Carol A. Hooten at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Current assignment
- Court of Appeals of Minnesota
- Jurisdiction
- Minnesota · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Carol A. Hooten
Judge · Minnesota Court of Appeals
Biography
Professional career
- Judge, Court of Appeals of Minnesota, 2012-present
Education
- William Mitchell College of Law in — J.D. (1978)
Additional information
- She served until November 30, 2021, when she retired In 2020, she won re‐election in the general election for District 3 of the Court of Appeals, securing 99.1% of the vote Her tenure included handling appellate cases across Minnesota, with a focus on ensuring fair and consistent legal outcomes
- Retired Minnesota judge best known for her service on the Minnesota Court of Appeals and as a Scott County District Court judge
- She also served on the Minnesota State Family Law Committee and the First District Guardian ad Litem Advisory Committee
- Chair of the Scott County Juvenile Justice Coordinating Committee
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
Statewide
Minnesota Judicial Branch remote-hearing guidance says recording or broadcasting a remote proceeding is not authorized except as provided by court rules.
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Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Minnesota court guidance cites Rule 4 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice and says pictures or voice recordings are not allowed except the official court record.
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Sources
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Biography sources checked August 2, 2026.
Minnesota Court of Appeals current judicial profile
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