Sibley County District Court cases in Sibley County, Gaylord, MN
Sibley County District Court in Gaylord, Minnesota, is a state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving Sibley County within the Minnesota Judicial Branch. It hears a full range of cases, including criminal (felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor), civil (contracts, personal injury, property, and landlord-tenant/evictions), family (divorce, custody, parenting time, child support), juvenile (delinquency and child protection), probate and estates, guardianship/conservatorship and mental health commitments, traffic and petty misdemeanors, and conciliation (small claims). The court conducts arraignments, motion hearings, jury and bench trials, sentencings, and post-judgment proceedings, issues protective orders and warrants, and manages court administration and records for Sibley County.
Sibley County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Sibley |
| Street Address: | 400 Court Street |
| City: | Gaylord |
| Zip Code: | 55334 |
| Phone: | 507-237-4051 |
| Fax: | 507-237-4062 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/Sibley.aspx |
| Parking: | Ample parking on the streets and in the parking lot across from courthouse. |
| Jury Service: | https://www.mncourts.gov/Jurors.aspx#tab03CountyJuryInfo |
| Languages: | English |
| ADA: | Karen Messner |
| ADA Phone: | 507-237-4053 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 507-237-4062 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Sibley County District Court
Sibley County District Court provides front-line trial court services for the public:
- Case filings and records: criminal, civil, family (divorce, custody, support), juvenile (delinquency/child protection), probate/guardianship, mental health commitments, housing/eviction, conciliation (small claims), traffic/citations, name change, expungement; eFiling support; calendars, record searches, and certified copies.
- Protective orders: intake and issuance of Domestic Abuse Orders for Protection (OFPs) and Harassment Restraining Orders (HROs); processing of criminal no-contact orders.
- Court hearings: scheduling and conducting hearings, trials, and sentencings (in-person or remote); interpreter and ADA accommodations; daily calendars and notices.
- Payments and compliance: fines/fees payment options and payment plans; citation resolution.
- Jury services: juror summons and qualification, orientation, scheduling, deferrals/excuses, attendance verification, and juror compensation.
- Public assistance: forms, procedural information, and referrals to the Minnesota Self-Help Center.