ATTENTION:
In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Anoka County closed all its non-emergency, in-person services including but not limited to:
- Anoka County Government Center (5/20/20 UPDATE: 1ST FLOOR IS OPEN - PUBLIC CAN ACCESS PROPERTY RECORDS & TAXATION SERVICE COUNTER, AND ELECTIONS & VOTER REGISTRATION COUNTER)
- Human Services Centers (Blaine/Eastern/Southern Neighborhood)
- License and Passport Centers
- Libraries
- Parks buildings
ANOKA COUNTY FACILITIES WILL REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
More info here. [Link: https://www.anokacounty.us/3862/COVID-19-Impact-on-Anoka-County-Services]
MEETINGS WITH THE PUBLIC:
The Attorney’s Office is postponing all non-essential in-person meetings and scheduling phone or web-based conferences whenever possible. If you have questions or need to reschedule an appointment, call 763-324-5550 or email attorney@co.anoka.mn.us.
COURT OPERATIONS:
The Anoka County Attorney’s Office continues to operate and process cases, with priority given to cases in which public or private safety is at risk and cases in which a speedy trial demand has been made. We are following the Supreme Court’s directives, which can be found here. [Link: http://www.mncourts.gov/Emergency.aspx] Beginning July 13, masks will be required in all state court facilities.
COURT RESOURCES:
The Minnesota Judicial Branch has created a self-help page for litigants navigating the court process during this time. There are digital aids, guides for e-filing, and contact information for help. The page can be found here. [Link: http://www.mncourts.gov/About-The-Courts/NewsAndAnnouncements/ItemDetail.aspx?id=1877 ]
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE FOR 2021 TAX PETITIONS:
In light of the public facility closures, which may interfere with the service deadline of April 30, 2021, for tax petitions, Anoka County has developed alternative methods for service of tax petitions. Details and instructions are found in this document. [Link: https://www.anokacounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/25448/COVID-19-Alternative-Service-of-Tax-Petitions-PAY-2021]
