Kerry W. Meyer at a glance
- Current role
- Chief Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Minnesota · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Kerry W. Meyer
Chief Judge · Minnesota Fourth Judicial District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Employment: Assistant Hennepin County Attorney, Hennepin County Attorney's Office, 1992-2006 (violent crimes division 2004-2006, property division 2002-2004, gangs division 1998-2002, juvenile division 1992-1997)
- Employment: Law Clerk, Hennepin County Attorney's Office, 1991-1992
Education
- University of Minnesota Law School — J.D. (1990)
- Alma College (Michigan) — B.A. (1987)
Additional information
- Current term expires in January 2027.
- Employment: Chief Judge - November 2023 to present
- In 2024, Judge Meyer briefly changed bail procedures for misdemeanor domestic abuse cases, then reversed the policy less than a month later following public safety concerns
- Employment: Assistant Chief Judge - July 2020 to November 2023
- Employment: Presiding Judge of Criminal Division - September 2017 to July 2020
- Elected in 2008, 2014 and 2020.
- Appointed/Elected: Appointed on Aug.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
Statewide
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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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