Dodge County District Court cases in Dodge County, Mantorville, MN
Dodge County District Court in Mantorville is a Minnesota state district (trial) court within the Third Judicial District. As the county's court of general jurisdiction, it handles most cases arising under state law. Common case types include criminal (felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor), civil lawsuits, family matters (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile delinquency and child protection, probate and guardianship, traffic and ordinance violations, conciliation (small claims), and eviction/landlord-tenant actions. The court processes filings, conducts hearings and trials, issues orders and judgments, and manages case flow for Dodge County.
Dodge County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Dodge |
| Street Address: | 22 6th Street E, Dept. 12 |
| City: | Mantorville |
| Zip Code: | 55955 |
| Phone: | 507-624-7010 |
| Fax: | 507-635-6271 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/Dodge.aspx |
| Parking: | Public parking is available in the lot on the north side of the courthouse, as well as on the street. |
| Jury Service: | https://www.mncourts.gov/Jurors.aspx#tab03CountyJuryInfo |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | dodge.admin@co.dodge.mn.us |
| ADA: | Lea Irish Hall |
| ADA Phone: | 507-624-7010 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 507-635-6271 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Dodge County District Court
Dodge County District Court serves the public as the primary trial court. Main functions:
- Case filings and docketing for criminal matters, civil disputes (injury, contract, property), and family law (divorce, custody, child support).
- Issuing and enforcing protective orders (domestic abuse and harassment).
- Scheduling and conducting hearings: arraignments, motion hearings, settlement conferences, and jury or bench trials.
- Jury services: summons, orientation, deferrals, and juror support for criminal and civil trials.
- Clerk services: filings, fee processing, certified copies, access to case records and calendars, and standard court forms.
- Post-judgment and compliance: sentencing, restitution, fines, probation/compliance reviews, and enforcement of court orders and contempt.
The court resolves disputes, protects safety through court orders, and ensures public access to justice, hearings, records, and jury service.