Guardian Ad Litem Program - Hennepin County Fourth Judicial District Court
590 Park Avenue S, Room 100, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Eligibility
Hennepin County residents or Hennepin County District Court case
Required documents
Any relevant documents that support the appointment
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(612)348-4822
Voice·
Intake Juvenile Court
(612)348-6734
Voice·
Intake Family Court
Interpretation services
Interpreters available; Spanish
Application process
Call; visit website; walk in
Fees
Set by court
Service area
Hennepin County, MN
Other Information
Languages
- Spanish
Application Process
- Walk In
Provides court-appointed special advocates to represent the best interests of children in legal proceedings. Appointed in child protection matters (Juvenile Court) and select family law cases, including child custody, visitation, domestic abuse, and paternity cases. Conducts independent investigations and makes recommendations to the court regarding the child's welfare. Additionally, the program recruits and trains volunteer Guardians ad Litem to support its mission.
Last Assured
09/24/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Hennepin County Fourth Judicial District Court
County court administration