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RICE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT

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Rice County Courthouse
218 NW Third St
Suite 300
Faribault, MN 55021
Phone: (507) 497-7134
Fax: (507) 332-6199
Contact by Email
Additional Phone Numbers

Court Administrator:
Lisa Kuhlman

Directions

Public parking is available in the lot on the west side of the courthouse, as well as on the street.  

Business Hours:
Mon-Fri 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
 

Rice County Courthouse

The Rice County Courthouse is located in Faribault, MN.

This district court has original jurisdiction in all civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic cases filed in Rice County.

Rice County Orders and Policies

This court is part of the Third Judicial District. For District information, Administrative Orders and District Policies visit the
Third Judicial District Administration

Courthouse History

Judge Biographies

Court Fees

Rice County Website 

Rice County Law Library

Court Calendar

Court calendars reflect scheduled courtroom hearings, but they do not include all matters handled by the court each day.
 
Confidential cases and cases that are not remotely accessible under Minn. R. Pub. Access 8, subd. 2 are not posted in this calendar. If your case does not appear on the calendar, do not assume that your court appearance has been cancelled or rescheduled.
 
The calendar is in searchable PDF format. You can use your computer or mobile device to find your name or the name of an attorney.
 
Rice County Daily Court Calendar
 
Please note:

  • This calendar is posted at 7 p.m. for the next day activities, and updated hourly beginning at 7 a.m.
  • The calendar is displayed on three monitors, one near the Court Administration Office, one on the top floor near the courtrooms and one located on the ground level.
  • If you have any questions about the calendar, please contact the local court administrator’s office.
  • Information in the calendar is subject to the MN Rules of Public Access

Court Hearing Information

  • In-Person Hearings: Hearings are typically held in the courtroom.
  • Remote Hearings: If the hearing you are attending is remote, it will take place via Zoom. Please note that the courtroom may be locked.

What to do if the Hearing is Remote

  • Call (507) 497-7134 or go to the Court Administration Office on the 1st floor for assistance.
  • Court Administration staff will provide you with the necessary Zoom information to join the hearing.
  • Zoom rooms are available at the Courthouse for public use.
  • Staff will also assist you with connecting to the Zoom hearing.