Rice County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Rice County, Minnesota.

Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07

Clerk of Court

Rice County District Court, Court Administration

Lisa Ernste

(507) 497-7134

Self-Help & Jury

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Jury Service
E-FilingYes for attorneys an…

Minnesota eFile & eServe (Tyler) · Yes for attorneys and government agencies; optional for self-represented

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Filing Fees
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Civil Complaint
$325.00
$325.00 (first paper fee; $310 base + $15 county law library fee)
Small Claims
$80.00
$80.00 (conciliation court first paper; $65 base + $15 law library fee)
Divorce / Family
$405.00
$405.00 (dissolution of marriage with or without children; $340 base + $50 + $15 law library fee)