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Ramsey Civil Division

Ramsey Civil Division

The Civil Division includes Conciliation Court, Housing Court, Probate Court, Civil Commitment Court, and offices for Civil Case Filing, and Scheduling (Assignment).

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Civil Filing

15 W Kellogg Blvd, Room 170
St Paul MN 55102
(651) 266-8253
Civil Filing processes all civil court cases, subsequent documents, administrative defaults and orders filed in the Second Judicial District. It also answers queries regarding Condemnation Proceedings

Conciliation Court

15 W Kellogg Blvd, Room 170
St Paul MN 55102
(651) 266-8230
Conciliation Court is sometimes called Small Claims Court and handles claims of $20,000.00 or less. Conciliation Court allows people to bring claims to court in a simple, uncomplicated venue without the need for an attorney.

Civil Commitment Court

402 University Ave E, Suite 100
St Paul MN 55130
(651) 266-2804    
The Civil Commitment Court office processes and maintains petitions for Judicial Commitment filed in Ramsey County. The Civil Commitment Office is located on University Avenue near the Ramsey County Jail/Law Enforcement Center.

Housing Court

15 W Kellogg Blvd, Room 170
St Paul MN 55102
(651) 266-8230
Landlord and tenant issues regarding residential property are handled in Housing Court. These disputes often result in an action for eviction or unlawful detainer. This Court also handles tenant’s actions for rent escrow, unlawful lockout and other tenant remedies. Housing Court ensures housing claims are brought before a single, trained referee. This is to encourage consistent decisions and prompt compliance with Minnesota's housing laws.

Probate Court

15 W Kellogg Blvd, Room 170
St Paul MN 55102
(651) 266-8145    
Probate Court processes Estates, TrustsGuardianships and Conservatorships. Probate Court has jurisdiction over cases concerning the disposition of property belonging to deceased persons, administration of court-supervised trusts, proceedings to create guardianships and conservatorships for minor children, incapacitated or incompetent adults, and civil commitment proceedings. The Probate Office is located on the 1st Floor of the Ramsey County Courthouse.

Civil Assignment

15 W Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul MN 55102
(651) 266-8253 option #5
The Civil Assignment office is responsible for the scheduling of hearings and trials of cases assigned to those judges serving as members of the civil team bench.
 
*Examiner of Titles        
The Examiner of Titles Office is part of the Property Records and Revenue Services Department of Ramsey County. For more information visit the Examiner of Titles on the Ramsey County web site.


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