Court Administrator

Rice County Courthouse, located in Faribault, MN, is a district court that handles a wide range of legal matters including civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic cases. As part of the Third Judicial District, this courthouse serves as the primary jurisdiction for Rice County. With a commitment to accessibility and fairness, the courthouse provides resources such as remote hearing options, ignition interlock programs, parenting education classes, and victim services. Operating under the guidance of the Third Judicial District Administration, Rice County Courthouse follows established orders and policies to ensure efficient and transparent proceedings. The court calendar, although not comprehensive, offers a searchable PDF format for individuals to locate their case information. Committed to public access, the courthouse also provides language access plans, law libraries, and self-help centers to assist individuals in navigating the legal system.Generated from the website

The Rice County Public Health department s Nursing Service division is a part of the government of Rice County in Minnesota. The division is a home health care agency that is certified by Medicare and licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health. It provides nursing services and accepts various insurance plans and policies. The Rice County Public Health department s Nursing Service division also offers physical, occupational and speech therapies. The department provides foster care and assisted living services. The Rice County Public Health department additionally offers long-term care consultation solutions. It provides adult day services, as well as several employment options.

The Steele County Administration Center maintains a human services department that offers services for the protection of adults and children and assistance for custodial and non-custodial parents. The center provides medical and financial assistance. The Steele County Administration Center s environmental services division provides information related to health issues and concerns, waste reduction, resource conservation and pollution prevention, as well as coordinates a well water testing program. Its environmental service division conducts the Green Source 2020 community project. The center s planning, zoning and building inspection department administers land use and zoning ordinances and uniform building codes. The Steele County Administration Center is located in Owatonna, Minn.