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Dakota (First District)

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Dakota (First District)

Contact

Jury Management
Dakota County Justice Center
1560 Hwy 55
Hastings, MN 55033
Phone: (651) 377-7970
Juror Reporting Instructions: (651) 377-7170 
 

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Parking

Ample free parking is available in the surface lot unless otherwise posted.

Security Screening

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

Reporting Instructions

After 5:00 p.m. the Friday before your two-week term starts, please check Dakota County Juror Reporting Information or call the Juror Reporting Information Line.

Personal Items and Your Phone

  • Cell phones are allowed in the jury assembly room. However, if you are called to a courtroom, you must be sure to turn off your cell phone.
  • Magazines and other reading material are permitted.
  • Laptop computers or tablets: There is wireless internet in the jury assembly room and electrical outlets for your use.
  • Do not bring sharp objects such as scissors, corkscrews or knitting needles as they may be confiscated. Please refer to Dakota County Point of Entry Security Screening Information.

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Room G25
Minnesota Judicial Center
25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155

(651) 297-7651

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