District courts handle trials within the federal court system – both civil and criminal. The districts are the same as those for the U.S. Attorneys, and the U.S. Attorney is the primary prosecutor for the federal government in his or her respective area.
There is also a federal trial court for Minnesota, which is called the District Court for Minnesota. Key Responsibilities. and Jurisdiction of. the Courts. District Court: The district or trial court interprets the law and applies it to the facts of specific cases.
District Court of Minnesota. The District Court of Minnesota is the state trial court of general jurisdiction in the U.S. state of Minnesota.
The United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (in case citations, D. Minn.) is the federal district court whose jurisdiction is the state of Minnesota. Its two primary courthouses are in Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
Within limits set by Congress and the Constitution, district courts have jurisdiction to hear nearly all categories of federal civil and criminal cases. The vast majority of all civil and criminal cases are filed in state courts. Sometimes a case can be filed under similar statutes in either state or federal court.
The public can also access court documents from public access computer terminals at any Minnesota district (county) courthouse or at the Minnesota State Law Library. The availability of court records is governed by the Minnesota Rules of Public Access to Records of the Judicial Branch.
Bonding agencies must obtain approval from the SCAO to issue bail bonds in Minnesota districts courts as a bonding agency. To apply, bonding agencies must obtain a license from the Minnesota Department of Commerce and submit a New Agency Application through the new Bail Bond Program Database.
Use the Statewide List of approved bail bond agents located on the Minnesota Judicial Branch official web site, to find a legitimate bail bond agent. They will help you through the rest of the bail posting process. Make arrangements with them prior to arriving at the Adult Detention Center lobby.
Most bond agreements include travel restrictions, confining you to a specific geographic area such as your county or state. These limitations are designed to ensure your availability for court dates. If travel is necessary, you must seek prior approval from the court or your bail bondsman.