Jeremy Clinefelter at a glance
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Jeremy Clinefelter
Biography
Professional career
- The appointed District Court Judge for Fillmore County, Minnesota, serving in the Third Judicial District since December 7, 2022, with a term expiring in 2031
- Employment: Managing Attorney, Minnesota Board of Public Defense, Third Judicial District, Owatonna Office, 2021–2022
- Employment: Attorney, Donnelly Law Office, 2016-2021
- Employment: Assistant Public Defender, Minnesota Board of Public Defense, Third Judicial District, 2016-2021
- Employment: Lead Criminal Attorney, Mower County Attorney’s Office, 2014-2016
- Employment: Assistant County Attorney, Mower County Attorney’s Office, 2003-2014
- Employment: Minnesota Attorney General’s Office, Law Clerk, Criminal Appellate Division, 2001-2002
Education
- Hamline University School of Law — J.D. (2002)
- Graceland College — International Studies and German — B.A. (1996)
Additional information
- Elected in 2024.
- Appointed by Governor Tim Walz on December 7, 2022 to replace the late Hon.
- Appointed/Elected: Appointed by Governor Tim Walz on Dec.
- Current term expires Jan.
- Clinefelter has been active in youth sports, legal ethics, and community service, including coaching Austin Youth Soccer, serving on the Parenting Resource Center’s board, and participating in the Blandin Community Leadership Program
- He has also served in various community and professional roles, including as a Tenth District Ethics Committee Chair and board member for KSMQ Public Television, Cedar Valley Services, and the Austin Youth Soccer Association
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
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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
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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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Biography sources checked August 3, 2026.
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