Shan C. Wang at a glance
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Shan C. Wang
Assistant Chief Judge · Minnesota Seventh Judicial District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Shan C. Wang is the Assistant Chief Judge of Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District, serving Stearns County and appointed in 2017, re‐elected in 2018 and 2024, with a term expiring January 2031
- Past Employment: Chief – Criminal Division, Stearns County Attorney’s Office (2007 – 2017)
- Past Employment: Stearns County Attorney, Stearns County Attorney’s Office (2004 – 2007)
- Assistant Stearns County Attorney (2004–2007) He also held the role of a law clerk to Hon
- Past Employment: Law Clerk, Hon. Regina M. Chu, Hennepin County District Court (2002 – 2004)
- Assistant Chief Judge for the Seventh Judicial District, which covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd, and Wadena counties
Education
- University of Minnesota Law School — J.D. (2002)
- Chicago State University — B.A. (1999)
Additional information
- Elected in 2018 and 2024.Current term expires January 2031.
- Appointed/Elected: Appointed September 6, 2017, by Governor Mark Dayton.
- He is chambered in St. Cloud, Stearns County Minnesota County Attorneys Association
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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