Polk County District Court cases in Polk County, Crookston, MN
Polk County District Court in Crookston, Minnesota, is a state district (trial) court within the Minnesota Judicial Branch's Ninth Judicial District. It serves as the county's court of general jurisdiction, handling first-instance adjudication and case management for local state-law matters. The court hears felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil actions (including conciliation/small claims); family law matters (divorce, custody, child support, domestic abuse orders for protection); juvenile delinquency and child-protection cases; probate and guardianship; traffic and parking offenses (including DWI and other criminal traffic); housing/evictions; name changes; harassment restraining orders; and mental health/chemical dependency commitments.
Polk County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Polk |
| Street Address: | 816 Marin Ave, Suite 210 |
| City: | Crookston |
| Zip Code: | 56716 |
| Phone: | 218-281-2332 |
| Fax: | 218-281-2204 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/Polk.aspx |
| Parking: | Free surface lot and on-street parking available. |
| Jury Service: | https://www.mncourts.gov/Jurors.aspx#tab03CountyJuryInfo |
| Languages: | English |
| ADA: | Alyssa Nefstead |
| ADA Phone: | 218-470-8001 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 218-281-2204 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Polk County District Court
Polk County District Court serves the public as the county's general trial court, handling criminal (felonies/misdemeanors), civil (contracts, injury), family (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile, probate/guardianship, small claims, and traffic/infractions. Core services include: case intake and e-filing; docketing, scheduling, and conducting hearings, arraignments, trials, sentencings, and settlement conferences; issuing and enforcing protective orders (domestic/sexual/elder) and criminal no-contact orders; jury management (summons, qualification, orientation, reporting, and juror payment); records access (online calendars, case searches, certified copies); fine/fee payment processing; self-help resources, standardized forms, and referrals; interpreter and ADA accommodation coordination; and issuance of subpoenas and warrants. The clerk's office assists with filings, public records, and administrative inquiries.