Minnesota Judicial Branch

What's Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Karl Procaccini's favorite part about being an associate justice? Find out in this video! ⚖️

The Minnesota Supreme Court is seeking applicants to fill two public member positions on the 13-member Minnesota State Board of Continuing Legal Education. The Board is responsible for considering matters such as the review and accreditation of continuing legal education (CLE) courses as well as the review and recommendation for amendment of Board policies, procedures, and rules. The Board also hears appeals by attorneys concerning compliance with CLE requirements. If you're interested in becoming a Board member, please submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to Christa Rutherford-Block, Clerk of the Appellate Courts via e-mail at mjcappellateclerkofcourt@courts.state.mn.us or via mail to 25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 305, St. Paul, MN 55155. E-mail applications are preferred. To learn more about the position, please visit https://lnkd.in/gm4emGRT. Applications must be received no later than 4:30 pm on Friday, April 4, 2025.

The Minnesota Supreme Court is seeking 2 judicial and 2 non-judicial members to serve on the Alternative Dispute Resolution Ethics Board. Non-judicial applications should be Qualified Neutrals according to the Rule 114 ADR Roster. The Board was appointed by the Minnesota Supreme Court to promote the ethical use of ADR in the court system and to investigate and review complaints. In addition, the Board considers training waiver requests from Neutrals. The Board meets on a monthly basis. If you're interested in becoming a Board member, please email a letter of interest and a resume detailing your background and ADR experience to Christa Rutherford-Block, Clerk of Appellate Courts at mjcappellateclerkofcourt@courts.state.mn.us. You may also mail your information to 305 Minnesota Judicial Center, 25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55155. Email applications are preferred. Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. To see the full description of the position, please visit https://lnkd.in/gMtvjJyK. If you have any questions, please reach out to our ADR staff at adr@courts.state.mn.us.

The Minnesota Supreme Court is seeking public (non-attorney) applicants to become members of the Client Security Board. The work of the Client Security Board helps to correct wrongs of attorneys who misappropriate client funds through the investigation and review of complaints and payments. Additional projects related to the work of the Board are periodically undertaken as well. Familiarity with the professional responsibility system in Minnesota is desirable but not mandatory. Training is provided.    If you are interested in becoming a Board member, please email a letter of interest and resume to mjcappellateclerkofcourts@courts.state.mn.us or mail them to Christa Rutherford-Block, Clerk of Appellate Courts, 305 Minnesota Judicial Center, 25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN, 55155. Emailed applications are preferred. To see the full description of the position, please visit https://lnkd.in/gP7J6BiA.

Congratulations to the Bemidji High School Mock Trial team for placing 7th at the state Mock Trial tournament! ⚖️   To celebrate this accomplishment, Beltrami District Court judges honored the team with a special ceremony at the Beltrami County Judicial Center.   Judge Annie Claesson-Huseby, Judge Matti Adam, and Judge Jeanine Brand presented certificates to each student and gifted them with gavel pencils. The judges also had special court-themed cookies made by CT Sweets.   “As they commence from high school, we hope that students choose majors and consider professions within the Judicial Branch,” Judge Claesson-Huseby said. “After all, today’s high school students will be the people charged with upholding the pillars of justice for generations to come.” 

Do you know the difference between the three court levels of the Minnesota Judicial Branch? Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Theodora Gaïtas describes the difference between the District Courts, the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court in this video... ⚖️

The Minnesota Supreme Court is seeking applicants for a new Supreme Court Administrator position. Apply today for the opportunity to work closely with the Chief Justice, the Supreme Court, and the Court Commissioner, managing the Supreme Court's operational activities! ⚖ A degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in judicial, public, or business administration or related field is required, supplemented by considerable court experience or other administrative analysis experience. Applications will be accepted through March 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. To learn more, please visit https://lnkd.in/gjAxUikk.

The Minnesota Supreme Court is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Advisory Committee for the General Rules of Practice for the District Courts. Applicants with court administration experience are encouraged to apply. The committee is responsible for monitoring and recommending changes to the rules. The vacancy is for a partial term beginning immediately and ending on Dec. 31, 2026. If you’re interested in becoming a member, please send a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae to Christa Rutherford-Block, Clerk of the Appellate Courts, via e-mail at mjcappellateclerkofcourt@courts.state.mn.us no later than 4:30 pm on Friday, April 18, 2025.   To see the full description of the position, please visit https://lnkd.in/gqpXEtsx. Questions? Send an email to LegalCounselRules@courts.state.mn.us.

On Friday, students from the Minnesota State University, Mankato Industrial-Organizational Psychology Master’s Program visited the Minnesota Judicial Center! ⚖️ The students met with Sara Kujawski and other members of the branch’s Human Resources team to learn about the Minnesota Judicial Branch. The students also received a tour of the Minnesota Judicial Center and got an inside look at one of the courtrooms.

Happy Minnesota Justice Day! ⚖️ Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson welcomed Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison to the festivities in the historic State Capitol Courtroom. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle joined Supreme Court Justices, Court of Appeals judges, district court judges, and other members of the Judicial Branch for tours of courtroom areas not generally seen by the public and lots of good conversation. The purpose of the annual event is to highlight the importance of access to justice and to answer any questions lawmakers and others may have about the Judicial Branch. Photos: 1) Governor Tim Walz, Chief Justice Natalie Hudson, and Attorney General Keith Ellison 2) Sen. Bobby Champion with Chief Justice Hudson and Associate Justice Theodora Gaitas 3) Associate Justice Gordon Moore and Rep. Harry Niska 4) Associate Justice Sarah Hennesy and Attorney General Keith Ellison 5) Court of Appeals Judge JaPaul Harris with Rep. Cedrick Frazier and Stearns County Judge Mary Mahler 6) Justice Gordon Moore speaks with Sen. Bonnie Westlin 7) A wide shot of the Minnesota Justice Day attendees in the Capitol Courtroom.