Renville County District Court cases in Renville County, Olivia, MN
Renville County District Court in Olivia, Minnesota, is a state trial court of general jurisdiction within the Minnesota Judicial Branch's Eighth Judicial District. It serves as the primary venue for all county-level judicial proceedings, handling initial filings, hearings, and trials, and issuing orders and judgments. The court hears a broad range of case types, including felony and misdemeanor criminal matters, civil disputes, family cases (divorce, child custody and support), juvenile delinquency and child-protection cases, probate and guardianship, traffic and petty offenses, conciliation (small claims), domestic abuse and harassment restraining orders, and landlord-tenant/eviction actions. Appeals from its decisions typically go to the Minnesota Court of Appeals, subject to statutory procedures.
Renville County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Renville |
| Street Address: | 500 East DePue |
| City: | Olivia |
| Zip Code: | 56277 |
| Phone: | 320-523-3680 |
| Fax: | 320-523-3689 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/Renville.aspx |
| Parking: | Free surface lot and on-street parking available. |
| Jury Service: | https://www.mncourts.gov/Jurors.aspx#tab03CountyJuryInfo |
| Languages: | English |
| ADA: | Susan Stahl |
| ADA Phone: | 320-523-3680 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 320-523-3689 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Renville County District Court
Renville County District Court serves the public as the trial court for criminal, civil, family, juvenile, probate, and traffic matters. Core services include case filings and records access, payment of fines and fees, court calendars and scheduling, forms and self-help referrals, interpreter and ADA accommodation requests, and eFiling/eService for eligible users. The court issues and enforces protective orders (e.g., domestic abuse/violence and harassment restraining orders). It administers jury services-summons, qualification, deferrals, and juror check-in-and conducts hearings and trials, including arraignments, bail, motion hearings, settlement conferences, evidentiary hearings, jury and court trials, sentencings, and review hearings. Additional functions cover small claims/conciliation, landlord-tenant/evictions, child support and custody, guardianship/conservatorship, and ordinance violations. Public counters and phone assistance provide procedural information, calendars, and guidance on filing and participation in court proceedings.