Minnesota Judicial Branch
Recent News About Minnesota Judicial Branch
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Minnesota Supreme Court holds oral arguments at local high school to engage students
The Minnesota Supreme Court held oral arguments on May 1, at Highland Park Senior High School, engaging an audience of approximately 850 students. -
Minnesota recognizes May as Treatment Court Month to honor judicial system achievements
The Minnesota Supreme Court has officially declared May as Minnesota Treatment Court Month. -
Minnesota courts introduce eCheck-In for enhanced pre-hearing processes
eCheck-In is now operational across most counties in Minnesota, enabling individuals involved in certain legal cases to check in approximately a week before their hearing. -
Minnesota observes Jury Appreciation Week to highlight civic responsibility
Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson has announced that April 28 to May 2 will be celebrated as Jury Appreciation Week in Minnesota. -
Meeker County Court to offer free weddings at Watercade event
The Meeker County Court is set to offer free weddings during this year's Watercade event. -
Civil legal aid board members appointed in Minnesota
Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson has appointed members to the newly formed State Board of Civil Legal Aid. -
Appeals court holds session in St. Paul for educational demonstration
A panel of three judges from the Minnesota Court of Appeals held oral arguments at Open World Learning Community in St. Paul on April 9, 2025. -
Minnesota hosts Justice Day at State Capitol
The Minnesota Supreme Court and the Minnesota Judicial Council recently hosted Minnesota Justice Day at the State Capitol Courtroom. -
Judges honor Bemidji mock trial team advancing to state competition
Beltrami County District Court judges recently held a special event to recognize the Bemidji High School Mock Trial team's progression to the state-level competition. -
City seeks vendors for Oracle HCM application support
The city has issued a statement of work seeking submissions from approved master service agreement vendors for application configuration and support related to Oracle HCM. -
Rachel Bond joins Minnesota's appellate court
In a formal ceremony at the Landmark Center in St. Paul, Judge Rachel Bond was sworn into the Minnesota Court of Appeals on March 10. -
Minnesota judicial branch reports progress on addressing racial bias
The Minnesota Judicial Branch's Committee for Equality and Justice has released a report outlining over 30 years of efforts to address racial bias in the state's court system. -
Minnesota courts update hearing protocols with new default settings
Minnesota courts are set to implement new default hearing settings starting February 3. -
Minnesota courts offer free Valentine's Day weddings at ten district courts
Couples in Minnesota looking to tie the knot on Valentine's Day will have the opportunity to do so for free, courtesy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch. -
Minnesota courts mandate digital exhibit uploads starting January 2025
The Minnesota Judicial Branch will implement a new digital system for court evidence starting January 1, 2025. -
Minnesota court management association honors judicial branch staff
The Minnesota Association for Court Management has recognized several individuals from the Judicial Branch for their contributions and achievements. -
Judge Wahwassuck and Attorney Nord receive Blaeser Award for child welfare efforts
Judge Korey Wahwassuck and Attorney Judy Nord have been honored with the Hon. -
Judicial leaders honored for pioneering remote hearing model
Second Judicial District Administrator Heather Kendall and Senior Judge Kathryn Messerich have been recognized with the Chief Justice Award. -
Minnesota judicial leaders inducted into Warren E. Burger Society
Minnesota State Court Administrator Jeff Shorba and former Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie Gildea have been inducted into the Warren E. Burger Society by the National Center for State Courts. -
District Judges Foundation seeks proposals for upcoming conference
The District Judges Foundation has announced a request for proposals (RFP) for its upcoming conference.