Court Administration

Nicollet County Court Administration is located on the 2nd floor of the Nicollet County Government Center at:

501 S. Minnesota Avenue, St. Peter, MN, 56082

We are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and closed on weekends and legal holidays.

Contacting Court Administration by Phone

If you have questions regarding:

  • Upcoming hearings
  • Legal actions
  • Restraining orders or orders for protection (OFP)
  • Conciliation court
  • Family court
  • Criminal or traffic matters
  • Juvenile court 
  • Other court-related matters

Please call our direct line at 507-550-7032. Follow the prompts to be transferred to the correct location, or press any number to be transferred to a person.

Citations and Fines

If you need to pay a citation, please call 800-657-3611.  You can also pay your fine online using the "Pay Fines" link here: https://www.mncourts.gov/Pay-a-Fine.aspx

Jury Duty

If you have questions about Jury Duty, please call the Jury Line at 507-550-7033 and follow the prompts.

Contact the Court by Email

If you need to email correspondence or exhibits for a scheduled hearing, please email us at 5thNicolletCourtAdmin@courts.state.mn.us

Court Forms 

Court Forms and other resources are available for use by self-represented litigants. Visit the link for more information: https://www.mncourts.gov/GetForms.aspx

MN Self-Help Center 

A Self-Help Center is a place where you can find helpful information and services about your legal problem if you are not represented by an attorney. Legal information includes: court forms, tools to help you complete court forms, answers to general questions about court processes or procedures, and tips on preparing for your day in court. Call 651-435-6535, or visit their website for more information: https://www.mncourts.gov/selfhelp/