Clay County District Court cases in Clay County, Moorhead, MN
Clay County District Court in Moorhead, Minnesota, is a state district (trial) court within the Minnesota Judicial Branch's Seventh Judicial District. It serves Clay County as the court of general jurisdiction, conducting all state trial-level proceedings and managing case processing, filings, and court services. The court hears criminal matters (felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor, petty misdemeanor), civil cases (including contract/tort disputes and conciliation/small claims), family cases (divorce, custody, child support, domestic abuse orders for protection), juvenile delinquency and child-protection cases, probate and mental health/commitment matters, traffic and parking violations, and eviction/landlord-tenant actions. It also issues warrants and protective orders and oversees pretrial and post-conviction proceedings.
Clay County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Clay |
| Street Address: | 807 11th Street North |
| City: | Moorhead |
| Zip Code: | 56560 |
| Phone: | 218-227-7040 |
| Fax: | 218-233-3119 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/Clay.aspx |
| Parking: | Free public surface lot in front. |
| Jury Service: | https://www.mncourts.gov/Jurors.aspx#tab03CountyJuryInfo |
| Languages: | English |
| ADA: | Renelle Fenno |
| ADA Phone: | 218-299-5065 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 218-299-7307 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Clay County District Court
Clay County District Court serves as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction, providing public access to justice. It:
- Accepts and maintains case filings and records for criminal (felony/misdemeanor), civil (including small claims), family (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile (delinquency/child protection), probate/guardianship, and traffic/ordinance matters.
- Issues and hears protective orders (domestic violence, harassment, stalking) and related emergency relief.
- Schedules and conducts court hearings, pretrial conferences, motions, trials (bench/jury), sentencings, and review hearings; offers remote appearances where allowed.
- Administers jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, deferrals, and juror support.
- Provides payment processing for fines, fees, and restitution; calendars and continuances; forms and self-help resources; interpreter and ADA accommodations; and referrals to mediation or probation/pretrial services as required.
- Offers records searches, certified copies, and sealing/expungement processing consistent with law.