Elizabeth H. Strand at a glance
- Current role
- Chief Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Minnesota · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Elizabeth H. Strand
Chief Judge · Minnesota Tenth Judicial District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Employment: Private practice: Areas of practice included family law, criminal law, juvenile law, and immigration law, 2002 - 2012
- Employment: Part-time public defender, Tenth Judicial District Public Defender’s Office, Oct
- Chief Judge of the Tenth Judicial District Court of Minnesota, which covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington, and Wright counties
- She has also held the role of Assistant Chief Judge of the district
Education
- William Mitchell College of Law — J.D. (1998)
- University of Minnesota — B.A. (1992)
Additional information
- Elected in 2014 and 2020.
- Appointed by former Governor Mark Dayton on September 10, 2012 to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Hon.
- Employment: Prosecuting Attorney, Cities of Annandale and Buffalo, MN, Jan.
- Appointed/Elected: Appointed by Governor Mark Dayton on Sept.
- Current term expires Jan.
- She is also known for her community service, including volunteer work with the Wright County Law Clinic, Chrysalis, the Hennepin County Legal Access Project, and the Hennepin County Misdemeanor Defense Panel
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 Tenth Judicial District Court
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Minnesota Tenth 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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