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New Judicial Scams Target Minnesotans
6/26/2025Read MoreWe've learned about another text scam involving the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Here's what you need to know.
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Judges, justices serve lunch at annual charity picnic
5/29/2025Read MoreMinnesota Court of Appeals judges and Supreme Court justices joined law clerks and staff from the Minnesota Judicial Center to serve lunch at Catholic Charities Dorothy Day Place in St. Paul.
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Minnesota Supreme Court declares May as Treatment Court Month
05/1/2025Read MoreThe Minnesota Supreme Court has officially proclaimed May as Minnesota Treatment Court Month, recognizing the transformative impact of treatment courts across the state.
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Minnesota Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments At Highland Park Senior High School
5/1/2025Read MoreThe Minnesota Supreme Court held oral arguments in front of roughly 850 students at Highland Park Senior High School on Thursday, May 1.
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eCheck-In Available Statewide
4/30/2025Read MoreeCheck-In is now live for most Minnesota Counties, which means you can check in for your hearing roughly a week in advance using your personal cell phone, pad, or a kiosk in the courthouse.
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See all Help TopicsChild Support
"Child support" is court-ordered payments for the financial support of a child. Under Minnesota law, a child has the right to be financially supported by both parents.
Conciliation Court
Conciliation Court is also known as "small claims" court. General claims of $20,000 or less can be filed in Conciliation Court.
Criminal Expungement
Expungement is the process of going to court to ask a judge to seal a court record.
Divorce
Getting divorced is a lot more complicated than getting married, and it can take several months before your divorce is final.
Domestic Abuse & Harassment
Minnesota has a law called the Domestic Abuse Act, which is found at Minn. Stat. ch. 518B.
Find a Self Help Center
A Self-Help Center is a place where you can find helpful information, services and resources about your legal problem if you are not represented by an attorney.
Going to Court
People go to court for many reasons, and it’s common not to know what to expect. While it can feel overwhelming, here’s some helpful info and tips.
Landlord & Tenant Issues
Landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities come from federal and state laws, local rules, safety codes, contracts, and court decisions.
How Do I...?
eFile in District Court
eFS is a web-based system used to electronically file and serve documents in the Minnesota district courts.
Participate in a Remote Hearing
The Minnesota Judicial Branch is conducting some court hearings remotely.
Represent Myself in Court
A person who goes to court without being represented by a lawyer is called "self-represented" or "pro se." Pro se is a Latin term that means "for oneself."
Access the Supreme Court Calendar
Calendars and case summaries are available each month of the term.
Access the Court of Appeals Calendar
Court of Appeals oral arguments are open to the public.