Christine A. Long at a glance
- Current role
- Chief Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Minnesota · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Christine A. Long
Chief Judge · Minnesota Third Judicial District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Assistant Chief Judge, 3rd Judicial District (2021–2025)
- Employment: Assistant Steele County Attorney, 1991 – 2010
- Partner at Ruth, Schreiner & Long (1994–1999) and Associate (1991–1994)
- Employment: Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, Law Clerk, juvenile protection division, 1990 - 1991
Education
- University of Minnesota Law School — J.D.
Additional information
- She was appointed in June 2010, re‐elected in 2012, 2018, and 2024, and currently serves as Chief Judge
- Term expires January 2031.
- Appointed/Elected: Appointed June 2010, by Governor Tim Pawlenty.
- Employment: \- Partner 1994 - 1999
- Employment: \- Associate 1991 - 1994
- She also interned with the Professional Education Group (1989–1990)
- Judge Long presides over the Third Judicial District Court of Minnesota, which covers Rice County and includes Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, and Winona Counties.
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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Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Remote Hearing Information
Minnesota Third Judicial District Court
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Minnesota Third Judicial District Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
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Minnesota Judicial Branch official judicial roster
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