Court Administration

Timothy J. Looby Resident Judge

Karen V. Messner Court Administrator

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 485 the Court Administrator shall perform all duties assigned by law and by the rules of the court.  The Court Administrator's Office is responsible for record keeping, case flow and jury management for District Court cases filed within the County. These cases include juvenile, civil, family, probate, criminal, traffic as well as conciliation court cases.

Sibley County District Court is one of seven courts in Minnesota's First Judicial District and serves an area of 589 square miles and a population of approximately 15,126. Our historic courthouse is located in Gaylord, Minnesota.

OFFICE HOURS AND LOCATION

Karen V. Messner,
Court  Administrator
(507) 237-4053 or [email]
Our Mission Statement

To provide justice through a system that assures equal access for the fair and timely resolution of cases and controversies.