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Conciliation Court, also known as Small Claims Court, handles civil cases involving individuals seeking compensation of $7,500 or less. In Conciliation Court, individuals can bring relatively small claims to court without expensive costs, attorneys fees, or complicated legal procedures.
As of July 2008, cases are being scheduled for hearing approximately five months from the date of filing. If you mail your filing, please add an additional two weeks for processing.
Mediation is an option if you wish to settle your dispute in less time. Please see "What is Mediation?" for more information.
Please note that the information on this website is only a general explanation of the legal process in Conciliation Court and is not intended to be legal advice.
SERVICES AND RESOURCES
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Walk-in counter and telephone services are closed to the public on Wednesday afternoons from 1:30-4:30 p.m. All court appearances and trials will continue as scheduled on Wednesday afternoons. (more)
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| FREE LEGAL ADVICE CLINIC (Volunteer Lawyers Network) |
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Volunteer attorneys provide free legal advice on Conciliation Court matters. If you qualify based on low income, you can meet face-to-face with an attorney for 15-20 minutes who will answer your questions and/or refer you to other places for help. You must be screened for financial eligibility to use the clinic. People are helped on a first-come, first-served basis.
Hours:
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on Thursdays
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Location:
Minneapolis City Hall, Room 312, 350 S. 5th St., Minneapolis, MN 55415
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Conciliation Court (Small Claims Court)
612-348-2713 (phone)
Minneapolis City Hall
350 South 5th Street, Rm. #306
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Hours: Mon-Tues and Thurs-Fri (8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.), Wed (8 a.m.-1:30 p.m.), closed legal holidays