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Watonwan (Fifth District)

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Watonwan (Fifth District)

Contact

Office
Watonwan County Courthouse
710 2nd Ave South (Second Floor Jury Room)
St. James, MN 56081
Phone: (507) 621-6005
Juror Line: (507) 621-6006
 

Directions

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Parking

Ample parking in public lot east of 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

First Day: call jury information line for time to report.

Second and Subsequent Days: will be stated verbally in court.  
 

Personal Items and Your Phone

  • Cell phones are allowed in the jury assembly room. However, if you are called to a courtroom, you must leave your cell phone in the assembly room.

  •  Magazines and other reading material.

  • 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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