There are 95 Courts in Minnesota, serving a population of 5,490,726 people in an area of 79,608 square miles. There is 1 Court per 57,797 people, and 1 Court per 837 square miles.
The state of Minnesota is ranked 41st in Courts per capita, and 44th in Courts per square mile.
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Minnesota Appellate Courts
Court Name: Minnesota Court of Appeals
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Each of 10 Judicial Districts
Number of Judges: 19
Court Name: Minnesota Supreme Court
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: St Paul
Number of Judges: 7
| Court Name | Source of Authority | Geographic Jurisdiction | Number of Judges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota District Court | Constitution | District/Circuit | 290 |
| Court Type | Geographic Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Drug Courts | Local |
| Domestic Violence Courts | Local |
| Mental Health Courts | Local |
| Veterans Courts | Local |
| DWI Courts | Local |
| Family Dependency Courts | Local |
| Convicted Felons Disqualified | Yes |
| English Required | Yes |
| Residency Requirement | County Resident: 0 Years |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Time Since Prior Jury Service | 4 years |