Scott County District Court cases in Scott County, Shakopee, MN
Scott County District Court in Shakopee is a Minnesota state district court (general-jurisdiction trial court) within the First Judicial District. It serves Scott County as the primary venue for filing, hearings, and trials in most state matters. The court handles criminal cases (felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor, petty misdemeanor), civil lawsuits, family law (dissolution, custody, child support), juvenile delinquency and child-protection cases, probate and guardianship, housing/evictions, traffic and parking offenses, and conciliation (small claims). It also processes orders for protection and harassment restraining orders, issues search and arrest warrants, manages juries, and oversees various post-judgment and probation-related proceedings.
Scott County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Scott |
| Street Address: | 200 Fourth Avenue West |
| City: | Shakopee |
| Zip Code: | 55379 |
| Phone: | 952-496-8200 |
| Fax: | 952-496-8211 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/Scott.aspx |
| Jury Service: | https://www.mncourts.gov/Jurors.aspx#tab03CountyJuryInfo |
| Languages: | English |
| ADA: | Vicky Carlson |
| ADA Phone: | 952-496-8207 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 952-496-8211 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Scott County District Court
Scott County District Court serves the public by accepting and processing case filings; scheduling and conducting hearings and trials; managing jury service; and providing access to records, forms, and payments.
Common case types:
- Criminal: felonies, misdemeanors, traffic/citations.
- Civil: contracts, torts, small claims.
- Family/juvenile: divorce, custody, child support, delinquency, child protection.
- Probate/guardianship and mental health.
- Housing/evictions.
Key services:
- E-filing and in-person filings; public calendars.
- Protective orders (domestic abuse/harassment) and related hearings.
- Warrants, bonds, fines, and fee payment.
- Jury summons, orientation, and deferral/excuse requests.
- Records searches and certified copies.
- Interpreter and ADA accommodations.
- Self-help resources, mediation/diversion programs, and remote appearance options.