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Rice (Third District)

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Rice (Third District)

Contact

Office

Rice County Courthouse
218 NW 3rd Street
Faribault, MN 55021
Phone: (507) 497-7134
Juror Reporting Instructions: (507) 497-7158

Directions

Enter the courthouse through the doors on the west side of the building.

Parking

There is a parking lot located on the west side of the courthouse or parking is available on the street around the courthouse.
 

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

Jurors should call the jury information line each weekday during their term after 4:30 p.m. and listen to the recorded message to see if they need to report the following day: (507) 497-7158.

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.

  • 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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