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Minnesota Judicial Branch

@MNCourts

The official Twitter account for the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

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eCheck-in is currently unavailable. If you are attending an in-person hearing, please check in at the courthouse as directed. You do not need to use eCheck-in for remote hearings. Just follow the instructions & use the link provided on your hearing notice to join your hearing.
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⚠️ Verizon cell phones are having difficulty connecting to the MN Jury Line and court locations in the 507 area code. ⚠️ Verizon is aware of the issue and is working to fix it. If you have questions, please contact Verizon Technical Support or go to @VerizonSupport.
A view of the Minnesota Judicial Center with text overlayed that says: Verizon Cell Phones & 507 Area Code Verizon cell phones are having difficulty connecting to the Minnesota Jury Line and court locations in the 507 area code. Verizon is aware of the issue and is working to fix it. If you have a Verizon phone and need to get in touch with the court, please use a land line, a non-Verizon cell phone, or go to mncourts.gov for contact options. *This issue affects only Verizon users. If you have a cell phone with a different carrier, you should not have any trouble calling the court.

ALT A view of the Minnesota Judicial Center with text overlayed that says: Verizon Cell Phones & 507 Area Code Verizon cell phones are having difficulty connecting to the Minnesota Jury Line and court locations in the 507 area code. Verizon is aware of the issue and is working to fix it. If you have a Verizon phone and need to get in touch with the court, please use a land line, a non-Verizon cell phone, or go to mncourts.gov for contact options. *This issue affects only Verizon users. If you have a cell phone with a different carrier, you should not have any trouble calling the court.

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🚫 Anoka County Courthouse Closure 🚫 The Anoka County Courthouse is closed today, July 20, due to a power outage. Court staff will be providing service remotely. If you have court in-person today, please call the Anoka County Court at (763) 760-6700.
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We’re excited to welcome Theodora Gaïtas as Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court and Judge Reynaldo Aligada, Jr. as an Associate Justice on the Minnesota Supreme Court! ⚖️
Justice Gaïtas, Chief Justice Hudson, and Judge Aligada smiling and posing together in the Capitol Rotunda.

ALT Justice Gaïtas, Chief Justice Hudson, and Judge Aligada smiling and posing together in the Capitol Rotunda.

Overhead view of Chief Justice Hudson speaking in front of an audience inside the Capitol Rotunda next to Governor Tim Walz, Justice Gaïtas, and Judge Aligada.

ALT Overhead view of Chief Justice Hudson speaking in front of an audience inside the Capitol Rotunda next to Governor Tim Walz, Justice Gaïtas, and Judge Aligada.

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⚠️ Traffic Violation Scam Alert⚠️ A new text scam demanding payment for an outstanding traffic ticket is making its way across Minnesota.   The text looks “official" but is fake. The Minnesota Judicial Branch will never text you to demand money for a traffic fine!
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⚠️ Parking/Toll Violation Scam Alert⚠️ We've been made aware of a scam notifying Minnesotans about a traffic violation & gives the option to appear in court or pay a fine. Neither the Minnesota Judicial Branch nor law enforcement will ever text/call to demand money for a fine.
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✅ Website Issues Resolved✅ The issue impacting our website has been resolved, and mncourts.gov is now back up and running.
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⚠️ Temporary Website Issues ⚠️ We are currently experiencing a temporary issue with our website at mncourts.gov. We're working quickly to get everything back up and running and appreciate your understanding.
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🚫 Courthouse Closures 2/18🚫 Court operations in Carlton County, Cook County, and St. Louis County (Duluth, Hibbing, and Virginia) are closed today due to weather conditions. Court staff will work remotely to provide service. Court calendars have been transitioned to remote.
Minnesota Judicial Branch logo The following courthouses are closed today, February 18, due to weather conditions: Carlton County Cook County St. Louis County (Duluth) St. Louis County (Hibbing) St. Louis County (Virginia)

ALT Minnesota Judicial Branch logo The following courthouses are closed today, February 18, due to weather conditions: Carlton County Cook County St. Louis County (Duluth) St. Louis County (Hibbing) St. Louis County (Virginia)

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We have been alerted about a text scam notifying Minnesotans about an unpaid toll violation and gives the option to appear in court or pay a fine. DO NOT FALL FOR THIS SCAM! Neither us nor law enforcement will ever text/call to demand money for a "toll" fine.
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Hennepin County's Valentine's Day wedding slots are all FULL! However, our other court locations still have wedding appointments available. For more information, please visit ow.ly/eaNi50Y7LQO. 🏛️⚖️
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Three of our Minnesota Court of Appeals judges paid a visit to Mitchell Hamline School of Law a few weeks ago for their Fall Traveling Oral Arguments. ⚖️ After hearing oral arguments, the panel of judges held a Q&A and luncheon with students.
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We're having a great time at the Minnesota State Fair! ⚖️🎡Interested in winning a free Minnesota Judicial Branch Canvas Tote Bag? Visit mncourts.stqry.app/3 to learn more.
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⚠️Beware of Warrant Scams! ⚠️ These scammers will text or call you, saying you have a warrant you have to pay ASAP. The scammer may use the names of real judges or police officers. But neither we nor law enforcement will ever text or call you to demand money for a warrant.
Hand holding a cell phone with an alert that says, "Scam Alert" and a button that says, "Reject Scam" highlighted in red.

ALT Hand holding a cell phone with an alert that says, "Scam Alert" and a button that says, "Reject Scam" highlighted in red.

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We’ve received calls at several courthouses about this scam. Be aware and DON’T fall for it!
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Scam alert: People in Minnesota are getting fake emails and texts from a phony “Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicles (DPSMN).” That agency doesn’t exist. DPS and DVS will never send a text asking for money. Don’t click links. Delete the message.
Screenshot of a scam text message from “Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicles (DPSMN)” with the word "SCAM" stamped over it.

ALT Screenshot of a scam text message from “Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicles (DPSMN)” with the word "SCAM" stamped over it.

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Minnesota Chief Justice Natalie Hudson testified at the Capitol Friday evening to urge lawmakers to fully fund the Judicial Branch, saying "a failure to invest in the courts is not just a budget decision: it is a decision about the kind of justice system Minnesotans will have.”
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Court of Appeals judges paid a visit to Open World Learning Community today for the Minnesota Court of Appeals' Traveling Oral Arguments! The students watched attorneys argue a real case in front of the judges. Afterwards, the judges answered student questions about the courts.
Attorneys arguing a case in front of a panel of three Court of Appeals judges.

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Court of Appeals judges answering a student's question.

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A few weeks ago, students from the MNSU Industrial-Organizational Psychology Master’s Program visited the Minnesota Judicial Center.⚖️ The students met with members of the branch’s Human Resources team to learn about the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
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Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle joined MN Supreme Court Justices, Court of Appeals judges, & district court judges for MN Justice Day in the historic State Capitol Courtroom today. The purpose of the annual event is to highlight the importance of access to justice.
Minnesota Supreme Court justices, Court of Appeals judges, District Court judges, and Minnesota lawmakers conversing in the Minnesota State Capitol Courteoom.

ALT Minnesota Supreme Court justices, Court of Appeals judges, District Court judges, and Minnesota lawmakers conversing in the Minnesota State Capitol Courteoom.

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Congratulations to the Honorable Elizabeth G. Bentley, who took the oath of office yesterday as a judge on the Minnesota Court of Appeals! ⚖
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