Conciliation Court and Collecting Money

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Booklets

Most families face debt at some time or another. Losing a job, losing public assistance benefits, sudden medical bills, or divorce can push a family into debt. There are many ways creditors can try to collect debts. Two of the most common…
Source: Education for Justice

Checklists

If you are sued for a debt, the company suing you has to tell you they are suing you. They can sue you in Conciliation Court (sometimes called “Small Claims Court”) or in District Court. This Action Plan helps you figure out what steps to…
This checklist helps you ask for a new hearing if you lost your case by “Default.” This checklist is for cases that were filed in Conciliation Court.You might have a Default Judgement against you if:someone sued you   AND …

Do-It-Yourself Forms

This free program helps you create the forms to file a conciliation court, or small claims, case in Minnesota.
Source: Minnesota Courts
When you start a court case, or are already involved in a court case, you are generally required to give the other party (the other side) to the case copies of any papers you are…
Source: Minnesota Courts

Helpful Websites

Information on Remote Court Hearings
Author: Minnesota Courts

The Minnesota Judicial Branch is conducting some court hearings remotely using Zoom, WebEx, and/or VMR. This site includes information for attorneys, parties, and others who are required to appear at remote hearings.

Consumer Assistance Request Form - MN Attorney General
Author: Minnesota Attorney General's Office

Use the Consumer Assistance Request Form if you need help with a problem like unsatisfactory service, bill disputes, or other concerns. When you fill out the form, the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office contacts the organization on your behalf.

Videos

Source: National Center for State Courts