Steele County District Court cases in Steele County, Owatonna, MN
Steele County District Court in Owatonna is a Minnesota state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving Steele County. It handles all trial-level state matters, including filings, case management, hearings, trials, sentencing, and issuing orders and judgments; appeals generally go to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Common case types include criminal (felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor), civil (contract, tort, eviction/landlord-tenant), family (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile (delinquency and child protection), probate (estates and guardianships), traffic and petty offenses, and conciliation court (small claims).
Steele County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Steele |
| Street Address: | 111 East Main Street |
| City: | Owatonna |
| Zip Code: | 55060 |
| Phone: | 507-686-7012 |
| Fax: | 507-451-1265 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/Steele.aspx |
| Parking: | Public parking is available in the lot on the south side of the courthouse, as well as on the street. |
| Jury Service: | https://www.mncourts.gov/Jurors.aspx#tab03CountyJuryInfo |
| Languages: | English |
| ADA: | Robin Hoesley |
| ADA Phone: | 507-686-7012 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 507-451-1265 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Steele County District Court
Steele County District Court serves as the local trial court, providing access to justice and managing cases and court services for the public.
Primary case types:
- Criminal (felonies, misdemeanors), traffic/parking
- Civil and small claims
- Family: divorce, custody, child support, paternity
- Juvenile delinquency and child protection
- Housing/evictions
- Probate, guardianship/conservatorship, name changes
- Mental health/commitment matters
Core services:
- Case filings, fees, and records management; public access to court records
- Scheduling and conducting hearings and trials (including remote when permitted)
- Protective orders (e.g., domestic abuse and harassment) and related injunctions
- Jury services: qualification, summons, orientation, reporting, and payment
- Fine and restitution processing
- Court calendars, notices, and forms; self-help resources
- Interpreters and disability accommodations
- Referrals to mediation/ADR when appropriate