Juanita C. Freeman at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Minnesota · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Juanita C. Freeman
Biography
Professional career
- In 2018, Freeman became Washington County’s first Black judge, a milestone she has said she hopes to use to build trust in the justice system
- Past Employment: Senior Assistant Hennepin County Attorney
- She has also been an adjunct professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law and served on the Gateway to Legal Education board
Education
- Mitchell Hamline School of Law — J.D.
- Hamline University — B.A.
Additional information
- Elected in 2020.
- Appointed by former Governor Mark Dayton on November 13, 2018 to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Hon.
- Appointed/Elected: Appointed Nov.
- Current term expires Jan.
- Judge Freeman presides over criminal and civil cases in the 10th Judicial District, which includes Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington, and Wright 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
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Minnesota Tenth Judicial District Court
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