The Minnesota Judicial Branch continues to monitor the most current statements and recommendations regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Minnesota. Learn more »

Physical Access Limited, Access to Justice Maintained
3/20/2020
After careful consideration and consultation, the Judicial Council has recommended further restrictions for in-person courthouse access. In response, Chief Justice Lorie S. Gildea has issued a statewide order, ADM20-8001 Continuing Operations of the Courts of the State of Minnesota Under a Statewide Peacetime Declaration of Emergency. read more
Late Penalties, Collections Referrals, and Drivers’ License Suspensions Temporarily Stopped to Reduce Courthouse Visits
3/17/2020
The Minnesota Judicial Branch is discouraging the public from making any non-essential visits to court facilities during the outbreak of COVID-19. In an effort to reduce foot-traffic in courthouses, the State Court Administrator has taken temporary administrative actions. read more
Many digital tools for litigants still available while court services limited
3/27/2020
Last week, the Minnesota Judicial Branch announced that access to courthouses and in-person court services will be limited in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While access to courthouses will be limited until at least April 22, 2020, many services and online tools are available for the public to get their questions answered and complete documents for their cases. read more
The Minnesota Judicial Branch has unveiled a new interactive video for potential job applicants
1/16/2020
The Minnesota Judicial Branch has unveiled a new interactive video designed to provide potential job applicants with more information about Working for the Minnesota Judicial Branch. read more
Minnesota Supreme Court oral arguments go virtual
4/2/2020
The Minnesota Supreme Court made history on April 1 by holding its first virtual oral arguments ever in a scheduled case. read more

Physical Access Limited, Access to Justice Maintained

Late Penalties, Collections Referrals, and Drivers’ License Suspensions Temporarily Stopped to Reduce Courthouse Visits

Many digital tools for litigants still available while court services limited

The Minnesota Judicial Branch has unveiled a new interactive video for potential job applicants

Minnesota Supreme Court oral arguments go virtual

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