spike.