Chippewa County District Court cases in Chippewa County, Montevideo, MN
Chippewa County District Court, located in Montevideo, is Minnesota's trial court of general jurisdiction for Chippewa County and is part of the Eighth Judicial District. It hears cases arising within the county, including criminal (felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor, and DWI), civil (contract, tort, small claims/conciliation), family (dissolution, custody, child support, domestic abuse orders), juvenile (delinquency and child protection), probate/guardianship, traffic and parking, and landlord-tenant/evictions. The court processes filings, conducts hearings and trials, issues orders and judgments, and oversees enforcement of court decisions in these matters.
Chippewa County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Chippewa |
| Street Address: | 629 North 11th Street, Suite 9 |
| City: | Montevideo |
| Zip Code: | 56265 |
| Phone: | 320-269-7774 |
| Fax: | 320-269-7733 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/Chippewa.aspx |
| Parking: | Free public parking. |
| Jury Service: | https://www.mncourts.gov/Jurors.aspx#tab03CountyJuryInfo |
| Languages: | English |
| ADA: | Cheryl Eckhardt |
| ADA Phone: | 320-269-7774 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 320-269-7733 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Chippewa County District Court
Chippewa County District Court (Minnesota) serves the public as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. Services include:
- Case filings and records: accepts and processes criminal, civil, family, probate, juvenile, traffic, housing/landlord-tenant, and conciliation (small claims) matters; maintains dockets; collects fees/fines; provides forms and e-filing.
- Protective relief: processes Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders; issues no-contact conditions in criminal cases.
- Court hearings and trials: schedules and conducts arraignments, motions, settlement conferences, bench and jury trials, and sentencings; sets calendars and provides interpreter and ADA accommodations.
- Jury services: manages summons, qualification, orientation, reporting, and juror payment or deferral.
- Compliance and services: handles warrants, probation violations, restitution, and payment plans; facilitates record access and certified copies.