What Anoka County Court Administration Does
Court Administration is the operating office of Anoka County District Court. The Court Administrator is Ann Basta, with the title listed on the official Minnesota Judicial Branch page as H. Ann Basta. The office handles new case filings, scheduling, courtroom support, judicial records, copy and certification orders, jury management, fee collection, and the public access counter. Court Administration is part of the Tenth Judicial District.
Court Administration
Anoka County Courthouse
2100 3rd Avenue
Anoka, MN 55303-2489
(763) 760-6700
Fax: (763) 712-3247
Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Court Administrator: Ann Basta
Court Administration is not the county clerk for marriage licenses or property records; those duties sit under county departments. The clerk function for court case files lives here.
Anoka County Court Administration Phone Directory
The official Contact Us page lists direct lines for each case type. The list helps route calls to the right team instead of through the main line.
| Topic | Phone |
|---|---|
| Anoka County District Court main line | (763) 760-6700 |
| Adoptions and Annulments | (763) 760-6808 |
| Assignments / Scheduling | (763) 760-6575 |
| Bail / Bail Bonds | (763) 760-6540 |
| Change of Name | (763) 760-6800 |
| Civil Information | (763) 760-6800 |
| Conciliation Court | (763) 760-6801 |
| Conservatorships / Guardianships | (763) 760-6802 |
| Copies of Court Documents | (763) 760-6550 |
| Criminal Court Cases | (763) 760-6600 |
| Dissolutions Filing / Family Court | (763) 760-6808 |
| Dissolutions Scheduling | (763) 760-6575 |
| Eviction (Unlawful Detainer) | (763) 760-6800 |
| Filing Fees | (763) 760-6700 |
| Harassment Restraining Order | (763) 760-6808 |
| Jury Duty | (763) 760-6583 |
| Juror Information Line | (763) 760-6590 |
| Juvenile Court | (763) 760-6565 |
| Probate Court Cases | (763) 760-6802 |
| Restitution | (763) 760-6540 |
| Subpoenas Civil / Criminal | (763) 760-6800 / (763) 760-6610 |
Payments for adult criminal and traffic cases work online or by phone at 651-281-3219 (metro) or 1-800-657-3611 (toll-free) for Visa or MasterCard, or by calling 763-760-6580 for Discover or American Express. Restitution payments accept in person or by mail at the courthouse address.
Records Counter and Public Access
The Anoka County Courthouse hosts public access terminals for electronic case records. The terminals provide the most complete view of the court file, including content not posted to MCRO under court rule. Counter staff can help locate paper files from older case types. The counter handles new case filings, copy orders, and request intake.
- Walk in during business hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Tell the counter clerk what record you need. Have a case number or party name ready.
- For private data tied to your own case, bring a government photo ID.
- Use a public terminal for free electronic browsing of the court record.
- Pay for copies or certified copies at the counter; the Copies of Court Documents line is (763) 760-6550.
For online search, see court records, which walks through MCRO Case Search, Document Search, and the case category filters.
How to Request Certified Copies of Anoka County Court Documents
Certified copies are official court-issued copies with an Anoka County District Court seal. They are required for many legal uses, such as filing a marriage record with another agency, requesting a name change after a felony conviction, or registering a foreign judgment. Use Court Administration; MCRO does not issue certified copies.
- Identify the case number. MCRO Case Search can confirm the number by party name.
- Call the Copies of Court Documents line at (763) 760-6550 to confirm the current fee and payment method.
- Request the copy in person at the courthouse counter, by mail to 2100 Third Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303-2489, or by other method allowed by Court Administration.
- Include the case number, the document name, and payment.
- Pick up or receive the certified copy by mail.
Court Copy Fees in Anoka County
The Minnesota Judicial Branch sets District Court copy and certification fees statewide. Anoka County uses the state schedule. The exact rate per page and per document changes with legislative updates and Judicial Branch rule. Confirm the current fee with Court Administration at (763) 760-6550 before mailing payment. The official Court Fees page on the Minnesota Judicial Branch site is the authoritative source.
Note: The Minnesota Judicial Branch Court Fees schedule controls Anoka County court copy and certification fees; confirm the current rate before sending payment.
Filing a New Case With Anoka County Court Administration
The court accepts new filings in person, by mail, and through the state eFile system for parties registered to use it. Each case type has its own filing fee. The Filing Fees line at (763) 760-6700 confirms current rates. The Minnesota Judicial Branch publishes Court Forms Information and Minnesota Guide and File for self-represented filings.
For criminal cases, the County Attorney files most felony, gross misdemeanor, and city-level prosecutions. For private civil matters, the petitioner or attorney files directly with Court Administration. For probate, see the probate records page.
Online Court Tools vs Counter Services
Many tasks happen online today. MCRO covers public case search, document download, hearing search, and judgment search at no cost. Pay Fines on the Minnesota Judicial Branch site handles many adult criminal and traffic payments. The counter still handles tasks that cannot run online, including certified copies, paper filings outside eFile, public-access terminal sessions, in-person hearings, and questions on private case data.
| Task | Online | Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Public case search | Yes (MCRO) | Yes (terminal) |
| Certified copy | No | Yes |
| Pay adult criminal or traffic fine | Yes | Yes |
| File new case (party with eFile) | Yes | Yes |
| Private case data | Limited | Yes, with ID |
| Jury duty management | Yes | Phone line |
Self-Help and Court Administration
The Tenth District Self-Help Center is linked from the Anoka County District Court page. Self-Help Centers help self-represented people find court forms, instructions, and resources. The Minnesota State Law Library at Room G25 in the Judicial Center in St. Paul also serves Anoka County residents. Both work alongside Court Administration but operate independently.
Court Administration staff cannot give legal advice. For legal advice, use Find a Lawyer, the State Law Library, or a local Anoka County attorney.
Mail and Payment to Anoka County Court Administration
The mailing address for court filings, copy orders, restitution payments, and most other paper traffic is Anoka County Courthouse, 2100 Third Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303-2489. Use the same address for the Filing Fees and Copies of Court Documents lines. For Minnesota Department of Revenue delinquent account questions, the court page lists 651-556-3003 (metro) or 1-800-657-3909 (outstate); those calls do not run through Court Administration directly.
Court Administration uses Minnesota Judicial Branch email for the Contact Court by Email link on the official page. Use email for general questions; do not use email for filings or for time-sensitive case events.
Tenth Judicial District Administration
Anoka County District Court is part of the Tenth Judicial District. District-level administration sits above the county-level Court Administration office. The district covers Anoka and a band of suburban and rural counties. The Anoka District Court page links to the Tenth Judicial District for district policies, administrative orders, and the Tenth District Self-Help Center.
For statewide policy, the Minnesota Judicial Branch State Court Administrator's Office is the right reference. Court Administration in Anoka follows both state and district guidance.