Provides administrative support for district court as well as the Constitutional office responsible for: - Keeping court records - Recording and distributing fines and fees - Providing other judicial services Courthouse contains a law library for people researching legal issues and a self help work station with a computer providing free access for research and online legal information databases, as well as a direct-dial phone to find court information, print court forms, speak with self help staff

Provides case management for all court cases processed in Wright County District Court including criminal, civil, family, probate, juvenile, traffic, and conciliation courts. Collects all court fees and fines, schedules court appearances, maintains court records, and coordinates jury qualification and selection.

Processes court cases filed in Cottonwood County and offers other legal services, including: - Civil court - Court records - Criminal state trial court - Family court - Jury selection - Juvenile court - Law Library - Order for protection forms - Probate court

Responsibilities of the County Attorney's Office include: - Child custody decrees - Child protection cases - Child support and paternity matters - Conservatorships - County civil matters - Day care and foster care licensing - Family court - Guardianships - Legal representation of Anoka County, its departments, land acquisition, employment issues, liability claims, ordinances, contract negotiations, appeals, expungements and other civil matters - Prosecutes criminal cases - Prosecutes juvenile matters - Restraining and harassment orders; orders for protection

Handles cases filed in Saint Louis County and offers other legal services including: - Civil court - Civil processing services - Court records - Criminal court - Family court - Juvenile court - Probate court - Self-help Center: Available remotely 8:30 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday - Traffic court

Provides county services including: - Assessor - Administrator - Auditor/treasurer - Economic development - Engineer - Land/zoning - Medical examiner - Probation officer - Recorder - Soil and water conservation district - Surveyor

Processes court cases filed in Polk County and offers other legal services, including: - Civil court - Court records - Criminal state trial court - Family court - Juvenile court - Law Library - Order for protection forms - Probate court - Traffic court

Processes unlawful detainers, conciliation court appeals, implied consents and numerous other types of cases. In addition, the Hastings Civil Department handles all major civil lawsuits including cases over $50,000. The Judgment department also dockets judgments, issues writ of executions and files satisfactions of judgments for all Dakota County judgments.

Processes court cases filed in Wadena County and offers other legal services including: - Civil - Conciliation -Criminal - Family -Juvenile -Probate - Traffic Court house contains law library for people researching legal issues.

Provides administrative support for district court and is responsible for keeping court records, recording and distributing fines and fees, and providing other judicial services to the court and citizens. Courthouse contains a law library for people researching legal issues.

Responsibilities of the County Attorney's Office include: - Adult and juvenile probation - Prosecution of felonies, gross, and petty misdemeanors - Third-party involuntary commitments

Protective and Legal Services: - Orders for protection/domestic abuse - Restraining orders for harassment - Issues warrants, subpoenas, and executions on judgments Court and Legal Information: - Landlord/tenant information - Law library - Pro-se forms for self-representation - Information on other legal issues Coordination of Court Activities: - Coordination of public defenders (Public defenders need to be referred from the courts, individuals can not be self-referred.) - Coordinates and schedules court calendars - Coordination of jury selection Fees and Filing: - Collection and receipt of fees, bonds and escrow funds - Notary public - Files Notary Public registration, wills and minister credentials Marriage Ceremonies: - Performs civil marriage ceremonies

Processes court cases filed in Isanti County and other administrative services, including: - Civil court - Conciliation court - Criminal court - Family court including divorce decrees - Handles administrative matters for the court including case filing, scheduling of hearings, entry of judgements, and collection of fees and fines - Handles the jury process including summons and notifying jurors - Juvenile court - Mental health court - Probate court - Traffic court - Workstations including computers, internet access, and printers

Processes unlawful detainers, conciliation court appeals, implied consents and numerous other types of cases. In addition, the Hastings Civil Department handles all major civil lawsuits including cases over $50,000. The Judgment department also dockets judgments, issues writ of executions and files satisfactions of judgments for all Dakota County judgments.

Responsible for filing and disposition of all felony and gross misdemeanor violations issued in Dakota County. Dakota County Northern and Western Service Centers handle gross misdemeanor but not felony violations.

Processes court cases filed in Goodhue County and offer other legal services including: - Civil Court: cases such as lawsuits involving personal injury, property damage, malpractice, employment issues, wrongful death, implied consents, and Tax Court. - Criminal state trial court - Family Court: cases involving families, divorce, domestic abuse actions, harassment, child custody, and paternity - Juvenile Court: cases involving children under the age of 18 - Parking and traffic ticket fine collection office - Probate Court: provides probation for adults convicted of gross misdemeanor offenses and below and all juveniles placed on probation.

Processes court cases filed in Crow Wing County and offers other legal services, including: - Civil court - Court records - Criminal state trial court - Family court - Jury selection - Juvenile court - Law Library - Probate court - Traffic court

- Conciliation court (small claims) - Court forms and brochures - Court records and research - Eviction process - Family law: divorce (marital dissolution), alimony (spousal maintenance), legal separation, child support, visitation, paternity, domestic abuse - Fine and ticket information - Harassment and restraining orders - Jury duty - Orders for protection - Restitution and reparations

Provides the following services: - Assists the public in filing domestic abuse petitions and harassment petitions - Assists the public in filing conciliation court claims - Certifies to judgment searches - Collects and receipts - fees, fines, bonds, and escrow funds - Issues summons, warrants, subpoenas, and executions of judgment - Maintains and disperses restitution funds ordered by the Court in criminal matters for the benefit of the victims - Maintains secure custody of all legal records, cash securities, and court exhibits - Maintains safe custody of trust funds held for minors - Performs marriage ceremonies

Court Administration is the custodian of court records filed in District Court for civil, probate, family, criminal, and juvenile cases. This office will provide assistance to access the necessary and available forms to file an action with the District Court (including for legal name changes). There are two public terminals available for self-represented litigants to access public court records and to print forms needed to file some actions with the District Court. Court Administration will help with procedural processes but cannot give legal advice. This office draws grand jurors and petit jurors.

- Civil - Conciliation Court: (507)357-8256 - Criminal - Adult Court: (507)357-8261 and (507)357-8551 - Criminal - Juvenile Court: (507)357-8256 and (507)357-8551 - Probate/Adoptions: (507)357-8258 - Traffic: (507)357-8259

Processes court cases filed in Lyon County and offers other legal services including: - Civil, criminal, family, juvenile, probate, and traffic cases - Juror information - Law library - Processes court fees and records

Processes court cases filed in Lincoln County and offers other legal services including: - Civil, criminal, family, juvenile, probate, and traffic cases - Juror information - Law library - Processes court fees and records

Provides services to the public, other county offices, and the judiciary including: - Civil case filings - Criminal/traffic - Family/probate - Juvenile - Small claims Also provides: - Collection and disbursement of fines and fees - Court-ordered restitution - Jury selection - Processing and calendaring of court cases - Safeguarding of all court records - Temporary Restraining Order Filing

Court Administration services Resident Judges: John G. Melbye Annie P. Claesson-Huseby Jeanine R. Brand Matti R. Adam