New Limitations at Court Facilities
Per an
order from Chief Justice Lorie S. Gildea, the Minnesota Judicial Branch is limiting in-person activities in court facilities in response to increased COVID-19 infection rates in Minnesota:
- Jury Trials: Jury trials in progress will continue until complete. No new jury trials will begin prior to February 1, 2021. Exceptions may be granted for in-person proceedings under limited circumstances.
- Remote Hearings: All hearings will be conducted remotely. Exceptions may be granted for in-person proceedings under limited circumstances.
- Public Access: At least one counter service window must be open during normal business hours. Services may be provided remotely or by appointment only. See below for current information on public access to our court facilities.
- Self-Help Center services are available by phone and email.
Public Access to Steele Court Facilities
Public service counters and public access terminals (courthouse terminals) are available Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Other County-Specific Information
- If you have a court case scheduled in Steele County District Court, call (507) 686-7012 to determine if your case will be heard or scheduled to a future date. You may also contact the court by email and use the dropdown menu to select the appropriate county.
Contact Us
If you have questions about a case filed in Steele County, you may contact us by phone or email: