Winona County District Court cases in Winona County, Winona, MN
Winona County District Court in Winona, Minnesota, is a state district (trial) court of general jurisdiction within the Minnesota Judicial Branch's Third Judicial District. It serves as the primary trial court for Winona County, handling all case types arising under state law. Its docket includes criminal matters (felonies, gross misdemeanors, misdemeanors), civil cases of all monetary amounts, family law (divorce, custody, support), juvenile delinquency and child protection, probate and guardianship, mental health commitments, housing/evictions, conciliation (small claims), and traffic and parking violations. The court also issues orders for protection and harassment restraining orders and administers case filing, scheduling, and courtroom proceedings for county matters.
Winona County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Winona |
| Street Address: | 171 West Third Street |
| City: | Winona |
| Zip Code: | 55987 |
| Phone: | 507-457-6383 |
| Fax: | 507-452-5979 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/Winona.aspx |
| Parking: | Parking is free and available in the Law Enforcement Center (adjacent to the courthouse) and on the street. |
| Jury Service: | https://www.mncourts.gov/Jurors.aspx#tab03CountyJuryInfo |
| Languages: | English |
| ADA: | Becky Brandt |
| ADA Phone: | 507-615-5183 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 507-452-5979 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Winona County District Court
- Winona County District Court is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction.
- Accepts and processes case filings: criminal (felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor), civil, family (divorce, custody), juvenile, probate/guardianship, traffic, housing/evictions, conciliation/small claims, mental health/commitments, and name changes.
- Issues and enforces protective orders (orders for protection and harassment restraining orders); handles search warrants and bail.
- Schedules and conducts court hearings, pretrial conferences, trials, and sentencings; manages calendars; provides interpreters and accommodations.
- Administers jury services: summons, orientation, selection, deferrals, and reporting.
- Maintains records and public access; provides certified copies; processes fines, fees, and restitution.
- Supports eFiling/eService, self-help forms, and referrals to legal resources.
- Court administration assists the public with filing, case status, hearing dates, and compliance with court orders.