Marta M. Chou at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Minnesota · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Marta M. Chou
Biography
Professional career
- Judge of the Fourth Judicial District Court of Minnesota (Hennepin County), serving in the Criminal Division and overseeing specialized Treatment Courts such as the Model Drug Court, DWI Court, and H.O.M.E.S. Court
Education
- University of Wisconsin Law School — J.D. (2003)
- B.A. — James Madison College and Honors College at Michigan State University — 1999
Additional information
- Current term expires December 31, 2028.
- Appointed/Elected: Elected in 2016 and 2022.
- Employment: Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P., 2003-2011.
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 Fourth 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 2026-07-26Security & Weapons Screening - Going to Court
Minnesota Fourth 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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