Guardian Ad Litem Program - Hennepin County Fourth Judicial District Court

590 Park Avenue S, Room 100, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Eligibility

Hennepin County residents or Hennepin County District Court case

Required documents

Any relevant documents that support the appointment

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

(612)348-6734

Voice - Intake Family Court

(612)348-4822

Voice - Intake Juvenile Court

https://mn.gov/guardian-ad-litem/

Interpretation services

Interpreters available; Spanish

Application process

Call; visit website; walk in

Fees

Set by court

Service area

Hennepin County, MN

Other Information

Languages

Spanish

Application Process

Walk In

Description

Provides court-appointed special advocates to represent the best interests of children in legal proceedings. Appointed in child protection matters (Juvenile Court) and select family law cases, including child custody, visitation, domestic abuse, and paternity cases. Conducts independent investigations and makes recommendations to the court regarding the child's welfare. Additionally, the program recruits and trains volunteer Guardians ad Litem to support its mission.

Last Assured

09/24/2025

What's Here

Guardians ad Litem

Providing organization

Hennepin County Fourth Judicial District Court

County court administration