Lac Qui Parle County District Court cases in Lac Qui Parle County, Madison, MN
Lac Qui Parle County District Court in Madison is a Minnesota state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) within the Eighth Judicial District. It is the county's primary trial-level court for matters arising in Lac Qui Parle County. The court handles criminal cases (felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor), civil lawsuits, family law (dissolution, custody, child support), juvenile delinquency and child protection, probate and guardianship, mental health/commitment, housing/eviction, traffic and petty offenses, orders for protection and harassment restraining orders, and conciliation (small claims). It conducts arraignments, motion hearings, and trials, and enters and enforces judgments.
Lac Qui Parle County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Lac Qui Parle |
| Street Address: | 600 Sixth Street, Suite 11 |
| City: | Madison |
| Zip Code: | 56256 |
| Phone: | 320-295-4000 |
| Fax: | 320-598-3915 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/LacQuiParle.aspx |
| Parking: | Free public parking |
| Jury Service: | https://www.mncourts.gov/Jurors.aspx#tab03CountyJuryInfo |
| Languages: | English |
| ADA: | Cheryl Eckhardt |
| ADA Phone: | 320-598-3536 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 320-598-3915 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Lac Qui Parle County District Court
Lac Qui Parle County District Court (Minnesota) provides:
- Case processing: criminal (felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor); traffic/citations; civil; conciliation (small claims); housing/evictions; family (divorce, custody, child support); juvenile delinquency and child-protection (CHIPS); probate, guardianship/conservatorship; name changes.
- Protective orders: Domestic Abuse Orders for Protection (OFP) and Harassment Restraining Orders (HRO).
- Filings and records: accepts eFiling/in-person filings, fees and fines; maintains case records; provides certified copies; handles filing fee waivers.
- Hearings: schedules arraignments, pretrials, motion hearings, trials (court and jury), sentencings; posts calendars; supports remote/Zoom appearances when ordered.
- Jury services: juror qualification and summons; reporting instructions; deferrals/excuses; juror compensation and employer certificates.
- Public services: payment plans for fines; interpreter scheduling; ADA accommodations; forms and self-help referrals.
The court's functional role is to accept and process filings, manage hearings and juries, issue and enforce orders, maintain records, and provide access to justice for the public.