Minnesota Judicial Branch
Recent News About Minnesota Judicial Branch
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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. -
Minnesota Court of Appeals to hold hearings in New Ulm and Rochester
Three-judge panels from the Minnesota Court of Appeals are set to hear oral arguments in New Ulm and Rochester on Thursday, May 2. -
Minnesota Court of Appeals holds session at Central High School
A panel of judges from the Minnesota Court of Appeals conducted a session at Central High School in St. Paul on April 24. -
Minnesota Supreme Court takes oral arguments program to Mora High School
The Minnesota Supreme Court is set to hold oral arguments at Mora High School on May 8. -
St. Louis County Veterans Treatment Court marks decade of service
The St. Louis County Veterans Treatment Court is set to celebrate its 10-year anniversary on April 22 at the St. Louis County Courthouse in Duluth. -
Itasca County celebrates wellness court graduation ceremony
The Itasca County Courts are set to honor the latest graduates of their Wellness Program on April 12 at 10 a.m. at the Itasca County Courthouse in Grand Rapids. -
Minnesota Judicial Branch seeks public input for FY26-27 strategic planning
The Minnesota Judicial Branch is currently in the process of developing its strategic plan for fiscal years 2026-2027. -
Ramsey County Veterans Treatment Court marks decade with graduation ceremony
The Ramsey County Veterans Treatment Court is marking its 10-year anniversary with a graduation ceremony at the Ramsey County Courthouse on Friday, Feb. 23.