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Self-Help Centers (4th Dist.)

For self-represented people (pro se) with court cases in Hennepin County, the court provides walk-in services at two Self-Help Center locations. Services are also available at Conciliation Court, Housing Court, and the Domestic Abuse Service Center. The public may also visit the Hennepin County Law Library to find "do-it-yourself" legal materials and get help with legal research.

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Walk-in Services at the Hennepin District Court

• Forms and written instructions (some fees may apply)
• Videos on how to represent yourself in court
• Online tools for filling out forms
• Brief legal advice from volunteer attorneys
• One-on-one help about court procedures
• One-on-one review of court forms
• Referrals to community resources and legal services
• Staff speak Spanish, Somali, and French

Hours & Locations

Self-Help Center Hennepin County Govt. Center 300 South 6th Street Public Service Level (skyway) Minneapolis, MN 55487-0421 [map]		(612)348-9399 Hours: 8:00a-3:30p Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. Closed Legal Holidays NOTICE: This Self-Help Center is now closed on Wednesdays.
Self-Help Center (Family Court) Family Justice Center 110 South 4th Street 1st Floor Minneapolis, MN 55401 [map]		(612)596-8519 Hours: 8:00a-3:30p Monday - Friday Closed Legal Holidays NOTICE: This Family Self-Help Center closes at 1:30p on Wednesdays.
Divorce, custody, child support, and other family law matters at this location.
NOTE: Self-Help Centers do not assist with domestic abuse and harassment cases. Click Domestic Abuse Services Center to get help with those types of cases.

TIPS for Using the Self-Help Center

Please make arrangements for child care. The Self-Help Center does not have a play area or toys for children. You will need to be able to focus on your legal issues without distractions.

Be prepared to spend the necessary time at the Self-Help Center. You may spend several hours at the Center and return several times during your case.

Bring your checkbook or cash. Walk-in services are free at the Self-Help Center, but there may be a fee for certain things in your case, for example: criminal history printouts, subpoenas, forms, and filing.

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