For Teachers and Students

Second Judicial District

The Second District Administration Office oversees the general operation of the Ramsey County District Court and handles matters not confined to a particular department, such as budget and accounting, human resources, and maintenance of the computer network.

Effective July 1, 1959, the Minnesota Judicial Branch was divided into 10 judicial districts for administrative purposes, per Minn. Stat. §2.722. Each district is made up of two to 17 counties, with the exception of the Second District (Ramsey County) and the Fourth District (Hennepin County). Each district is managed by a chief judge and an assistant chief judge, assisted by a district administrator.

Second District welcomes the opportunity to provide learning experiences to all schools and their students. For educational opportunities related specifically to the Second Judicial District, contact the Second Judicial District Administration Office at (651) 266-8266, option #7. Additional statewide information is available at For Teachers and Students.

Guided Tours of the Ramsey County City Hall/Courthouse

Ramsey County offers guided and self-guided tours of the building that houses Second District Court as well as Saint Paul City Hall offices. For more information, visit the Courthouse Tours page of the Ramsey County website.

Viewing a Court Hearing or Trial

While it's possible to view hearings that are not specifically closed to the public, there may be space limitations and some content may not be suitable for young people. For more information, refer to the "Is it possible to view a trial?" topic on the Administration FAQ's page.

Second Judicial District