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Ramsey Civil Division

Conciliation (Small Claims)

Conciliation Court, sometimes called Small Claims Court, was established by Minn. Stat. § 491A.02 to allow citizens to bring their legal claims to court without expensive costs or complicated legal procedures.

The limit for a claim in Conciliation Court is $20,000.00. If you wish to claim more than that you must file your claim with the Civil Division of the Second Judicial District Court.

The Second Judicial District is pleased to offer a legal clinic to assist unrepresented parties prepare and file matters in Conciliation Court.  Volunteer attorneys and law students are available for brief consultation meetings every Tuesday afternoon from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.   For more information, visit the Ramsey County Law Library website.

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Room G25
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25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155

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