A Self-Help Center is a place where you can find helpful information, services and resources about your legal problem if you are not represented by an attorney. The Self-Help Centers assist people who represent themselves in the Minnesota District Courts.
Self-Help Center workstations are available in all county courthouses except Hennepin. Each workstation has a computer, phone and printer. You may visit the workstation to find legal information, print court forms, access tools to help you complete court forms, and talk with Self-Help staff over the phone.
Some courts have walk-in Self-Help Centers where you can receive help in person. Before visiting a walk-in location:
Visit Help Topics. You may be able to find the information you need without coming to a Center in person.
Arrange for child care. The Self-Help Centers do not have a play area or toys for children. You and other people using the Center will need to be able to focus on legal issues without distraction.
Expect to spend some time on your legal issues, both on your own and at the Self-Help Center. You may not be able to take care of your legal problem in one visit.
The Center is located in the central building on the first level, after security.
Self-Help Center Services available by:
Walk-in Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on a first-come first-served basis based on availability. Note: Based on staffing, hours/days are subject to change. If you are planning to visit the Self-Help Center in person, please call (763) 760-6699 to confirm the Center is open the day you plan to visit.
3rd Wednesday of the Month, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on a first-come first-served basis based on availability. Note: Based on staffing, hours/days are subject to change. If you are planning to visit the Self-Help Center in person, please call (763) 760-6699 to confirm the Center is open the day you plan to visit.
The Hennepin County District Court has two Self-Help Centers that offer services to people who are representing themselves in court. The public may also visit the Hennepin County Law Library to find "do-it-yourself" legal materials and get help with legal research.
Government Center Self-Help Center
Hennepin County Government Center 300 South 6th Street Skyway level – just past A-Tower weapon screening Minneapolis, MN 55487-0421
Isanti County Courthouse (at the Court Administration Window) 555 18th Ave. SW Cambridge, MN 55008
Self-Help Center Services available by:
Walk-in Hours
4th Monday of the Month, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on a first-come first-served basis based on availability. Note: Based on staffing, hours/days are subject to change. If you are planning to visit the Self-Help Center in person, please call (763) 760-6699 to confirm the Center is open the day you plan to visit.
1st Wednesday of the Month, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on a first-come first-served basis based on availability. Note: Based on staffing, hours/days are subject to change. If you are planning to visit the Self-Help Center in person, please call (763) 760-6699 to confirm the Center is open the day you plan to visit.
Pine County Courthouse (at the Court Administration Window) 635 Northridge Drive NW Pine City, MN 55063
Self-Help Center Services available by:
Walk-in Hours
2nd Wednesday of the Month, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on a first-come first-served basis based on availability. Note: Based on staffing, hours/days are subject to change. If you are planning to visit the Self-Help Center in person, please call (763) 760-6699 to confirm the Center is open the day you plan to visit.
15 West Kellogg Boulevard Room 190 St. Paul, MN 55102
651-266-5125
Front Desk Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Paperwork Reviews
The Self-Help Service Center is reviewing forms remotely and in-person. When turning in your paperwork, please let Self-Help staff know what type of review you want, and they will schedule an appointment for you. You can email, mail, or bring in your paperwork. You can mail in or drop off your paperwork at: Ramsey Self-Help Service Center, 15 W. Kellogg Blvd, Room 190, St. Paul, MN 55102. You can email your paperwork to 2ndFamilySHSC@courts.state.mn.us.
Sherburne County Courthouse (at the Court Administration Window) 13880 Business Center Drive NW Elk River, MN 55330
Self-Help Center Services available by:
Walk-in Hours
Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on a first-come first-served basis based on availability. Note: Based on staffing, hours/days are subject to change. If you are planning to visit the Self-Help Center in person, please call (763) 760-6699 to confirm the Center is open the day you plan to visit.
Washington County Courthouse (1st Floor Court Administration Window) 14949 62nd Street North Stillwater, MN 55082
Self-Help Center Services available by:
Walk-in Hours
Thursday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on a first-come first-served basis based on availability. Note: Based on staffing, hours/days are subject to change. If you are planning to visit the Self-Help Center in person, please call (763) 760-6699 to confirm the Center is open the day you plan to visit.
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on a first-come first-served basis based on availability. Note: Based on staffing, hours/days are subject to change. If you are planning to visit the Self-Help Center in person, please call (763) 760-6699 to confirm the Center is open the day you plan to visit.
(Please note that email response time may be 1-2 business days)
Zoom Appointments
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Law Libraries
You may also be able to get help with your legal problem, including help with legal research from a law librarian at the MN State Law Library. Other law libraries also have free or low-cost access to legal research databases for the public.
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Self-Help Centers
A Self-Help Center is a place where you can find helpful information, services and resources about your legal problem if you are not represented by a lawyer.
