Otter Tail County District Court cases in Otter Tail County, Fergus Falls, MN
Otter Tail County District Court in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, is a state district (trial) court of general jurisdiction within the Minnesota Judicial Branch's Seventh Judicial District. It serves Otter Tail County by handling trial-level proceedings, including filings, hearings, jury and court trials, and the issuance of orders and judgments. The court hears criminal matters (petty misdemeanor through felony), civil lawsuits, family law (divorce, custody, support), juvenile delinquency and child-protection, probate and guardianship, traffic and parking, housing/eviction, conciliation (small claims), and mental health/commitment cases. It also processes protective orders and warrants and maintains case records and calendars for countywide judicial services.
Otter Tail County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Otter Tail |
| Street Address: | 121 West Junius Avenue #310 |
| City: | Fergus Falls |
| Zip Code: | 56537 |
| Phone: | 218-560-7045 |
| Fax: | 218-998-8438 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/OtterTail.aspx |
| Parking: | Free on-street surrounding courthouse. |
| Jury Service: | https://www.mncourts.gov/Jurors.aspx#tab03CountyJuryInfo |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | tria.mann@courts.state.mn.us |
| ADA: | Kathy Ouren |
| ADA Phone: | 218-998-8423 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 218-998-8438 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Otter Tail County District Court
Otter Tail County District Court is the local trial court serving the public by filing and processing cases; providing access to records; scheduling and conducting hearings and trials; issuing orders; managing juries; and offering forms, self-help, interpreter, and ADA accommodations. Case types include criminal (felony, misdemeanor, DWI), traffic/citations; civil (contracts, personal injury); conciliation/small claims; family (divorce, custody, child support); juvenile (delinquency, CHIPS); probate/guardianship; housing/evictions; mental health commitments; and name changes. Protective orders handled include Orders for Protection (domestic) and Harassment Restraining Orders. Services also cover eFiling/eService, fine and fee payment, court calendars, and jury services (summons, qualification, deferrals). The court schedules arraignments, motion hearings, settlement conferences, mediations, trials, and review hearings, in person or remote as directed.