Sharon Grewell Benson at a glance
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Sharon Grewell Benson
Biography
Professional career
- Sharon Grewell Benson is a judge of Minnesota’s 7th Judicial District Court, appointed in 2016, re‐elected in 2018 and 2024, with a term expiring January 2031
- Previous Employment: Assistant Public Defender, Seventh Judicial District
- Judge Benson serves in the 7th Judicial District, which includes Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd, and Wadena counties
Education
- University of Minnesota Law School — J.D.
- University of Minnesota — B.A.
Additional information
- Current term expires January 2031.
- Appointed/Elected: Appointed September 6, 2016, by Governor Mark Dayton.
- Minnesota Supreme Court Juvenile Delinquency Rules Committee (2002–2005) and Juvenile Protection Rules Committee (2008–2016).
- Previous Employment: Managing Attorney, Central Minnesota Legal Services
- Previous Employment: Staff Attorney, Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance at East Central Legal Services and St. Cloud Area Legal Services
- Chambered in Fergus Falls, MN, and is one of three judges for Otter Tail County District Court.
- Previous Employment: Attorney member, Benson Law Office, LLC
- She is certified as a Criminal Law Expert by the Minnesota State Bar 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.
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 Seventh Judicial District Court
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Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Security & Weapons Screening - Going to Court
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.
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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