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NOTE: Service counters and phones close to the public at *1:30p on Wednesdays, but hearings and trials continue as scheduled.
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Welcome to the 4th Judicial District of Minnesota

The State of Minnesota has 10 Judicial Districts, with specific counties belonging to each District. The 4th Judicial District serves only Hennepin County, and is the state's largest trial court, receiving nearly 800,000 cases each year. The 62 judges, 12 referees and 549 staff members strive to provide an accessible, fair, courteous, efficient and innovative system of justice. Learn more about courts in Minnesota.

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4th Judicial District Celebrates Law Day 2013
The 4th Judicial District joined justice stakeholders across the country to celebrate Law Day on Wednesday, May 1st. This year’s theme, “Equality for All – Realizing the Dream” marked the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and the 50th Anniversary of the “I Have a Dream” speech.
» Learn more about Law Day 2013.
2012 FVCC

Family Violence Coordinating Council: 2012 Annual Report
The Family Violence Coordinating Council (FVCC) was established by the 4th Judicial District in 2003 to address issues of family violence.
» Read the 2012 Annual Report.
» Learn more about the FVCC.
4th District eCourt Timeline

4th Judicial District Advances to Become an eCourt
This timeline of milestones shows strategic ways that the 4th Judicial District has used technology to provide a more efficient and effective system of justice.

» Learn about the statewide MN Judicial Branch eCourtMN Initiative.
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Cases in the News

State of MN vs. Miland Funding LLC and Midland Credit Mgmt. Inc. - Consent Judgment (12/12/12)

Prairie Seeds Academy vs. Minnesota State High School League - Order Denying Request for Temporary Restraining Order (10/26/12)

Probate Mental Health Court - Brian Erickson re right to vote (10/4/12)

Criminal Court - State of MN vs Amy Senser, Order Denying Defendant's Release on Appeal (9/26/12)

Civil Court - Source Code Challenges in Implied Consent Matters (8/24/12)

Probate Court - In Re: the Estate of Thomas Proehl - Order of Formal Adjudication of Interstacy, Determination of Heirs, and Appointment of Personal Representative (8/1/12)

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Notice

Effective January 2, 2008, walk-in counter and telephone services close to the public at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays to allow court staff to complete necessary case processing, filing and other administrative functions. This change in court hours does NOT affect Hennepin County services (probation, driver's licenses, tax payments, etc.) All court appearances and trials continue as scheduled on Wednesday afternoons. All District Court offices have limited service hours on Wednesday afternoons. Drop boxes for filings or payments by check are available at all locations.

Court users will no longer be able to pay traffic tickets in person, see a hearing officer, request copies of court files or receive information about cases via telephone on Wednesday afternoons at all locations.

Public computers are available for record searches during regular business hours, except for Wednesdays 1:30-4:30 p.m. The court will no longer conduct criminal record checks for the public. Some court records can be viewed online through the MNCIS Public Access (MPA) website. NOTE: Pre-conviction data is only available at courthouse terminals.

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