Swift County District Court cases in Swift County, Benson, MN
Swift County District Court in Benson, Minnesota is a trial-level district court of general jurisdiction within the Minnesota Judicial Branch's Eighth Judicial District. It is the primary forum for cases arising in Swift County, handling filings, pretrial proceedings, jury and court trials, post-judgment enforcement, and issuing warrants and protective orders as authorized by law. The court hears a full range of matters, including: criminal (felonies, gross misdemeanors, misdemeanors), civil (contract, tort, property), family (divorce, custody, parenting time, child support), juvenile (delinquency and child protection), probate/mental health (estates, guardianships, commitments), traffic and petty offenses, housing/evictions, and conciliation court (small claims). Appeals from its decisions go to the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
Swift County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Swift |
| Street Address: | 301 14th Street North, Suite 6 |
| City: | Benson |
| Zip Code: | 56215 |
| Phone: | 320-843-2744 |
| Fax: | 320-843-4124 |
| Hours: | Mon 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tues-Fri 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/Swift.aspx |
| Parking: | Free parking lot and street parking. |
| Jury Service: | https://www.mncourts.gov/Jurors.aspx#tab03CountyJuryInfo |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | info@co.swift.mn.us |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Swift-County-Courthouse/190867311259529 |
| ADA: | Katie Bloch |
| ADA Phone: | 320-843-2744 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 320-843-4124 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Swift County District Court
Swift County District Court (Minnesota) serves the public as the trial court of general jurisdiction by:
- Accepting and processing filings in criminal (felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor), traffic, civil (including conciliation/small claims, contracts, torts, name change), housing/evictions, family (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile (delinquency, child protection), probate/guardianship, and mental health/chemical dependency cases.
- Scheduling and conducting hearings, trials, sentencings, and settlement conferences; managing court calendars and remote or in-person appearances.
- Issuing and enforcing protective orders, including Domestic Abuse Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders.
- Administering jury services: juror qualification, summons, orientation, reporting, and payment.
- Providing access to records, certified copies, and forms; processing fines/fees and citations; arranging interpreters and ADA accommodations; and facilitating self-help resources and eFiling/eService.