Juvenile and Family Justice Center
25 West 7th St. #B134
St. Paul, MN 55102
(651) 266-5115
Juvenile Court handles any Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Traffic Offender matters in Ramsey County.
How do I resolve a Juvenile Court traffic offense?
If the case has been referred to Juvenile Court, a notice will be mailed to the address on the citation. The notice will tell you if the offense if payable or court-required. This process can take 6-8 weeks. Please note that the 21 day deadline mentioned on the citation does not apply to a case processed through Juvenile Court. If you do not receive a notice or if the addess on the citation is incorrect, contact the Juvenile Court at (651) 266-5115.
How does a parent hear that charges have been filed?
If a juvenile is in custody, the Juvenile Detention Center staff makes every effort to contact the custodial parents immediately.
If the juvenile was not taken into custody, the court sends a notice to both the parent and child at the address provided on the petition.
My child has been arrested. Where is he/she?
In Ramsey County, juveniles are held at the Juvenile Detention Center at the Juvenile and Family Court Justice Center at the address above.
Please visit the Ramsey County Juvenile Detention Center web page for more information about:
- How to visit your child when he or she is in custody
- How to get your child released
- And other questions
Where will the case be heard?
Refer to your Notice of Hearing.
If your hearing is to be held remotely by Zoom, refer to the Zoom instructions contained in your Notice of Hearing.
- Technology is available at the Ramsey County Juvenile and Family Justice Center to participate in your remote hearing.
If your hearing is to be held in-person, the hearing is typically held at the Ramsey County Juvenile and Family Justice Center.
Ramsey County Juvenile and Family Justice Center
25 West 7th St.
St. Paul, MN 55102
(651) 266-5115
Subsequent hearings may be held in the county where the child lives.
What is my next court date?
Juvenile matters are not published on the internet. Call the Juvenile Court office at (651) 266-5115. Please have any paperwork with you when you call.
Can I change the court date?
Yes, in certain circumstances. The answer will depend on the level of offense, whether continuances have been granted to you before, and the type of hearing. Call the Juvenile Court at (651) 266-5115 to see if this is possible. Call as soon as possible. Same-day continuances are not commonly granted.
What do I do if there is a warrant for my arrest?
Turn yourself into local law enforcement.
You may call Juvenile Court office at the number above to request a hearing to quash the warrant. Note: the warrant remains active until you appear at the court hearing.
