Hennepin County District Court Filing Rules

Official filing rules, court-wide sources, and procedure resources for Hennepin County District Court

Official local rules (court website)

For Hennepin County District Court filings, start with the official local rules and court-level instructions. Then confirm any division, department, clerk, or assigned-officer procedure that applies to the case.

Limits & Logistics

Court-wide

Courtesy Copies

Stay Request Letter

Email • Upon Filing

Adjournments

Court-wide

Reason For RequestProposed New Dates

Communication

Court-wide

Phone

(612) 348-6000

Scheduling

Filing Fees and Waivers

24

Court-level rules
No filing fee is required for a drug-related seized-property claim filed in Conciliation Court.

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Filing Timing and Cure Windows

17

Court-level rules
An alcohol-related seized-property claim must be filed within 60 days after service of the Notice of Seizure.

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Service and Proof of Service Rules

12

Court-level rules
A drug-related seized-property claim filed in Hennepin County must be served on the Hennepin County Attorney's Office Forfeiture Unit.

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Document Filing Requirements

9

Court-level rules
A Summons and Complaint must be filed with a request for administrative default judgment.

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Electronic Filing Rules

6

Court-level rules
Attorneys must electronically file a transcript-of-judgment request.

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Courtesy Copy Requirements

1

Court-level rules
When filing the stay-request letter, the filer must email one courtesy copy to the Chief Judge.

Chambers Communication Rules

1

Court-level rules
A party needing a court interpreter should call the Housing Court immediately so that interpreter services can be scheduled.

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

1

Court-level rules
A hearing-date change letter must state why the party cannot attend, be received at least five days before the hearing, and suggest preferred new dates and times.