Dakota County District Court

How Do I...?

• Pay Fines Online
• Expunge a Criminal/Traffic Case
• File a motion to Withdraw Guilty Plea and Vacate Conviction (Petty Misdemeanor)
• Get a subpoena
• Get a subpoena for an out of state witness
• Contest a Citation-Schedule a Hearing Officer Appointment
   

What to do if there is a bench warrant for your arrest 

Applying for a Public Defender  

Restitution

Challenging Restitution

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• Learn about Civil Court Actions
• Get Civil Court Forms
• Learn about Conciliation Court (Small Claims Court)
• Get Conciliation Court (Small Claims Court) Forms
• Find other Civil Court Help Topics
   

Civil Motion in District Court

Prior to submitting motion paperwork, a hearing date must be obtained from Dakota County Court Administration. Call (651) 377-7900 for a court date.

Fax Filing Procedures

Except where filing is required by electronic means by rule of court, any document may be filed with the court by facsimile transmission pursuant to Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure 5.05.  Failure to comply with this rule can result in judicial action.

Release of Minor Settlement Funds

To release any funds, either at the age of majority or a partial release prior to age of majority, a motion must be completed and submitted to the county where the case is filed.  After the court receives the motion, it will be submitted to a judge for review.



These rules do not apply to funds held in an annuity. Annuities cannot be withdrawn until majority has been reached.

Forms:

• Motion for Release of Minor Settlement Funds
• Order for Release of Minor Settlement Funds
• Confidential Information Form (Form 11.1)

How do I...? 

• Find Family Court Help Topics
• Get Family Court Forms
• Amend Judgment and Decree
• Find a Custody Evaluators and Parenting Time Expeditors (Roster of Qualified Neutrals)​
• Find Parent Education Classes

Family Motion in District Court 

Prior to submitting motion paperwork, a motion date must be obtained from court administration. To obtain a motion date please call (651) 377-7900.

How do I....?​

• Find Guardianship Help Topics
• Find Conservatorship Help Topics
• Get Guardianship or Conservatorship Forms
• Learn about Power of Attorney and Forms​

Dakota County Juvenile Court is located at the Judicial Center in Hastings. 

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How do I...?

• Learn about Juvenile Delinquency Matters and Juvenile Traffic Matters
• Learn about Child in Need of Protection or Services (CHIPS)

How do I...?

• Learn about Probate, Wills, and Estate Help Topics
• Get Probate Court Forms
• Learn about Mental Health/Civil Commitment Health Topics

Dakota County currently operates Adult Drug Court, DWI Court, Family Dependency Treatment Court, and Juvenile Drug Court.  Dakota County also operates a Veteran’s Court, combined with Carver County.

How do I...?

• Learn about Treatment Courts
• Learn about Dakota County Juvenile Peer Court