Programs & Services
Domestic Abuse Service Center
The Domestic Abuse Service Center (DASC) serves people who are victims of violence caused by a family or household member. This includes anyone who has been the victim of actual or threatened violence by a person with whom they have had a romantic or sexual relationship, or people who have lived together.Contact:
Domestic Abuse Service Center
Hennepin County Government Center
300 S. 6th Street, Rm. #A-0650 (lower level)
Minneapolis, MN 55487 Map »
Phone: (612) 348-5073
Guardian ad Litem Program
A guardian ad litem is a person appointed by the court to be an advocate for a child who is involved in a court case. A guardian ad litem can be appointed in different kinds of cases, including child abuse and neglect cases filed in Juvenile Court, and divorce or custody cases filed in Family Court. Visit the State of Minnesota Guardian ad Litem Program website to learn more about the role of a guardian ad litem and how to apply as a guardian ad litem.Interpreter Services
The 4th Judicial District provides interpreters for court appearances in Hennepin County courts. If you are involved in a court case and need an interpreter, please contact the Hennepin Court Division where your case is filed to request an interpreter. Learn more about the Court Interpreter Program at the MN Judicial Branch.Contact:
4th District Court Scheduling / Interpreter Office
Hennepin County Government Center
300 South 6th Street, Floor C-8
Minneapolis, MN 55487 Map »
Psychological Services
The Psychological Services Division provides court-ordered forensic psychological evaluations of adults involved in Criminal Court or Family Court custody/visitation cases and juveniles involved in delinquency cases in Hennepin County. Also visit the MN Judicial Branch's Psychological Examiner Services Program page for statewide information.Apply to be an examiner:
The Fourth Judicial District (Hennepin) is seeking psychiatrists and doctoral level licensed psychologists to perform court ordered examinations in the First, Second, Tenth and Fourth Judicial Districts. All professionals who meet the basic qualifications, have experience in conducting forensic evaluations for the court and are interested in applying are encouraged to call: Katheryn Cranbrook, Psy.D., ABPP, at (612) 540-6553.
Contact:
4th District Psychological Services Division
Hennepin County Government Center
300 South 6th Street, C509
Minneapolis, MN 55487 Map »
Phone: (612) 540-6553
Fax: (612) 843-9315