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Pennington (Ninth District)

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Pennington (Ninth District)

Contact

Pennington County District Court
Pennington County Justice Center
141 Main Avenue South
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Phone: (218) 684-7000
Fax: (218) 681-0907
Juror Reporting Instructions: (218) 684-7008
 

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Parking

Municipal Lot 2, located south of the Postal Office on 121 LaBree Ave, Thief River Falls.
Municipal Lot 3, located at the Floyd B. Olson Park, 201 2nd Street W, Thief River Falls.
Please do not park on Main Street or you may receive a parking ticket since it is reserved for emergency vehicles only.

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 all 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

Please refer to your juror summons for specific reporting instructions.

Personal Items and Your Phone

  • Cell phones are allowed in the jury assembly room. However, you are not allowed to take your cell phone into the courtroom. You will also be required to give your cell phone to the bailiff during juror deliberations.
  • 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.
  • 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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