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Ramsey County, Minnesota

Ramsey County was named after the first governor of the Minnesota Territory, Alexander Ramsey, and has an estimated population of 547,202, making it the second-most populous county in Minnesota. Ramsey County, along with an additional eight counties, was established in 1849, and spans only 170 square miles. Its county seat is in Saint Paul and its court system is comprised only of District Courts.

Ramsey County is part of the second judicial district in Minnesota. District Courts in the county are responsible for handling all types of cases initiated, whether civil, criminal, juvenile, or probate. The court is divided into several divisions that handle cases based on their type. The divisions include the juvenile and family court division, criminal and traffic court division, and the civil division. Four of the five District Courts in the county are located in St Paul, while the last one is located in Maplewood.

The rate of crime in Ramsey County stands at 36.45 per 1,000 residents. According to data from the Minnesota Judicial Branch, the District Courts in Ramsey County hear over 104,000 cases per year. Records from these cases are made available to the public through the Ramsey County Recorder's Office. Interested individuals can obtain the records by searching online through the Access Case Records portal. However, the portal only provides access to recent cases. To access records from older cases, interested persons have to visit the Records Office in person to search the public access terminals or visit the courthouse to request the records. Furthermore, while most records are accessible to the public, the following records are designated as confidential and restricted from public access: adoption records, guardianship records, child protection records, test results, and treatment results from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), additional medical and mental health records, personal identifying information, sexual offenses, etc. Access can be obtained though through an additional process with an in-person visit with the Clerks' Office. Special permission for an authorized personnel member or a court order would be required to gain any type of access to such records.

Conclusively, Ramsey County Courts serve as the ultimate authority in resolving legal matters within the county. The county's court structure, made only of District Courts, addresses all types of legal claims initiated in the county. The courts are also keen on transparency, as they allow members of the public to access court records conveniently.

Ramsey County, MN - Courthouses

Minnesota Supreme Court

Court Type: Supreme Court
Street Address: 25 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Website URL: http://www.mncourts.gov/SupremeCourt.aspx
Phone: 651-297-7650
Hours: Monday - Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Judge: Hon. Lorie Skjerven Gildea
Clerk: Cailyn Bade
Parking: Metered street parking is available on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. and across the street from the Judicial Center (to the south) in the Centennial Ramp (Orange Level). The meters will accept credit cards, cash, or change - $2/hr. or all day for $8.
Directions: From the East: I-94 to 12th Street exit and proceed to Cedar Street. Take right (north) to MLK Blvd. Turn right (east) and the Judicial Center is on your left (north). From the West: I-94 to Marion Street exit. Take right (south) at stoplight on Marion St./Kellogg Blvd. to John Ireland Boulevard (very next stoplight). Take left (north) to MLK. Blvd. Turn right (east) to Cedar Street and the Judicial Center is on your left (north).From the North:35E south to University Avenue exit. Go straight following to 35E” (12th St.) to Cedar St. Take right (north) to MLK Blvd. Turn right (east) and the Judicial Center is on your left (north). From the South: 35E north to 11th Street exit. Proceed on 11th Street to Cedar Street. Take left (north) to MLK Blvd. Turn right (east) and the Judicial Center is on your left (north). Also, Hwy. 52 north to the I-94 west exit. Then follow "from East" directions above.
Forms & Filing: https://www.mncourts.gov/GetForms.aspx
Jury Service: https://www.mncourts.gov/Jurors.aspx
Languages: English
Email: lawyerregistration@mbcle.state.mn.us
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Minnesota-Supreme-Court/119690118076523
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mncourts
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/minnesota-judicial-branch
ADA: AnnMarie O'Neill
ADA Phone: 651-291-5297
ADA Fax / Email: 651-297-4149
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Minnesota Court of Appeals

Court Type: Court of Appeals
Street Address: 25 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Website URL: http://www.mncourts.gov/CourtOfAppeals.aspx
Phone: 651-291-5297
Hours: Monday - Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Judge: Hon. Susan Segal
Judge Phone: 651-297-7650
Clerk: AnnMarie S. O'Neill
Clerk Phone: 651-291-5297
Clerk Fax: 651-297-4149
Parking: Metered street parking is available on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. and across the street from the Judicial Center (to the south) in the Centennial Ramp (Orange Level). The meters will accept credit cards, cash, or change - $2/hr. or all day for $8.
Directions: From the East: I-94 to 12th Street exit and proceed to Cedar Street. Take right (north) to MLK Blvd. Turn right (east) and the Judicial Center is on your left (north). From the West: I-94 to Marion Street exit. Take right (south) at stoplight on Marion St./Kellogg Blvd. to John Ireland Boulevard (very next stoplight). Take left (north) to MLK. Blvd. Turn right (east) to Cedar Street and the Judicial Center is on your left (north).From the North:35E south to University Avenue exit. Go straight following to 35E” (12th St.) to Cedar St. Take right (north) to MLK Blvd. Turn right (east) and the Judicial Center is on your left (north). From the South: 35E north to 11th Street exit. Proceed on 11th Street to Cedar Street. Take left (north) to MLK Blvd. Turn right (east) and the Judicial Center is on your left (north). Also, Hwy. 52 north to the I-94 west exit. Then follow "from East" directions above.
Forms & Filing: https://mncourts.gov/SupremeCourt/Court-Rules/Forms-Appendix-for-the-Rules-of-Civil-Appellate-Pr.aspx
Jury Service: https://mncourts.gov/Jurors.aspx
Languages: English
Email: pmacs.support@courts.state.mn.us
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Minnesota-Court-of-Appeals/133008203404565
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mncourts
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/minnesota-court-of-appeals
ADA: Sue Segl
ADA Phone: 651-297-7609
ADA Fax / Email: 651-297-8779
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Ramsey County District Court

Court Type: District Court
Street Address: 15 W Kellogg Blvd
Website URL: http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/Ramsey.aspx
Phone: 651-266-8200
Hours: Monday - Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Judge: Hon. Leonardo Castro
Judge Phone: 651-266-8266
Parking: Public parking is available
Jury Service: https://www.mncourts.gov/Jurors.aspx#tab03CountyJuryInfo
Languages: English
ADA: Melissa Novak
ADA Phone: 651-266-2812
ADA Fax / Email: 651-266-8311
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Ramsey County, MN - Sheriff's Office

Ramsey County Sheriff's Office

Location Type: Sheriff's Office
Street Address: 425 Grove St
Phone: 651-266-9333
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM (M-F)
Website URL: https://www.ramseycounty.us/your-government/leadership/sheriffs-office
Jail/Corrections: https://www.ramseycounty.us/your-government/leadership/sheriffs-office/sheriffs-office-divisions/detention-services
Civil Services & Proceedings: https://www.ramseycounty.us/your-government/leadership/sheriffs-office/sheriffs-office-divisions/court-security-services/civil-process-services
Sheriff: Bob Fletcher
Sheriff Phone: 651-266-9333
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RamseyCountySheriff
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ramseysheriff?lang=en
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ramsey-county-sheriff
About/Additional Info: The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office is Minnesota’s first law enforcement agency, established in 1849 when Minnesota was only a territory.
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramsey_County,_Minnesota
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