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Freeborn County
Court Administration
411 South Broadway
Albert Lea, MN 56007
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General Information
The Freeborn County Courthouse is located in downtown Albert Lea, at 411 South Broadway. Public parking is available in the lot on the east side of the courthouse, on the street, and in the municipal parking lot northeast of the courthouse.
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The Court Administrator's Office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday, however counter service and phone service are available only between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The county observes the following holidays: New Year's Day; Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; President's Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Day and the day after; Christmas Eve Day; and Christmas Day.
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Freeborn County Court Administration Phone Numbers
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| Traffic, Misdemeanor criminal, Civil, Small Claims, Probate, Jury |
(507) 377-5153 |
| Juvenile, Family, Gross Misdemeanor/Felony, Scheduling |
(507) 377-5153 |
| Court Administrator, Kristine Maiers |
(507) 377-5153 |
| Judge John A. Chesterman |
(507) 377-5153 |
| Judge Steven Schwab |
(507) 377-5153 |
Freeborn County Filing Fees
(effective 7/1/09) |
| Civil |
$316.00 |
| Jury Fee |
$100.00 |
| Conciliation |
$65.00 |
| Conciliation Appeal |
$316.00 |
| Dissolution |
$396.00 |
| Adoption |
$391.00 |
| Other Family |
$366.00 |
| Child Support Motion |
$100.00 |
| Motion - Civil, Family (except child support), Guardianship |
$100.00 |
| Probate |
$316.00 |
| Foreign Judgment/Confessions of Judgment($0.00-$7,500.00) |
$71.00 |
| Foreign Judgment/Confessions of Judgment(more than $7,500.00) |
$316.00 |
| Transcript Judgment |
$40.00 |
| Writs |
$55.00 |
| Deposit of Will |
$27.00 each deposit |
| Copies (uncertified/certified) |
$8.00/$14.00 |
| Freeborn County Fines |
| Speeding 1-10 MPH over posted limit |
$120.00 |
| Speeding 11-14 MPH over posted limit |
$130.00 |
| Speeding 15-19 MPH over posted limit |
$140.00 |
| Speeding 20-25 MPH over posted limit |
$220.00 |
| Speeding 26-30 MPH over posted limit |
$280.00 |
| Speeding 31 MPH & over posted limit |
$380.00 |
| Speeding 32 MPH & over posted limit with Endangerment |
Mandatory Court Appearance |
| Inattentive Driving |
$120.00 |
| Sign and Signal Violation |
$130.00 |
| Turning, Starting, Signaling Violation |
$130.00 |
| Passing and Lane Violation |
$130.00 |
| Failure to Yield Violations EXCEPT Emergency Vehicle |
$130.00 |
| Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle |
$180.00 |
| Expired License Plates |
$110.00 |
| Highway Stopping/Backing/Parking Violation |
$130.00 |
| Open Bottle - Driver |
$180.00 |
| Open Bottle - Passenger |
$180.00 |
| Illegal Consumption |
$180.00 |
| Equipment Violation Except Brakes |
$120.00 |
| Motorcycle, Motor Bike/Scooter Violation |
$130.00 |
| Exhibition Driving/Unreasonable Acceleration |
$120.00 |
| No Driver's License in Possession |
$100.00 |
| Improper Address on Driver's License |
$100.00 |
| Fail to Use Child Restraint |
$130.00 |
| Fail to Use Seatbelt |
$105.00 |
| Small Amount Litter (can or bottle) |
$180.00 |
| Parking |
$22.00 |
| Driving after Suspension |
$280.00 |
| Driving after Revocation |
$280.00 |
| Driving after Cancellation |
$280.00 |
| No proof of Insurance |
$280.00 |
| No Insurance |
$280.00 |
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You must appear in court if:
1. You plead not guilty or guilty with an explanation.
2. Endangerment is checked on your ticket.
Failure to pay, appear, or contact the court on or by the court date given on your ticket may result in driver's license suspension (any state), a warrant being issued and increased fines.
Make checks payable to:
Freeborn County Court Administrator
411 South Broadway
Albert Lea, MN 565007
Phone: (507) 377-5153
Hours: Monday - Friday -- 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
We accept MasterCard or VISA - Call 507-377-5153 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
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Phone Numbers for Other Freeborn County Agencies
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| Court Services |
(507) 377-5137 |
| Department of Corrections |
(507) 379-3416 |
| County Attorney |
(507) 377-5192 |
| Sheriff |
(507) 377-5205 |
| Jail |
(507) 377-5267 |
| Victim Crisis Center |
(507) 377-5460 |
| Public Defender |
(507) 455-5887 |
| Albert Lea City Attorney |
(507) 377-4320 |
| Legal Services |
(507) 377-2831 |