Christopher J. Strandlie at a glance
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Christopher J. Strandlie
Biography
Professional career
- Christopher J. Strandlie is a judge of Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District Court, appointed in 2017, re‐elected in 2018 and 2024, and currently serving until January 2025
- Past Employment: Partner, Kimball and Strandlie Law Office
- Past Employment: Assistant Cass County Attorney
- Past Employment: Assistant Ninth Judicial District Public Defender
Education
- University of Minnesota–Duluth — B.A.
- University of North Dakota School of Law — J.D.
Additional information
- In April 2024, Judge Strandlie approved a new Beltrami County redistricting plan after ruling that the county’s original plan violated state statutes on population shifts.
- Elected in 2018 amd 2024.
- 6, 2017, by Governor Mark Dayton.
- Past Employment: Alternative public defender, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
- Appointed/Elected: Appointed Oct.
- Current term expires Jan.
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
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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
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Minnesota Ninth 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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