Dakota County District Court cases in Dakota County, Hastings, MN
Dakota County District Court in Hastings, Minnesota, is a state district (trial) court within Minnesota's First Judicial District, exercising general jurisdiction over matters arising in Dakota County. It conducts arraignments, hearings, and jury and non-jury trials, and issues orders and warrants. Common case types include criminal (felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor), civil actions, family law (dissolution, custody, child support, domestic abuse orders), juvenile delinquency and child protection, probate and guardianship, mental health/commitment, traffic and parking offenses, and conciliation (small claims). Cases are processed under Minnesota court rules, with appeals taken to the Minnesota Court of Appeals as provided by law.
Dakota County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Dakota |
| Street Address: | 1560 Highway 55 |
| City: | Hastings |
| Zip Code: | 55033 |
| Phone: | 651-438-8100 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/Dakota.aspx |
| Directions: | From the west: 1. Take County Road 42 east to Highway 55. 2. Take a right eight miles to General Sieben Drive (stoplight intersection). The Government Center complex is on your left. From the north: 1. Take Highway 494 to Highway 61 south. 2. Continue south to Highway 55 (stoplight intersection). 3. Take a right (west) about 3 miles to General Sieben Drive. The Government Center complex is on the right. From St. Paul 1. Take Highway 52 south to Highway 55 east. 2. Continue east on Highway 55 about 10 miles to General Sieben Drive (first stoplight intersection as you enter the city of Hastings). 3. Take a left. The Government Center is on the right. From Minneapolis 1. Take 35W south to Crosstown Highway 62. 2. Go east on Highway 62. This turns into Highway 55. 3. Continue east on Highway 55 to General Sieben Drive (first stoplight intersection as you enter the city of Hastings). 4. Take a left. The Government Center is on the right. |
| Jury Service: | https://www.mncourts.gov/Jurors.aspx#tab03CountyJuryInfo |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | psc.email@co.dakota.mn.us |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dakota-County-District-Court/183670282548526 |
| ADA: | Holly Bohlken |
| ADA Phone: | 651-438-8101 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 651-438-8160 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Dakota County District Court
Dakota County District Court is the county's general-jurisdiction trial court, providing public access to filings, hearings, and records.
Case types:
- Criminal: felony, misdemeanor, DWI, traffic
- Civil: contracts, personal injury, small claims/conciliation, evictions
- Family: divorce, custody, parenting time, child support
- Juvenile: delinquency, child protection (CHIPS)
- Probate/guardianship and mental health/commitment
- Name changes and expungements
Services:
- Case filings and eFiling/eService; fee and fine payments
- Scheduling and conducting court hearings and trials (in person or remote)
- Protective orders: Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders
- Jury services: summons, qualification, reporting, deferrals/excuses, juror payment
- Records access: case lookup, copies, certified documents
- Warrants, bail processing, and citation/traffic resolution
- Self-help resources, court forms, interpreters, and ADA accommodations