Minnesota Judicial Branch

New Court Rules targeting non-public information in court filings effective January 1, 2021
12/23/2020
A series of important amendments to the Minnesota Rules of Court will take effect on January 1, 2021. To address common errors in court filings, the amendments provide clarity, reduce complexity and emphasize that anyone who files court documents is responsible for removing restricted identifiers and other non-public information. read more
State Courts Limit In-Person Activities in Court Facilities for 60 Days
11/20/2020
Citing the increase in COVID-19 infection rates across Minnesota, Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie S. Gildea today issued a statewide order limiting in-person activity in courthouses. The order goes is into effect November 30, 2020 and will remain in effect through January 31, 2021. read more
Face coverings required in all state court facilities beginning July 13
7/7/2020
Face coverings will be mandatory for anyone in a court facility, including judges and staff, beginning July 13, 2020, according to an order issued today by Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie S. Gildea. The order requires that people wear their own face coverings when they will be doing business in person with a district or appellate court. read more
Supreme Court authorizes two-year pilot to expand role of legal paraprofessionals
10/8/2020
The Minnesota Supreme Court has adopted Court Rule amendments authorizing the Legal Paraprofessional Pilot Project, effective March 1, 2021. read more

State Courts Limit In-Person Activity in Court Facilities Due to COVID-19 Spike.

New Court Rules targeting non-public information in court filings effective January 1, 2021

State Courts Limit In-Person Activities in Court Facilities for 60 Days

Face coverings required in all state court facilities beginning July 13

Supreme Court authorizes two-year pilot to expand role of legal paraprofessionals

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