Pope County District Court cases in Pope County, Glenwood, MN
Pope County District Court in Glenwood, Minnesota, is a state district (trial) court of general jurisdiction within the Minnesota Judicial Branch's Eighth Judicial District. It serves as the county's primary trial forum, managing case filing, scheduling, hearings, trials, post-judgment proceedings, and issuing orders and warrants. The court handles a broad range of matters, including criminal (felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor, and petty misdemeanor), civil disputes, family law (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile delinquency and child-protection cases, probate and guardianship/mental health commitments, housing/evictions, traffic and parking violations, domestic abuse and harassment restraining orders, and conciliation (small claims).
Pope County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Pope |
| Street Address: | 130 East Minnesota - Ste 309 |
| City: | Glenwood |
| Zip Code: | 56334 |
| Phone: | 320-634-5222 |
| Fax: | 320-634-5527 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/Pope.aspx |
| Parking: | Street Parking Available |
| Jury Service: | https://www.mncourts.gov/Jurors.aspx#tab03CountyJuryInfo |
| Languages: | English |
| ADA: | Kim Sundbom-Trudeau |
| ADA Phone: | 320-634-5222 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 320-634-5527 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Pope County District Court
Pope County District Court serves as the local trial court and primary public access point for justice services. It:
- Accepts and processes case filings and maintains dockets/calendars.
- Handles civil matters (small claims, landlord-tenant, contracts), criminal cases (misdemeanors and some preliminary felony proceedings), and traffic/ordinance violations, as authorized by law.
- Schedules and conducts arraignments, hearings, bench and jury trials.
- Administers jury services (summons, qualification, orientation, reporting).
- Receives petitions for protective/restraining orders where permitted and enforces related no-contact orders.
- Collects fines, fees, and restitution; sets bonds; manages compliance (payment plans, reviews).
- Provides records, certified copies, case information, and public access to hearings.
- Supports e-filing and online payments when available.
- Offers forms, self-help guidance, interpreter and ADA accommodation coordination, and referrals to mediation/diversion where available.