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- Jurisdiction
- Hennepin County (Fourth Judicial District) · Minneapolis-St. Paul · Minnesota
- Level
- Court
- Authority
- ADM20-8001 as amended; Fourth District orders; Hennepin County building entry requirements
- Issued
- 2021-08-03 Aug. 3, 2021
- Effective
- 2021-06-14
- End
- 2021-09-06 (stated period) (read as 2021-09-06)
- In force
- June 14, 2021 to Sept. 6, 2021
- Quarters
- 2021 Q3
2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3
- Limitation types
- Face-covering requirementCourts and public offices
- Addressees
- litigants, attorneys, jurors, visitors to Hennepin County courthouses
- Functions reached
- CT courts (civil, family, housing and probate proceedings remote)
- CL legal transactions
- CS client meetings
- Collection
- Minneapolis-St. Paul MET-MSP
Operative words
Hennepin County has implemented additional requirements for entry to all county buildings, which include all Hennepin County District Court courthouses. All visitors will be required to: Wear a face covering if they are not fully vaccinated... Court operations continue to be in a transitional phase. To continue operations in a manner that prioritizes health and safety, the following is in effect June 14, 2021 - September 6, 2021: Criminal jury trials will be held in person.... Mandatory Misdemeanor Criminal trials and contested hearings are to be held in person beginning August 2, 2021. All other district court proceedings will be held remotely unless the Chief Judge of the Judicial District grants permission for an in-person proceeding based on extenuating circumstances. Public Service Counters: The following public service counters are open: Hearing Office... Records Center... Hours are 8 a.m. to noon, Monday-Friday, no copy service available. Self-Help Center services are available by phone and email.
Enforcement
Court orders; building entry conditions
Notes
The Q3 2021 court instrument for the metro; lists the Fourth District orders of Nov. 30, Dec. 9, Dec. 16 and Dec. 17, 2020 in addition to the 2020 orders.