Jessica J. Fralich at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Minnesota · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Jessica J. Fralich
Biography
Professional career
- District Court Judge for Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District, appointed by Governor Tim Walz on November 4, 2024, and chambered in Duluth, St. Louis County
- Past Employment: Assistant County Attorney - St. Louis County Attorney's Office
- Position: District Court Judge, Sixth Judicial District (Carlton, Cook, Lake, and St. Louis counties)
Education
- Hamline University School of Law — J.D.
- University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire — B.A.
Additional information
- Listed as the only candidate for the 2026 election for Judge, Minnesota 6th Judicial District Court, Seat 4, on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
- Past Employment: Duluth City Attorney - City of Duluth
- Past Employment: Referee - Sixth Judicial District
- Past Employment: Adjunct Instructor- Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College
- Appointed/Elected: Appointed Nov.
- Current term expires Jan.
- She has also been active in community initiatives such as the Domestic Violence Response Team, Domestic Violence Restorative Circles, and the Range Coordinated Community Response Team
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.
No recording or broadcasting of any remote proceeding is authorized other than as provided by court rules.Remote Hearing Information ↗
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 Sixth Judicial District Court
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Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Security & Weapons Screening - Going to Court
Minnesota Sixth 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.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked August 3, 2026.
Minnesota Judicial Branch official judicial roster
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