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Chisago (Tenth District)

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Chisago (Tenth District)

Contact

Office
Chisago County District Court
Chisago County Government Center
313 N Main St, Room 358
Center City, MN 55012
Phone: (651) 213-7010
Juror Reporting Instructions: (651) 213-7011
Fax: (651) 213-8651
 
Any postponement, excusal, or conflict date requests must be made in writing and submitted with the summons questionnaire or to Chisago County Court Administration in person, by mail, or by fax.
 

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Parking

Free parking is available on the south and east sides of the Chisago County Government Center. Accessible parking spaces are available on the east side near the main entrance.

Security Screening

Please do NOT bring any item that could be used as a weapon to the courthouse. Those items will not be allowed in areas beyond screening checkpoints, and illegal weapons will be confiscated. There may be a line at the security checkpoint, so please allow yourself enough time to get to the courthouse.

Reporting Instructions

Jury Service in Chisago County is a term of one month.  Trials are usually set for the first two or three weeks of the month, but may occasionally be set outside of that time.  Normal hours for jurors are 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. but you could be asked to stay beyond 4:30 p.m. if you are participating in a trial and should plan accordingly.

Chisago County utilizes a phone-in system to inform jurors when to report for service.  Prospective jurors are instructed to call the Chisago County Jury Message Line at (651) 213-7011 starting after 6:00 p.m. on the Friday before their first day of service and continuing throughout their term of service. This message will either list when, where, and who needs to report or inform prospective jurors when to call again.

Personal Items and Your Phone

  • Cell phones, tablets, laptops, and other electronic devices are not allowed in the courtroom. It is recommended that these items are left home or in a secured vehicle. If these items are brought into the courthouse, you will be asked to turn them off and they will be collected and kept securely behind the Court Administration counter while you are serving. These items may be retrieved during breaks. A public phone is available if needed and jurors can be notified of emergencies via Court Administration at (651) 213-7010.
  • Magazines and other reading material are allowed.
  • A refrigerator is available in the Jury Assembly room for jurors who wish to bring lunch or snacks.
  • Food, gum, and hats are not allowed inside the courtroom. Jurors may bring beverages with a cover with them into the courtroom.
  • Outerwear coats, hats, and large bags must be left in the Jury Assembly Room.
  • It is recommended that jurors dress in layers as temperatures may vary. Casual dress is acceptable.
  • Please keep in mind that there are security measures similar to airport screening. Do not bring sharp objects such as scissors, corkscrews or knitting needles as they may be confiscated.

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