Administration Frequently Asked Questions
Court Hearings and Judicial Staff
When is my court date?How do I contact a judge?
How do I get a transcript of a court proceeding?
How do I contact a court reporter for a transcript?
Can I reserve a conference room or presentation equipment for a hearing I have scheduled?
Can I reserve a conference room if there is no hearing scheduled?
Other Questions
How do I verify that someone is employed by the Court?How do I apply for employment? For an internship?
How do I get a judge to perform my marriage?
How do I get a marriage license?
Do you offer tours of the courthouse?
Is it possible to view a trial?
Court Hearings and Judicial Staff
When is my court date?
You can check online using the case number or the case participant name. If you can't find the case there, individual court offices can help you. For help figuring out who to call, contact us.
How do I contact a judge?
Judges' private lines are not published on this site, but you can call the Court at (651) 266-1999 and ask for the number to the judge's office.
Note: Do not attempt to contact a judge directly about a case he or she is presiding over. Without the presence of the other party. This is called ex-parte communication and is forbidden.
How do I get a transcript of a court proceeding?
You must contact the court reporter directly to order a transcript of your proceedings. If you do not know the name of the court reporter that was at your hearing contact the Court at (651) 266-8302. Please note that the retention schedule for courtroom proceedings notes/recordings is 10 years, which means that transcripts for cases older than 10 years will not be available.
How do I contact a court reporter for a transcript?
Call the Court at (651) 266-8302 and ask for the information. Be prepared to provide the case number, court hearing date and time, and the presiding judge.
You may be directed by the court reporter preparing the transcript to complete a Transcript Request Form.
Can I reserve a conference room or presentation equipment for a hearing I have scheduled?
Yes. Make the arrangements through the office of the judge who will presiding over the hearing. Available technology may vary with the location of the hearing. Consult the Courtroom Technology Resources tab on this page to confirm that what you want is available.
Can I reserve a conference room if there is no hearing scheduled?
No. Conference rooms (and presentation equipment) are specifically meant for hearings and trials, not depositions or private interviews.
How do I verify that someone is employed by Second District Court?How do I get a transcript of a court proceeding?
You must contact the court reporter directly to order a transcript of your proceedings. If you do not know the name of the court reporter that was at your hearing contact the Court at (651) 266-8302. Please note that the retention schedule for courtroom proceedings notes/recordings is 10 years, which means that transcripts for cases older than 10 years will not be available.
How do I contact a court reporter for a transcript?
Call the Court at (651) 266-8302 and ask for the information. Be prepared to provide the case number, court hearing date and time, and the presiding judge.
You may be directed by the court reporter preparing the transcript to complete a Transcript Request Form.
Can I reserve a conference room or presentation equipment for a hearing I have scheduled?
Yes. Make the arrangements through the office of the judge who will presiding over the hearing. Available technology may vary with the location of the hearing. Consult the Courtroom Technology Resources tab on this page to confirm that what you want is available.
Can I reserve a conference room if there is no hearing scheduled?
No. Conference rooms (and presentation equipment) are specifically meant for hearings and trials, not depositions or private interviews.
Other Questions
If you are seeking employment verification for purposes of loan or credit approval, you must have the consent of the individual to do so. Contact Human Resources at (651) 266-9266.
How do I apply for employment? For an internship?
Visit the careers page for more information.
How do I get a judge to perform my marriage?
Consult the Marriage page on this web site. If you want to know a little bit about the judge before you contact him or her, judicial officer biographies are available on the Ramsey County District Court web page, but return to the Marriage page for the correct number to call.
How do I get a marriage license?
Contact the Ramsey County Office of Vital Records. For instructions, visit the Marriage Licenses page of their website or call them directly at (651) 266-1333.
Do you offer tours of the courthouse?
Yes. Specifically, they are offered by Ramsey County. For more information, visit the Courthouse Tours page of the Ramsey County website.
Is it possible to view a trial?
Yes, unless it is closed to the public. If you want to attend a hearing or trial to see how court works, call the general office number for the type of trial you'd like to view (Criminal, Civil, Family, etc.) for advice on what sessions are where and what would best meet your interest. If you know the name of one of the parties, you can check on the Access Case Records page of this website for the time and location of the trial. If you don't have a case in mind, the search feature includes a Calendar search that may help you browse for trials and hearings. Keep in mind that Jury Trials are almost always scheduled for Mondays and that parts of the trial may take place in chambers.