Minnesota courts may publish required court notices on their website

A district court may post required court notices on the Minnesota judicial branch website. This applies only to notices, summonses, orders, or other court process that the district court must publish in a judicial proceeding. The judicial branch must determine that no qualified local newspaper is likely to reach the affected area or people. Website notices must appear in substantially the same form and stay posted for the same period as newspaper notices.

A petitioner must notify the public authority about certain family court proceedings. The duty covers divorce or legal separation involving children, parentage, or child custody when either party receives public assistance or applies for it after the case begins. The notice must include both parties’ full names, Social Security numbers, and birth dates. Notice is required if either party is receiving public assistance or applies for it after the proceeding begins.

A restitution order entered as a civil judgment does not expire until paid or discharged by court order. The judgment may be in the name of a person named to receive restitution and, if it reimbursed the victim, the Crime Victims Reimbursement Board. The rule applies to a restitution order entered as a civil judgment. The judgment does not expire on its own; it remains in effect until satisfied or discharged by court order.

The Supreme Court Council on Child Protection must submit its final report by December 15, 2026, and expires June 30, 2027. The report must detail the council’s blueprint and go to the governor, chief justice, and legislative committee leaders responsible for child protection. The one-time $1 million appropriation is available until June 30, 2027.