Lake County District Court cases in Lake County, Two Harbors, MN
Lake County District Court in Two Harbors, Minnesota, is a state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving Lake County within the Sixth Judicial District. It handles all state trial-level matters arising in the county, including felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil lawsuits; family law (divorce, custody, support); juvenile delinquency and child protection; probate and mental health/commitment; traffic and petty offenses; conciliation (small claims); and housing/evictions. The court conducts arraignments, motion hearings, trials (jury and bench), sentencings, protection order proceedings, case management conferences, and enters judgments and warrants. Appeals from this court's decisions are taken to the Minnesota Court of Appeals, subject to Minnesota law and procedural rules.
Lake County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Lake |
| Street Address: | 601 3rd Avenue |
| City: | Two Harbors |
| Zip Code: | 55616 |
| Phone: | 218-595-5001 |
| Fax: | 218-834-8331 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/Lake.aspx |
| Parking: | Free surface lot and on-street parking available. |
| Jury Service: | https://www.mncourts.gov/Jurors.aspx#tab03CountyJuryInfo |
| Languages: | English |
| ADA: | Mark Hoyne |
| ADA Phone: | 218-733-2962 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 218-834-8397 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Lake County District Court
Lake County District Court is the county's trial-level court serving the public across a broad range of matters.
- Case filings and docketing for civil disputes (contracts, injury), criminal cases (felonies and some misdemeanors), family law (divorce, custody), probate/guardianship, and juvenile matters.
- Protective orders: filing, temporary orders, and hearings for domestic violence, stalking, harassment.
- Court hearings and trials: arraignments, motion hearings, settlement conferences, bench and jury trials; publishes calendars and provides interpreters and ADA accommodations.
- Jury services: juror summons/qualification, orientation, scheduling, deferrals, and certificates of attendance.
- Records and payments: public access to case information, certified copies, and processing of filing fees, fines, and restitution.
- Self-help: forms, filing guidance, and referrals to legal aid and mediation.