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General Information

Office:

  • Handled by appointment or as emergency wait appointments
  • M-F appointments, usually at 8:00am, 9:00am, 10:00am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm (occasional 7:15am and 3:00pm appointments)
  • Appointments may take up to two hours
  • Filing fees may apply in harassment cases
  • Court clerks cannot provide legal advice
  • Petitioner must know the first and last name of the person s/he is filing against
  • Bring addresses to serve respondent
  • Child-friendly waiting area
  • Secure building
  • Spanish and Hmong speaking staff, interpreters available upon request/need
  • Petitioners and Respondents must notify the office of any change of address or phone number
  • Copies can be obtained by submitting the appropriate request form (and payment of fees, if applicable) and/or contacting the Domestic Abuse/Harassment office
  • Violations of orders should be reported to police
  • Addresses provided to the court may remain confidential
  • Domestic Abuse files are confidential until served

Court:

  • Domestic Abuse/Harassment hearings are usually held at the JFJC, courtroom 5A
  • Attorneys are not appointed, however parties may seek representation on their own
  • Advocates may accompany parties as support in Court
  • Court hearing calendars are usually held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
  • AM calendar is generally reserved for initial/motions cases
  • PM calendar is generally reserved for trials
  • Parties need to plan on being in Court the entire morning or afternoon session.
  • Requests to continue a hearing must be made in writing and are subject to approval by Judicial Officer
  • Parties must appear for court hearings, regardless of service
  • Conference rooms available
  • Sheriff deputies are available for court protection
  • Certified mediators may be available at harassment hearings