Overview
Working under the direction of the Judicial Council, the State Court Administrator's Office (SCAO) provides leadership and direction for the effective operations of the Minnesota Judicial Branch as well as central administrative infrastructure services.
Administrator's Office includes finance, human resources, technology, court services support, research and development, public information, education and organizational development, legal counsel, and intergovernmental relations. The State Court Administrator plans for statewide Judicial Branch needs, develops and promotes statewide administrative practices and procedures, oversees the operation of statewide court programs and strategic initiatives, and serves as a liaison with other branches of government.
Throughout the Judicial Branch, innovative business techniques and new procedures are constantly under evaluation for possible introduction at all levels in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness and to make courts more accessible to the citizens of Minnesota.
Dawn Torgerson serves as Deputy State Court Administrator for the Minnesota Judicial Branch. She oversees the divisions of finance, human resources and development, court services, and strategy, performance, and projects. She is also responsible for oversight of staff in the areas of internal audit, emergency management, and facilities management for the Minnesota Judicial Center. Ms. Torgerson also serves as a member of the Minnesota Judicial Council, which is the administrative policy-making body for the Judicial Branch.