Minnesota Courthouse Security Line Wait Times & Hours (2026)

Short answer: Arrive at least 20 to 35 minutes before your scheduled courtroom call. Monday and Tuesday mornings have the longest magnetometer lines due to new jury panels checking in simultaneously. Updated 2026-11-04

Morning security checkpoint wait times in Minnesota range from 10 to 18 minutes during peak 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM docket call. The longest typical queue is at Hennepin County Courthouse (Minneapolis) (~18 mins). Minnesota Judicial Branch District Courts allow visitors and jurors to carry silenced cell phones inside government centers and courthouses.

County CourthouseCitySecurity line wait timesPhone LockersJuror Parking
Hennepin County
Hennepin County Courthouse (Minneapolis)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (18 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Minneapolis ~18 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Ramsey County
Ramsey County Courthouse (St. Paul)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 St. Paul ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Dakota County
Dakota County Courthouse (Hastings)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Hastings ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Anoka County
Anoka County Courthouse (Anoka)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Anoka ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Washington County
Washington County Courthouse (Stillwater)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Stillwater ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Stearns County
Stearns County Courthouse (St. Cloud)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 St. Cloud ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Olmsted County
Olmsted County Courthouse (Rochester)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Rochester ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
St. Louis County
St. Louis County Courthouse (Duluth)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Duluth ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
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Frequently Asked Questions

How early should I arrive for an 8:30 AM or 9:00 AM court date in Minnesota?

Arrive at least 20 to 35 minutes before your scheduled courtroom call. Monday and Tuesday mornings have the longest magnetometer lines due to new jury panels checking in simultaneously.

How is this courthouse policy data verified?

We verify every county against official Court Administrative Orders (.gov), Jury Commissioner instructions, and Sheriff Court Security directives. Last verified 2026-11-04.

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