Mower County District Court cases in Mower County, Austin, MN
Mower County District Court in Austin, Minnesota, is a state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) within the Minnesota Judicial Branch's Third Judicial District. It is the primary forum for cases arising in Mower County, handling filings, hearings, trials, and enforcement of court orders. Common case types include criminal (felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor), civil (contract, tort, landlord-tenant), family (divorce, custody, child support, domestic abuse), juvenile (delinquency, child protection), probate and mental health, traffic and parking, and conciliation (small claims). The court also issues warrants, protection orders, and enters civil and criminal judgments.
Mower County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Mower |
| Street Address: | 201 Second Avenue NE |
| City: | Austin |
| Zip Code: | 55912 |
| Phone: | 507-509-7013 |
| Fax: | 507-434-2702 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/Mower.aspx |
| Parking: | Street Parking/Lot |
| Jury Service: | https://www.mncourts.gov/Jurors.aspx#tab03CountyJuryInfo |
| Languages: | English |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mower-County-District-Court/135459167098208 |
| ADA: | Kris Bartness |
| ADA Phone: | 507-437-9465 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 507-434-2702 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Mower County District Court
Mower County District Court (Minnesota Third Judicial District) serves the public by:
- Accepting and processing case filings: criminal (felony/misdemeanor), civil (contracts, injury, housing/evictions), family (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile (delinquency, child protection), probate/mental health (estates, guardianship, commitment), traffic/ordinance, and conciliation (small claims).
- Scheduling and conducting court hearings, trials, sentencings, and settlement/mediation events; providing remote and in-person appearance options and calendars.
- Issuing and enforcing protective orders: Orders for Protection (OFP) and Harassment Restraining Orders (HRO).
- Managing jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, reporting, deferrals, and payment.
- Maintaining court records; providing copies/certified copies; facilitating public access consistent with law.
- Collecting fines, fees, and restitution; supporting online and in-person payments.
- Providing forms, self-help referrals, interpreter services, and ADA accommodations.
- Processing expungement petitions and other post-judgment relief.