Yellow Medicine County District Court cases in Yellow Medicine County, Granite Falls, MN
Yellow Medicine County District Court in Granite Falls, Minnesota, is a state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) within the Eighth Judicial District. It serves as the primary trial-level forum for cases arising in Yellow Medicine County, conducting hearings, trials, and other proceedings, and maintaining court records and jury services. The court handles criminal matters (felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor), civil lawsuits, family law (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile delinquency and child-protection cases, probate and estate proceedings, guardianships and conservatorships, housing/eviction, harassment restraining orders and orders for protection, traffic and parking offenses, and conciliation (small claims). Appeals from this court generally go to the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
Yellow Medicine County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Yellow Medicine |
| Street Address: | 415 9th Avenue, Suite 201 |
| City: | Granite Falls |
| Zip Code: | 56241 |
| Phone: | 320-722-7002 |
| Fax: | 320-564-4435 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/YellowMedicine.aspx |
| Parking: | Free public parking |
| Jury Service: | https://www.mncourts.gov/Jurors.aspx#tab03CountyJuryInfo |
| Languages: | English |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Yellow-Medicine-County-District-Court/448300085266204 |
| ADA: | Cheryl Eckhardt |
| ADA Phone: | 320-564-3325 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 320-564-4435 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Yellow Medicine County District Court
Yellow Medicine County District Court (Minnesota 8th Judicial District) provides:
- Case types: criminal (felony, misdemeanor, traffic), civil (contract, personal injury), conciliation/small claims, family (divorce, custody, support), juvenile (delinquency, child protection), probate (estates, guardianship), housing/evictions, and mental health/commitment.
- Case filings: accepts filings, maintains case records and calendars, provides standard court forms and self-help resources.
- Protective orders: processes domestic abuse Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders.
- Court hearings: schedules and conducts hearings, conferences, and trials; posts calendars; may use remote options as directed.
- Jury services: manages juror qualification, summons, orientation, deferrals/excusals, check-in, and juror payments.
- Payments: receives fines, fees, and citation payments; may set payment plans per court policy.
- Records and copies: provides public access to case information and certified copies where permitted by law.
- Accessibility: offers interpreters and ADA accommodations upon request.