Mark J. Herzing at a glance
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- Judge
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Mark J. Herzing
Biography
Professional career
- Mark J. Herzing is a judge of Minnesota’s 7th Judicial District Court, appointed in 2019 and re‐elected in 2020, with a term expiring January 2027
- Past Employment: Teacher and coach, Milaca School District
- Past Employment: Assistant Mille Lacs County Attorney
- Past Employment: Teacher, Cambridge-Isanti School District
- He also held the role of a teacher and coach in the Cambridge‐Isanti and Milaca school districts
- Before becoming a judge, Herzing worked as Assistant Mille Lacs County Attorney
Education
- University of St. Thomas Law School — J.D.
- St. Cloud State University — B.S.
- University of St. Thomas — B.A.
Additional information
- Appointed by former Governor Mark Dayton on February 1, 2019 to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Hon.
- handling a range of criminal and civil matters.
- Appointed/Elected: Appointed Feb.
- Current term expires Jan.
- 7th Judicial District Court of Minnesota, which covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd, and Wadena 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
Minnesota Seventh Judicial District Court
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Minnesota Seventh 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.
Minnesota Judicial Branch official judicial roster
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