Becker County District Court cases in Becker County, Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County District Court in Detroit Lakes is a Minnesota state district (trial) court within the Ninth Judicial District. It is the county's court of general jurisdiction, handling most state matters arising in Becker County from initial filing through disposition. The court conducts arraignments, motion hearings, trials (jury and court), and issues warrants and protective orders. Common case types include criminal (felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor), civil, family (dissolution, custody, child support), juvenile delinquency and child protection, probate and guardianship, traffic and petty offenses, housing/evictions, orders for protection and harassment cases, and small claims processed in Conciliation Court.
Becker County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Becker |
| Street Address: | 913 Lake Avenue |
| City: | Detroit Lakes |
| Zip Code: | 56501 |
| Phone: | 218-846-5040 |
| Fax: | 218-847-7620 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/Becker.aspx |
| Parking: | Free on-street parking. |
| Jury Service: | https://www.mncourts.gov/Jurors.aspx#tab03CountyJuryInfo |
| Languages: | English |
| ADA: | Sandra Nelson |
| ADA Phone: | 218-846-7305 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 218-847-7620 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Becker County District Court
Becker County District Court serves the public as Minnesota's trial court by:
- Case intake/filing and records: accepts and manages filings (including eFiling/eService), maintains case records, provides copies/certifications, and collects fines/fees.
- Case types: criminal (felonies, misdemeanors, traffic), civil (contracts, torts), conciliation/small claims, housing/evictions, family (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile (delinquency, child protection), probate/guardianship/conservatorship, and mental health/commitments.
- Court hearings and trials: schedules and conducts arraignments, motion hearings, settlement conferences, jury and court trials, and remote appearances when authorized.
- Protective orders: processes and issues Orders for Protection (domestic abuse) and Harassment Restraining Orders.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, reporting, and juror payment.
- Public services: self-help resources and forms, interpreter and ADA accommodations, and problem-solving/treatment court referrals where available.