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State Courts To Resume In-Person Criminal Jury Trials March 15
2/19/2021
In-person criminal jury trials for all case types will resume in all state district courts effective March 15, 2021 under a new statewide order issued by Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie S. Gildea. read more
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
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 To Resume In-Person Criminal Jury Trials March 15

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