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Swift (Eighth District)

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Swift (Eighth District)

Contact

Office
Swift County Courthouse
301 14th St North Suite 6
Juror Room Lower Level of Courthouse
Benson, MN 56215
Phone: (320) 843-2744
Juror Reporting Instructions: (320) 843-2744 
 

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Parking

A free parking lot and street parking is available.

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

First Day: please report to the jury room located on in the basement level of court administration. A jury bailiff will greet you and gather your information.
Second and Subsequent Days: the judge will instruct you on were to report and what time to report on any subsequent days.
 

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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