Hennepin County Conciliation Court

Conciliation Court, also known as small claims court, handles civil cases involving money claims of $20,000 or less. Parties can bring relatively small claims to court without expensive costs, attorneys fees, or complicated legal procedures. Mediation is an option if you want to settle your dispute out of court. The information on this website is only a general explanation of the legal process and is not intended to be legal advice.

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The Conciliation Court address is 300 S. 6th Street, Third Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55487.
Effective July 1, 2015, eFiling is mandatory for attorneys, government agencies, and guardians ad litem who file documents in Conciliation Court and all other divisions of the Hennepin County District Court. This requirement is part of recent amendments to the MN General Rules of Practice, enacted by a Minnesota Supreme Court order issued on April 23, 2015. Go to eFile & eServe »
Effective July 1, 2024, the dollar limits in Conciliation Court are: $20,000 for general claims; $4,000 for consumer credit cases; and $20,000 for forfeitures. Read the changes to the law in Minn. Stat. § 491A.01 subd. 3.

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