Guardian Ad Litem Program - Hennepin County Fourth Judicial District Court
590 Park Avenue S, Room 100, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Hennepin County residents or Hennepin County District Court case
Any relevant documents that support the appointment
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Intake Family Court
Intake Juvenile Court
Interpreters available; Spanish
Call; visit website; walk in
Set by court
Hennepin County, MN
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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.
09/24/2025
Hennepin County Fourth Judicial District Court
County court administration