First District Order Regarding Possession of Firearms on Court Property, Effective July 1, 2021
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eFiling and eService
The Minnesota Judicial Branch has taken a historic step into the future with the decision to move state courts from a framework of paper files to an electronic information environment. This initiative will result in significant benefits for judges, court employees, attorneys, and most importantly, the hundreds of thousands of people served each year.
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Nomad Multimedia Podiums Now Available at the Dakota County Judicial Center in Hastings
Dakota County District Court now has two Nomad Multimedia Podiums available at the Hastings Judicial Center. These podiums are a self-contained, all inclusive presentation system allowing the user to present virtually any type of media. The podium has a DVD/VCR player, a sound reinforcement system, a Document Camera, and HDMI or VGA connections for a laptop computer. You can contact the District Court to reserve one of the podiums for your hearing.
User Guide for Nomad LT Multimedia Podium
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Expedited Civil Litigation Track Pilot Project
The Minnesota Supreme Court has authorized an Expedited Civil Litigation Track Pilot Project, effective July 1, 2013, for the district courts in Dakota County and the city of Duluth.
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Dakota County Continuance Policy, Effective May 23, 2013
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Continuance Request Form
First District Policy for Electronic Devices in Court Facilities, Effective July 1, 2021
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First District Order Regarding Restitution Determination on Probation to the Court Cases
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