IV. Quick Reference Tools
A. How to search for records in Hennepin County
B. General checklists for plaintiffs and defendants
A. How to search for records in Hennepin County (i.e., to ensure accuracy of defendant's name)
Note: The client's case may be dismissed if he/she has listed the defendant's name incorrectly.
An entity name and business records search can be done here.
Court records (civil judgments, family court, conciliation court, naturalization, etc.) can be found here.
City of Minneapolis property tax search-which indicates whether a landlord is licensed to rent-can be done here.
Property records can be found here.
Other, miscellaneous information can be found here.
B. General checklists for plaintiffs and defendants
| Practice Tip: Essential elements for all claims can be found in Tab 2 in the CCC filing cabinet, or click here. Start with the info sheet there to begin filling out the claim form. |
Checklist for Conciliation Court Plaintiffs See Tab 3 in CCC filing cabinet, or click here.
You can also click here for more information.
Checklist for Conciliation Court Defendants See Tab 4 in CCC filing cabinet or click here.
See Tab 24 in the CCC filing cabinet ("Attachment to an Answer"), or click here.
Click here for counterclaims.
Click here for continuances.
Click here for a fact sheet titled "If You Are Sued."
Click here for information on hearing preparation.
