Troy G. Timmerman at a glance
- Current role
- Assistant Chief Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Minnesota · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Troy G. Timmerman
Assistant Chief Judge · Minnesota Fifth Judicial District Court
Biography
Professional career
- In the November 3, 2026 general election, Timmerman is the only candidate for Judge, 5th Judicial District Court, Seat 13, and is listed as unopposed per Minnesota’s Secretary of State filings
- Past Employment: Faribault County Attorney
- Past Employment: Assistant Public Defender and Managing Attorney, Fifth Judicial District
- Appointed Assistant Chief Judge of the Faribault County District Court and serves as a judge for the 5th Judicial District, which covers Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, and Watonwan counties
Education
- University of Northern Iowa — B.A.
- University of Minnesota — J.D.
Additional information
- Elected 2020.
- Appointed by Governor Mark Dayton on January 18, 2018 to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Hon.
- Past Employment: Private practice, Wendland Timmerman PA
- Appointed/Elected: Appointed by Governor Mark Dayton on Jan.
- Current term expires Jan.
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 Fifth Judicial District Court
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Minnesota Fifth 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
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Biography sources checked August 3, 2026.
Minnesota Judicial Branch official judicial roster
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