Minnesota Judicial Branch
Recent News About Minnesota Judicial Branch
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Minnesota Supreme Court holds oral arguments at Rock Ridge High School
The Minnesota Supreme Court recently conducted oral arguments at Rock Ridge High School as part of its outreach initiative aimed at educating students about the state's judicial system. -
Minnesota Supreme Court mandates digital system for electronic exhibit submissions
The Minnesota Supreme Court has mandated the use of the Minnesota Digital Exhibit System (MNDES) for submitting all electronic exhibits, including documents, photographs, audio files, and video files. -
Theodora Gaïtas sworn in as associate justice of Minnesota Supreme Court
The Honorable Theodora Gaïtas has been officially sworn in as an associate justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court. -
Veterans Treatment Court marks five years aiding Minnesota's justice-involved veterans
Minnesota's 3rd Judicial District is set to commemorate the fifth anniversary of its Veterans Treatment Court. -
Theodora Gaïtas to be sworn in as Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice
The Honorable Theodora Gaïtas is set to be formally sworn in as an associate justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court on Monday, September 16. -
Minnesota Supreme Court engages with students through traveling oral arguments
The Minnesota Supreme Court is set to conduct oral arguments at Rock Ridge High School. -
Judges discuss gender equality at Lady Justice event
Three women judges are set to participate in a discussion on gender equality in Minnesota's judicial leadership. -
Steele County appoints Stacy Ashley as new court administrator
Judges in Steele County have appointed Stacy Ashley as the new court administrator for the Steele County Courthouse. -
New Supreme Court council targets child protection improvements
Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson has signed an order to establish the Supreme Court Council on Child Protection and Maltreatment Prevention. -
Jeff Shorba receives Mary McQueen Award for contributions to justice
Minnesota State Court Administrator Jeff Shorba was honored with the Mary McQueen Award for his significant contributions to justice. -
Minnesota Judicial Council adopts new framework for court hearings
The Minnesota Judicial Council has approved a new framework for district court hearings, marking a significant shift in how justice is delivered across the state. -
Ramsey County hosts annual picnic celebrating treatment court participants
All four of Ramsey County's treatment courts are set to host their 13th annual picnic for court participants, families, and sponsors. -
Minnesota courts urged to apply for courthouse safety grants
The Minnesota Supreme Court's Chief Justice continues to endorse a grant program aimed at enhancing the safety and security of courthouses and facilities used for court proceedings. -
Steele Waseca Drug Court celebrates decade-long service with community events
The Steele Waseca Drug Court is set to mark its 10-year anniversary with a ceremony and community events on July 16. -
Judge JaPaul Harris joins Minnesota Court of Appeals after formal investiture
In a ceremony held at the Landmark Center in St. Paul, Judge JaPaul Harris officially joined the Minnesota Court of Appeals. -
Minnesota warns public about jury duty scam targeting residents
A scam targeting Minnesota residents has been identified, where individuals impersonate law enforcement officers and falsely claim there is an arrest warrant due to missed jury duty. -
Minnesota Judicial Branch announces new leadership appointments
The Minnesota Judicial Branch has announced the election results for chief judges and assistant chief judges across six of its ten judicial districts. -
Talent & art show celebrates progress in 6th Judicial District Treatment Courts
St. Louis County Treatment Courts will host a talent and art show on Friday, May 31, at the Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center in Duluth to mark Treatment Court Month. -
Judges and justices join charity cookout at Dorothy Day Place
Minnesota Court of Appeals judges and Supreme Court justices will participate in a charity event at Catholic Charities Dorothy Day Place in St. Paul on Friday, May 24. -
Minnesota courts clear case backlog amid record public satisfaction
The Minnesota Judicial Branch has successfully reduced its major criminal caseload to pre-pandemic levels, coinciding with high public satisfaction ratings.