McLeod County District Court cases in Mcleod County, Glencoe, MN
McLeod County District Court in Glencoe, Minnesota, is a state district (trial) court within the First Judicial District. It serves as the court of general jurisdiction for McLeod County, managing all stages of cases originating in the county, including filings, hearings, trials (jury and bench), and post-judgment proceedings. Common case types include criminal matters (misdemeanors to felonies), civil lawsuits, conciliation/small claims, family law (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile delinquency and child protection, probate and guardianship, mental health commitments, traffic violations, orders for protection and harassment restraining orders, and landlord-tenant/evictions. The court also processes warrants, bail, arraignments, sentencing, and judgment enforcement within its jurisdiction.
McLeod County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Mcleod |
| Street Address: | 830 11th Street East |
| City: | Glencoe |
| Zip Code: | 55336 |
| Phone: | 320-864-1281 |
| Fax: | 320-864-5905 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/McLeod.aspx |
| Parking: | Ample parking on the streets and in the parking lot across from the courthouse. |
| Jury Service: | https://www.mncourts.gov/Jurors.aspx#tab03CountyJuryInfo |
| Languages: | English |
| ADA: | Karen Messner |
| ADA Phone: | 320-864-5551 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 320-864-5905 |
Services and Case Types Handled in McLeod County District Court
McLeod County District Court (MN) serves the public by accepting, processing, and adjudicating:
- Case filings: criminal (felony, misdemeanor), traffic, civil (contracts, injury), family (divorce, custody, support), juvenile (delinquency, child protection), probate/mental health (estates, guardianships, commitments), housing/evictions, and conciliation (small claims).
- Protective orders: Orders for Protection (domestic abuse) and Harassment Restraining Orders.
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, motion hearings, settlement conferences, trials (judge or jury), sentencings; remote options when scheduled.
- Jury services: summons and qualification, orientation, scheduling, deferrals/excuses, and juror payment.
- Records and administrative services: public access to case records, certified copies, calendars, eFiling/eService, fine/fee and citation payments, interpreter services, and ADA accommodations.
- Self-help resources: forms and procedural guidance (not legal advice) and referrals to mediation/ADR where available.
The court's role is to provide accessible case processing, fair hearings, and essential court services for the community.