Anoka County Conciliation Court: Filing a Small Claim in the 10th District

Anoka County sits in the 10th Judicial District, covering the northern Twin Cities suburbs — Blaine, Coon Rapids, Fridley, Andover and the surrounding communities. If the person you're suing resides or the business maintains its principal place of business in Anoka County when you file, you'll file your Conciliation Court case here.

Filing Fee and How to File

The filing fee is the $65 statewide base plus Anoka County's law library surcharge. Statewide totals range from $70–$80, depending on the county. You pay when submitting Form CCT102 (Plaintiff's Statement of Claim and Summons).

You can file electronically through Minnesota's Guide & File portal, which walks you through an interview and populates the claim form automatically. The eFile & eServe system is also available. Paper filings are accepted at the Anoka County Courthouse.

If the filing fee is a hardship, eligible natural persons can apply for a waiver using Form CCT104. Automatic eligibility includes public assistance, representation by a civil legal services or volunteer attorney program based on indigency, or household income at or below 125% of the federal poverty guidelines.

Service of Process

Minnesota's statewide service rules apply:

• Claims of $2,500 or less: the court clerk mails the summons via first-class mail at no extra cost
• Claims over $2,500: you must arrange certified mail with restricted delivery and return receipt requested or hire a process server, then file Form CCT103 (Affidavit of Service) within 60 calendar days

Missing the 60-day window leads to automatic dismissal, so track the date your summons was issued.

What to Expect at the Hearing

Anoka County's Conciliation Court operates within the general civil calendar. Hearings are informal — no formal evidence rules, no court reporter. The judge hears both sides, asks questions, and typically issues a decision by mail.

Bring three organized sets of your evidence: contracts, invoices, photographs, text messages, repair estimates. One set for the judge, one for the opposing party, one for yourself.

Attorneys generally cannot represent parties in Conciliation Court unless the judge authorizes it. Businesses must file Form CCT701 (Power of Attorney) to have an officer or employee appear.

For step-by-step instructions covering the entire filing process, the Minnesota Small Claims Filing Guide includes checklists and deadline trackers for every stage.

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