Processes court cases filed in Olmsted County and offers other legal services including: - Civil (507)722-7281 - Conciliation (small claims) - Criminal (507)722-7279 - Family (507)722-7333 - Guardian Ad Litem: Appointed by the court, program advocate for the best interests of children in juvenile protection cases and some family court cases. - Jury selection (507)722-7327 - Juvenile (507)722-7279 - Probate (507)722-7277 - Traffic (800)657-3611

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.

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.

- Receives payments of fines to Court System. - Handles traffic violations and fines, including scheduling of misdemeanor traffic appearances - Handles appearances in and summons to District Court. - Keep schedule of District Court settings for trials (both jury and court). - Handles all appearances on felony charges and gross misdemeanor charges. - Answers questions about bail bonds/posting of bail - Handles preparations for the following types of cases: - Conciliation - Appeals - Probate and Juvenile matters - Adoption and Trustee - Civil - Family and Support/Paternity - Public terminal available to check cases. - Maintains files of all court cases in the County. - Credit Cards are accepted (VISA and Mastercard only). - Provides jury duty information. - Provide interpreters for hearing impaired & language needs for courtrooms. - Maintains files for Administrative Law Support cases. - Schedules Tax Court cases for Itasca County. - Provide limited record checks. Requests by public are sent to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension on state level. - Schedule inter-active television appearances for Itasca County. - Refer appointment of Guardian Ad Litems to local coordinator. - Maintain all monies held in minor settlements for Itasca County.

A Guardian Ad Litem provides advocacy for children by gathering information to make recommendations in court regarding their best interests. Most of these cases are related to allegations of child abuse and/or neglect, family violence, or marital dissolution proceedings.

Provides a legal department to represent and protect the Tribe. Provides assistance to the Tribal Council, tribal programs, businesses, and committees, enforcing tribal ordinances, and treaty rights, protecting the Tribe's assets and interest in all legal matters relating to the Tribe. The legal department includes: - Criminal law matter representation through the Regional Native Public Defense - DWI court - Drug court - Guardian ad litem to investigate the interests of children in cases involving child protection, orders for protection, custody, and divorces

- Civil court: (651)413-8131, option 1 - Conciliation/small claims court: (651)413-8131, option 2 - Court records: ?(651) 413-8030, option 6 - Criminal court: (651)413-8133 - Family court: (651)413-8132 -Guardian Ad Litem Program: (651)413-8130 - Juvenile court: (651)413-8132 - Probate court: (651)413-8131 - Traffic court: (651)413-8133 - Jury selection: (651)413-8134 - Public defenders available for criminal cases - Files harassment restraining orders/orders for protection