Department Overview

The Court Administrator provides staff support for a full range of court operations for the District Court. The department is responsible for processing and management of all records and files of the court as well as providing services to the public, other county offices and the judiciary. The department is also responsible for processing and calendaring of Civil, Family/Probate, Criminal/Traffic, Juvenile, and Conciliation (small claims) cases through the court system. Court Administration is also responsible for the collection and disbursement of fines, fees, and restitution, and safeguarding all court ordered trusts.

Traffic Fine Information - obtain the fine amount for various traffic violations. Also included is detailed general information, telephone numbers, and fee payment schedules, for the Rice County Court System.

Mastercard and VISA are accepted.

Court Calendar - obtain the schedule of court calendar.

Jury Service - obtain general information regarding frequently asked questions about jury service.

Court Forms - obtain Minnesota court forms.

To pay fines by phone, or for questions on tickets or fines, please call:

1-800-657-3611  (or)  (651) 281-3219 (metro)

Court Administration hours are:

Monday thru Thursday - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Fridays - 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.