Carver County District Court cases in Carver County, Chaska, MN
Carver County District Court, located at the Carver County Justice Center in Chaska, is Minnesota's state trial court of general jurisdiction for Carver County within the First Judicial District. It handles all initial filings, motions, trials, and sentencing or final orders for cases arising in the county. Common case types include criminal (felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor), civil (contract, personal injury, evictions/landlord-tenant), family (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile (delinquency and child protection), probate and mental health, traffic and parking offenses, and conciliation court (small claims). The court also issues protective orders and manages search and arrest warrant applications within its jurisdiction.
Carver County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Carver |
| Street Address: | 604 East 4th Street |
| City: | Chaska |
| Zip Code: | 55318 |
| Phone: | 952-361-1420 |
| Fax: | 952-361-1491 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/Carver.aspx |
| Parking: | Ample free parking in the surface lot or on street unless otherwise posted. |
| Jury Service: | https://www.mncourts.gov/Jurors.aspx#tab03CountyJuryInfo |
| Languages: | English |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Carver-County-District-Court/135136950357464 |
| ADA: | Mary Dalbec |
| ADA Phone: | 952-361-1424 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 952-361-1491 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Carver County District Court
- Accepts and processes case filings: criminal, traffic, civil, conciliation (small claims), family (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile, probate/guardianship, and housing/eviction.
- Issues protective orders, including Orders for Protection (domestic abuse) and Harassment Restraining Orders.
- Schedules and conducts hearings, conferences, and trials; publishes calendars; provides remote-hearing instructions when ordered.
- Administers jury services: summons and qualification, reporting, orientation, deferrals, and juror payments.
- Provides access to court records and certified copies consistent with privacy rules.
- Offers court forms, self-help resources, interpreter services, and ADA accommodations.
- Collects fines and fees; accepts citation payments and payment plans.
- Supports eFiling/eService for attorneys and self-represented litigants and offers public access terminals.
These services enable the public to file and resolve cases, obtain protective relief, fulfill jury duties, attend court proceedings, and access court information efficiently.