Brown County District Court cases in Brown County, New Ulm, MN
Brown County District Court in New Ulm, Minnesota, is a Minnesota District Court (general-jurisdiction trial court) within the Fifth Judicial District. It serves as the county's trial-level court for most case types, including criminal (felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor), traffic and petty offenses; civil actions (including landlord-tenant/evictions and conciliation/small claims); family matters (divorce, custody, child support); juvenile delinquency and child protection; probate and guardianship; and orders for protection and harassment restraining orders. The court issues warrants, sets bail, conducts arraignments, motion hearings, trials, and sentencing, and manages jury and court trials. It also hears mental health commitment and name-change petitions.
Brown County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Brown |
| Street Address: | 14 South State Street |
| City: | New Ulm |
| Zip Code: | 56073 |
| Phone: | 507-441-7020 |
| Fax: | 507-359-9562 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/Brown.aspx |
| Parking: | Free surface lot and on-street parking available. |
| Jury Service: | https://www.mncourts.gov/Jurors.aspx#tab03CountyJuryInfo |
| Languages: | English |
| ADA: | Carol Weikle |
| ADA Phone: | 507-233-6840 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 507-359-9562 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Brown County District Court
Brown County District Court is the county's trial court for criminal, civil, family, juvenile, probate, and traffic matters. Core public services:
- Case filings: criminal complaints and citations; civil lawsuits; small claims/evictions; probate and guardianship; divorce/parenting; juvenile delinquency and protection.
- Protective orders: intake and issuance of domestic violence orders for protection and harassment restraining orders.
- Court hearings: scheduling and conducting arraignments, motion hearings, settlement conferences, trials (bench and jury), and sentencings; maintaining calendars and courtroom support.
- Jury services: juror qualification, summons and reporting, orientation, hardship/deferral requests, and compensation.
- Records and payments: public access to case records and dockets; acceptance of fines, fees, and restitution.
- Public assistance: self-help resources, standardized forms, filing guidance, interpreters, and ADA accommodations.
The court's role is to provide accessible forums for resolving disputes, protecting safety through lawful orders, and administering justice efficiently and impartially.