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Access Case Records
Access Case Records Skip to main content Access Case Records Minnesota District (Trial) Court Case Records Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) provides online access to many public Minnesota state district court records and documents. Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) At a Courthouse Each Minnesota district courthouse offers electronic access to statewide public case records through public access terminals. Each district courthouse also offers in-person counter access to locally-stored, public case records in paper form. Courthouse public access terminals provide the most complete access to electronic district court case records. Access Court of Appeals or Supreme Court Case Records The Minnesota Supreme Court and Court of Appeals offer online access to court opinions and case records through the public view of the Minnesota Appellate Courts Case Management System (P-MACS). Search Appellate Court Records Minnesota Appellate Courts OpinionsSupreme Court and Court of Appeals Recent Supreme Court Opinions Recent Court of Appeals Opinions Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Opinion Archive Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Brief Archive Administrative Decisions Technical Support Use the technical support contact form if you are having a technical issue connecting to either the District or Appellate Court Records systems.Please do not use this form to request records.Technical Support » To Top Need help? Need Help? Self-Help Centers Self-Help Centers can help you find helpful information, services, and resources about your legal problem if you are not represented by a lawyer. Self-Help Centers Conciliation Court Virtual Assistant Get Legal Help Find a Lawyer State Law Library Room G25Minnesota Judicial Center25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, MN 55155 mn.gov/law-library
Forms & Instructions
Forms & Instructions Skip to main content Forms & Instructions If you need help accessing the forms due to a disability, please visit the Minnesota Judicial Branch Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodation page. Please go to the Help Topics Homepage to learn more about what forms you may need and find other resources related to many of the topics listed below.Use Minnesota Guide & File to create forms in certain case types. For more information, visit our Guide & File Help Topic. Self-Help Centers Help Topics - A to Z Court Forms Information Court Forms Categories: Adoption Appeals Bankruptcy Child Custody / Parenting Time Child Protection Child Support Civil Commitment Conciliation / Small Claims Court Confidential Information Contempt of Court Criminal Criminal Expungement Divorce / Dissolution Domestic Abuse Family Fee Waiver Firearms Guardianship / Conservatorship Harassment Housing / Landlord-Tenant Judgment Enforcement Juvenile Delinquency Motor Vehicles Name Change Other Parental Notification Paternity Probate Protective Orders Seizures, Forfeitures, and Impoundments Service of Process Spousal Support Subpoena Traffic To Top Need help? Sign up for updates Need Help? Self-Help Centers Self-Help Centers can help you find helpful information, services, and resources about your legal problem if you are not represented by a lawyer. Self-Help Centers Conciliation Court Virtual Assistant Get Legal Help Find a Lawyer State Law Library Room G25Minnesota Judicial Center25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, MN 55155 mn.gov/law-library Conciliation Court Chat Minnesota Conciliation Court (Small Claims Court)AI-Assistance Tool
Find Courts
Find Courts Skip to main content Find Courts District (Trial) Courts District (Trial) Courts Appellate Courts Supreme Court Court of Appeals Clerk of Appellate Courts Other Courts Federal and Tribal Courts U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit U.S. Bankruptcy Court Directory of Minnesota Tribal Courts Executive Branch Courts Minnesota Tax Court Workers Compensation Court of Appeals Office of Administrative Hearings To Top Need help? Need Help? Self-Help Centers Self-Help Centers can help you find helpful information, services, and resources about your legal problem if you are not represented by a lawyer. Self-Help Centers Conciliation Court Virtual Assistant Get Legal Help Find a Lawyer State Law Library Room G25Minnesota Judicial Center25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, MN 55155 mn.gov/law-library
ADA Accommodation
ADA Accommodations Skip to main content Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations The Minnesota Judicial Branch is committed to providing all people with equal access to the courts. To this end, the Judicial Branch strives to make reasonable accommodations for court users with disabilities consistent with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Minnesota State Statute 363A.11. Overview If you have a disability and anticipate needing an accommodation, please complete the ADA Accommodation Request Form. Jurors: If you are a juror and have a disability and anticipate needing an accommodation, please complete the Juror Accommodation Request Form. It is recommended that you submit your completed request form at least 10 business days prior to the date you need your accommodation. All requests for accommodation will be given due consideration and, if necessary, may require an interactive process between the requester and the court to determine the best course of action. If you believe you have been excluded from participating in, or denied benefits of, any court program or activity because of a disability, you may submit an ADA Grievance form to the ADA Coordinator. For more information on the process, please visit the ADA Grievance Procedure link on this page. To Top Need help? Need Help? Self-Help Centers Self-Help Centers can help you find helpful information, services, and resources about your legal problem if you are not represented by a lawyer. Self-Help Centers Conciliation Court Virtual Assistant Get Legal Help Find a Lawyer State Law Library Room G25Minnesota Judicial Center25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, MN 55155 mn.gov/law-library
Forms & Instructions
Forms & Instructions Skip to main content Forms & Instructions If you need help accessing the forms due to a disability, please visit the Minnesota Judicial Branch Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodation page. Please go to the Help Topics Homepage to learn more about what forms you may need and find other resources related to many of the topics listed below.Use Minnesota Guide & File to create forms in certain case types. For more information, visit our Guide & File Help Topic. Self-Help Centers Help Topics - A to Z Court Forms Information Court Forms Categories: Adoption Appeals Bankruptcy Child Custody / Parenting Time Child Protection Child Support Civil Commitment Conciliation / Small Claims Court Confidential Information Contempt of Court Criminal Criminal Expungement Divorce / Dissolution Domestic Abuse Family Fee Waiver Firearms Guardianship / Conservatorship Harassment Housing / Landlord-Tenant Judgment Enforcement Juvenile Delinquency Motor Vehicles Name Change Other Parental Notification Paternity Probate Protective Orders Seizures, Forfeitures, and Impoundments Service of Process Spousal Support Subpoena Traffic To Top Need help? Sign up for updates Need Help? Self-Help Centers Self-Help Centers can help you find helpful information, services, and resources about your legal problem if you are not represented by a lawyer. Self-Help Centers Conciliation Court Virtual Assistant Get Legal Help Find a Lawyer State Law Library Room G25Minnesota Judicial Center25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, MN 55155 mn.gov/law-library Conciliation Court Chat Minnesota Conciliation Court (Small Claims Court)AI-Assistance Tool
File a Case
File A Case Skip to main content File a Case File a Case in District Court Most cases begin in Minnesota’s district courts. District courts are located in each of the state's 87 counties and are divided among 10 judicial districts for administration purposes. File using paper Unless required to use the eFile and eServe (eFS) System as described below, court users can file paper documents and court forms at the courthouse by going to the courthouse or by mailing their filings to the courthouse. You can find the addresses to the courthouses on our Find Courts page. Guide & File Minnesota Guide & File is an electronic tool that helps you create court forms in certain types of cases. In most situations, you can then file your forms electronically (eFile) through Guide & File or print and file on paper. eFiling eFiling is the process of submitting court filings electronically. To use eFiling, you must have completed documents saved as PDF’s on your computer. If you do not yet have completed documents saved on your computer, please review the Help Topics for links to forms and other information about your case type. Attorney, government agencies, or guardians ad litem, are mandatory eFilers and are required to use eFiling to file documents. Filers who have eFiled into a case before must continue to use eFiling to file documents into that case. Follow the link below to: Learn about filing a case in district court Find instructions and eFiling resources Electronically file and serve court documents (for applicable filers) Contact the eFile Support Center eFile a Case in District (Trial) Court File a Case in Supreme Court or Court of Appeals The Minnesota Court of Appeals provides the citizens of Minnesota with prompt and deliberate review of all final decisions of the trial courts, state agencies and local governments. As the error-correcting court, the Court of Appeals handles most appeals, which allows the Minnesota Supreme Court to spend time resolving difficult constitutional and public policy cases. The Minnesota Supreme Court receives cases from the Court of Appeals on petitions for review or accelerated review. In addition, several types of cases bypass the Court of Appeals and go directly to the Supreme Court including appeals of murder cases in the first degree and cases coming from the Tax Court and Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals Help Topics provide information on:Filing an appeal in a civil case; and Filing an appeal in a criminal case. The Clerk of Appellate Courts office receives the case filings for both the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.The Clerk of Appellate Courts provides:Appellate Forms Access to the Minnesota Appellate E-Filing Application (E-MACS), which allows users to electronically file documents with the Clerk of Appellate Courts in cases pending before the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court. Contact information for assistance for self-represented litigants To go directly to E-MACS, please use the button below. Access E-MACS To Top Need help? Need Help? Self-Help Centers Self-Help Centers can help you find helpful information, services, and resources about your legal problem if you are not represented by a lawyer. Self-Help Centers Conciliation Court Virtual Assistant Get Legal Help Find a Lawyer State Law Library Room G25Minnesota Judicial Center25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, MN 55155 mn.gov/law-library
Help Topics
Help Topics The Minnesota Judicial Branch publishes more than 100 Help Topics to help you find court information, forms, and resources. Browse some common help topics below. If you already know which Help Topic you are looking for, you can quickly find it on the list of A-Z Help Topics. Help Topics - A to Z Appellate Courts Minnesota's appellate courts include the Minnesota Supreme Court and the Minnesota Court of Appeals. The Minnesota Court of Appeals handles appeals from the district courts while the Minnesota Supreme Court is the highest court, having final say on matters of state law and procedure. More Information Court Records Learn more about how to access court records and how to make copy requests to Minnesota District Courts. More Information Family In Minnesota, district courts handle family law cases regarding legal issues involving domestic and family relationships, like adoption, divorce, child custody, and child support. More Information Housing In Minnesota, housing cases are usually handled in civil district court. However, Hennepin and Ramsey Counties have special housing courts. All of these courts focus on resolving problems between landlords and tenants fairly and quickly. More Information Language Resources Find court information, resources, and interpreter services for languages other than English. More Information Lawyers and Judges Learn more about how to find a lawyer, legal advice clinics, lawyer and judge regulations, and more. More Information Resources Find resources to help you understand and use the Minnesota court system. More Information Tickets/Citations Learn more about traffic violations and how to contest a citation and or pay a ticket. More Information Hearings Learn more about how court hearings are held in Minnesota. More Information Civil In Minnesota, district courts handle a variety of non-criminal, civil cases. The cases may involve things like contracts, property, personal injury, housing issues, name changes, harassment restraining orders, judgments, and more. More Information Criminal In Minnesota, district courts handle criminal cases brought by prosecutors. These cases involve crimes against people or the public. Crimes are grouped into different levels: felonies, gross misdemeanors, and misdemeanors, each with different maximum penalties. Criminal district courts also handle petty misdemeanors, which are minor offenses and not considered crimes. More Information Filing a Case Learn about how to file a case in district or appellate court in Minnesota. More Information Juvenile In Minnesota, district courts handle juvenile cases where a child under 18 is accused of breaking the law, from curfew violations to serious crimes. These cases follow special rules that are different from adult criminal court. Most hearings are private, unless the child is over 16 and charged with a serious offense. Juvenile court also handles CHIPS (Child in Need of Protection or Services) cases. These involve children who may be abused, neglected, truant, runaway, or otherwise need help. The goal is to keep children safe, either at home or in foster care, and reunite families when possible. More Information Probate & Mental Health In Minnesota, district courts handle probate cases about wills, estates, and trusts. It also helps protect people who may need a guardian or conservator because they are unable to take care of their finances or personal care due to illness or disability. Mental health courts focus on helping adults with serious mental illness get treatment instead of going through the regular criminal court system. More Information Money, Debt & Property Find legal information and resources for money, debt, and property issues like car title problems, forfeiture, impoundment, judgments, and more. More Information Treatment Courts Minnesota has a several treatment courts that focus on specific issues and populations, such as Adult Drug Courts, DWI Courts, Family Dependency Treatment Court, Juvenile Drug Court, Mental Health Court, and Veterans Court. These courts focus on underlying causes and seek alternatives to historical sentencing practices. Treatment Courts Applications Learn more about the systems and applications used by the Minnesota Judicial Branch including: Court statistics and reports; Examiner Resource Application (ERA); Guardian and Conservator Registry; Guide and File; Hearing eReminders; Interpreter Resource Management Application (IRMA); Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO); Minnesota Digital Exhibit System (MNDES); MyMNConservator (MMC); and MyMNGuardian (MMG). More Information To Top Need help? Need Help? Self-Help Centers Self-Help Centers can help you find helpful information, services, and resources about your legal problem if you are not represented by a lawyer. Self-Help Centers Conciliation Court Virtual Assistant Get Legal Help Find a Lawyer State Law Library Room G25Minnesota Judicial Center25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, MN 55155 mn.gov/law-library Conciliation Court Chat Minnesota Conciliation Court (Small Claims Court)AI-Assistance Tool
ADA Accommodation
ADA Accommodations Skip to main content Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations The Minnesota Judicial Branch is committed to providing all people with equal access to the courts. To this end, the Judicial Branch strives to make reasonable accommodations for court users with disabilities consistent with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Minnesota State Statute 363A.11. Overview If you have a disability and anticipate needing an accommodation, please complete the ADA Accommodation Request Form. Jurors: If you are a juror and have a disability and anticipate needing an accommodation, please complete the Juror Accommodation Request Form. It is recommended that you submit your completed request form at least 10 business days prior to the date you need your accommodation. All requests for accommodation will be given due consideration and, if necessary, may require an interactive process between the requester and the court to determine the best course of action. If you believe you have been excluded from participating in, or denied benefits of, any court program or activity because of a disability, you may submit an ADA Grievance form to the ADA Coordinator. For more information on the process, please visit the ADA Grievance Procedure link on this page. To Top Need help? Need Help? Self-Help Centers Self-Help Centers can help you find helpful information, services, and resources about your legal problem if you are not represented by a lawyer. Self-Help Centers Conciliation Court Virtual Assistant Get Legal Help Find a Lawyer State Law Library Room G25Minnesota Judicial Center25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, MN 55155 mn.gov/law-library
Access Case Records
Access Case Records Skip to main content Access Case Records Minnesota District (Trial) Court Case Records Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) provides online access to many public Minnesota state district court records and documents. Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) At a Courthouse Each Minnesota district courthouse offers electronic access to statewide public case records through public access terminals. Each district courthouse also offers in-person counter access to locally-stored, public case records in paper form. Courthouse public access terminals provide the most complete access to electronic district court case records. Access Court of Appeals or Supreme Court Case Records The Minnesota Supreme Court and Court of Appeals offer online access to court opinions and case records through the public view of the Minnesota Appellate Courts Case Management System (P-MACS). Search Appellate Court Records Minnesota Appellate Courts OpinionsSupreme Court and Court of Appeals Recent Supreme Court Opinions Recent Court of Appeals Opinions Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Opinion Archive Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Brief Archive Administrative Decisions Technical Support Use the technical support contact form if you are having a technical issue connecting to either the District or Appellate Court Records systems.Please do not use this form to request records.Technical Support » To Top Need help? Need Help? Self-Help Centers Self-Help Centers can help you find helpful information, services, and resources about your legal problem if you are not represented by a lawyer. Self-Help Centers Conciliation Court Virtual Assistant Get Legal Help Find a Lawyer State Law Library Room G25Minnesota Judicial Center25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, MN 55155 mn.gov/law-library
File a Case
File A Case Skip to main content File a Case File a Case in District Court Most cases begin in Minnesota’s district courts. District courts are located in each of the state's 87 counties and are divided among 10 judicial districts for administration purposes. File using paper Unless required to use the eFile and eServe (eFS) System as described below, court users can file paper documents and court forms at the courthouse by going to the courthouse or by mailing their filings to the courthouse. You can find the addresses to the courthouses on our Find Courts page. Guide & File Minnesota Guide & File is an electronic tool that helps you create court forms in certain types of cases. In most situations, you can then file your forms electronically (eFile) through Guide & File or print and file on paper. eFiling eFiling is the process of submitting court filings electronically. To use eFiling, you must have completed documents saved as PDF’s on your computer. If you do not yet have completed documents saved on your computer, please review the Help Topics for links to forms and other information about your case type. Attorney, government agencies, or guardians ad litem, are mandatory eFilers and are required to use eFiling to file documents. Filers who have eFiled into a case before must continue to use eFiling to file documents into that case. Follow the link below to: Learn about filing a case in district court Find instructions and eFiling resources Electronically file and serve court documents (for applicable filers) Contact the eFile Support Center eFile a Case in District (Trial) Court File a Case in Supreme Court or Court of Appeals The Minnesota Court of Appeals provides the citizens of Minnesota with prompt and deliberate review of all final decisions of the trial courts, state agencies and local governments. As the error-correcting court, the Court of Appeals handles most appeals, which allows the Minnesota Supreme Court to spend time resolving difficult constitutional and public policy cases. The Minnesota Supreme Court receives cases from the Court of Appeals on petitions for review or accelerated review. In addition, several types of cases bypass the Court of Appeals and go directly to the Supreme Court including appeals of murder cases in the first degree and cases coming from the Tax Court and Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals Help Topics provide information on:Filing an appeal in a civil case; and Filing an appeal in a criminal case. The Clerk of Appellate Courts office receives the case filings for both the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.The Clerk of Appellate Courts provides:Appellate Forms Access to the Minnesota Appellate E-Filing Application (E-MACS), which allows users to electronically file documents with the Clerk of Appellate Courts in cases pending before the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court. Contact information for assistance for self-represented litigants To go directly to E-MACS, please use the button below. Access E-MACS To Top Need help? Need Help? Self-Help Centers Self-Help Centers can help you find helpful information, services, and resources about your legal problem if you are not represented by a lawyer. Self-Help Centers Conciliation Court Virtual Assistant Get Legal Help Find a Lawyer State Law Library Room G25Minnesota Judicial Center25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, MN 55155 mn.gov/law-library