Where can briefs be found prior to a decision by the appellate courts?
Briefs filed with the Clerk of Appellate Courts for cases under review by the Minnesota Supreme Court or Court of Appeals are available in two locations: 1. Clerk of Appellate Courts Suite 305 – Minnesota Judicial Center 25 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-2581 2. Minnesota State Law Library Ground Floor – Minnesota Judicial Center 25 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-2775 The Clerk’s Office keeps the files containing all required documents for a case, including briefs, petitions for review, etc. Briefs and other filed documents cannot be removed from the office, but they may be reviewed there and photocopied. The Clerk’s Office will also provide basic information about a case over the telephone. The Minnesota State Law Library (MSLL) receives duplicate copies of the briefs, and, sometimes, petitions for review or rehearing. All other documents can only be found in the Clerk’s Office. The most current briefs are shelved by the dock
