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.