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GENERAL RULES OF PRACTICE

General Rules of Practice for the District Courts

Adopted Effective January 1, 1992
With amendments effective through July 1, 2025

TABLE OF HEADNOTES

TITLE I. RULES APPLICABLE TO ALL COURT PROCEEDINGS

Rule 1.Scope of Rules; Modification; Service on Parties; Applicability to Self-Represented Litigants
Rule 2.Court Decorum; Roles of Judges and Lawyers
Rule 3.Ex Parte Orders
Rule 4.Visual and Audio Recordings
Rule 5.Appearance by Out-of-State Lawyers
Rule 6.Form of Pleadings that Are Not Filed Electronically
Rule 7.Proof of Service
Rule 8.Interpreters
Rule 9.Frivolous Litigation
Rule 10.Tribal Court Orders and Judgments
Rule 11.Submission of Confidential Information
Rule 12.Requirement for Comparable Means of Service
Rule 13.Requirement to Provide Notice of Current Address
Rule 14.E-Filing and E-Service
Rule 15.Affidavits
Rule 16.Pagination of Court Filings and Exhibits
Rule 17.Transcript Filing Requirements
Rule 18.Personal Leave Continuance

APPENDIX OF FORMS

Form
5[Deleted]
11.1[Deleted]
11.2[Deleted]

TITLE II. RULES GOVERNING CIVIL ACTIONS

PART A. PLEADINGS, PARTIES, AND LAWYERS

Rule 101.Scope of Rules
Rule 102.Form of Pleadings [Renumbered Rule 6]
Rule 103.Proof of Service [Renumbered Rule 7]
Rule 104.Civil Cover Sheet and Certificate of Representation and Parties
Rule 105.Withdrawal of Counsel
Rule 106.Hearing on Motion to Remove Judge for Actual Prejudice or Bias
Rule 107.Procedure for Challenge for Having a Referee Hear a Matter
Rule 108.Guardian Ad Litem
Rule 109.Application for Leave to Answer or Reply
Rule 110.Self-Help Programs

PART B. SCHEDULING

Rule 111.Scheduling of Cases
Rule 112.Joint Statement of the Case
Rule 113.Assignment of Case(s) to a Single Judge
Rule 114.Alternative Dispute Resolution

PART C. MOTIONS

Rule 115.Motion Practice

PART D. MISCELLANEOUS MOTION PRACTICE

Rule 116.Orders to Show Cause
Rule 117.Default Hearings
Rule 118.Injunctive Relief Against Municipalities
Rule 119.Applications for Attorney Fees
Rule 120.[Reserved for Future Use]

PART E. TRIAL MANAGEMENT

Rule 121.Notice of Settlement
Rule 122.Continuance
Rule 123.Voir Dire of Jurors in Cases in Which Insurance Company Interested in Defense or Outcome of Action
Rule 124.Reporting of Opening Statement and Final Arguments
Rule 125.Automatic Stay
Rule 126.Judgment--Entry by Adverse Party
Rule 127.Expert Witness Fees
Rule 128.Retrieval or Destruction of Exhibits
Rule 129.Use of Administrator's Files
Rule 130.Exhibit Numbering
Rule 131.Use of Interactive Video Teleconference in Civil Cases
Rule 132.[Reserved for Future Use]
Rule 133.[Reserved for Future Use]
Rule 134.[Reserved for Future Use]

PART F. SPECIAL PROCEDURES

Rule 135.Restraining Order-Bond
Rule 136.Garnishments and Attachments-Bonds to Release-Entry of Judgment Against Garnishee
Rule 137.Receivers
Rule 138.Banks in Liquidation
Rule 139.Lawyers as Sureties
Rule 140.Supplemental Proceedings
Rule 141.Condemnation
Rule 142.Trustees-Accounting-Petition For Appointment [Renumbered Rule 417]
Rule 143.Actions by Representatives-Attorneys' Fees
Rule 144.Actions for Death by Wrongful Act
Rule 145.Actions on Behalf of Minors and Incompetent Persons
Rule 146.Complex Cases

PART G. APPENDIX OF FORMS

Form
104Certificate of Representation and Parties
111.02Informational Statement (Civil Matters-Non-Family)
111.03Request for Deferral of Scheduling Deadlines
112.01Joint Statement of the Case
114.01[Deleted]
114.02[Deleted]
119.05[Deleted]
142.02[Renumbered Form 417.02]
145.1Receipt of Minor Settlement Order and Funds
145.2Combined Motion and Order for Release of Minor Settlement Funds

PART H. MINNESOTA CIVIL TRIALBOOK

Section
1Scope; Policy
2[Deleted]
3[Deleted]
4[Deleted]
5Pre-Trial Conferences
6Voir Dire of Jurors
7Preliminary Instructions
8Opening Statement and Final Arguments
9Availability of Witnesses
10Examination of Witnesses
11Interpreters
12Exhibits
13Custody of Exhibits
14Sealing and Handling of Confidential Exhibits
15Instructions
16Questions by Jurors
17Special Verdicts
18Polling and Discharge

TITLE III. REGISTRATION OF LAND TITLES

PART A. PROCEEDINGS FOR INITIAL REGISTRATION

Rule 201.Applicability of Rules
Rule 202.Applications--Indorsements
Rule 203.Abstracts of Title
Rule 204.Title Based Upon an Adjudication Not Final, or Upon Estoppel
Rule 205.Examiner's Report--Petition and Order for Summons
Rule 206.Documents to be Filed--Effect of Notice and Appearance
Rule 207.Affidavit of No Answer and Court Administrator's Certificate of Default
Rule 208.Hearings in Default Cases--Filing Documents
Rule 209.Issues Raised by Answer--Reply
Rule 210.Trial of Contested Issues
Rule 211.Interlocutory Decree Establishing Boundaries
Rule 212.Protection of Interests Acquired Pendente Lite--Provision for Immediate Registration After Hearing

PART B. PROCEEDINGS SUBSEQUENT TO INITIAL REGISTRATION

Rule 213.Title of Proceedings
Rule 214.Trial and Hearing
Rule 215.New Certificates, Amendments, Etc.
Rule 216.New Duplicate Certificate

PART C. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Rule 217.Cases Not Requiring Special Order of Court
Rule 218.State Tax Deeds
Rule 219.Deeds of Housing and Urban Development
Rule 220.Birth Certificates
Rule 221.Death Certificates
Rule 222.Condominiums

TITLE IV. RULES OF FAMILY COURT PROCEDURE

PART A. PROCEEDINGS, MOTIONS, AND ORDERS

Rule 301.Scope; Time
Rule 302.Commencement; Parties
Rule 303.Motions; Emergency Relief; Orders to Show Cause
Rule 304.Scheduling of Cases
Rule 305.Pretrial Conferences
Rule 306.Default
Rule 307.Final Hearings
Rule 308.Final Order, Judgment or Decree
Rule 309.Contempt
Rule 310.Alternative Dispute Resolution
Rule 311.Forms
Rule 312.Review of Referee's Findings or Recommendations
Rule 313.Confidential Numbers and Tax Returns
Rule 314.Parentage Proceedings
Rule 315.Third-Party Custody and Application of Indian Child Welfare Act

PART B. EXPEDITED CHILD SUPPORT PROCESS

I. GENERAL RULES

Rule 351.Scope; Purpose
Rule 352.Definitions
Rule 353.Types of Proceedings
Rule 354.Computation of Time
Rule 355.Methods of Service; Filing
Rule 356.Fees
Rule 357.Legal Representation and Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem
Rule 358.Court Interpreters
Rule 359.Telephone and Interactive Video
Rule 360.Intervention
Rule 361.Discovery
Rule 362.Settlement
Rule 363.Default
Rule 364.Hearing Process
Rule 365.Decision and Order of Child Support Magistrate
Rule 366.Transcript
Rule 367.Administration of Expedited Child Support Process; Child Support Magistrates
Rule 368.Removal of a Particular Child Support Magistrate
Rule 369.Role of County Attorney and Employees of the County Agency

II. PROCEEDINGS

Rule 370.Establishment of Support Proceedings
Rule 371.Parentage Actions
Rule 372.Motions to Modify, Motions to Set Support, and Other Matters
Rule 373.Enforcement Proceedings
Rule 374.Civil Contempt

III. REVIEW AND APPEAL

Rule 375.Motion to Correct Clerical Mistakes
Rule 376.Motion for Review
Rule 377.Procedure on a Motion to Correct Clerical Mistakes, Motion for Review, or Combined Motion
Rule 378.Appeal to Court of Appeals

IV. FORMS

Rule 379.Forms

TITLE V. PROBATE RULES

Rule 401.Applicability of Rules
Rule 402.Definitions
Rule 403.Documents
Rule 404.Notice in Formal Proceedings
Rule 405.Interim Orders
Rule 406.Uncontested Formal Proceedings
Rule 407.Appointment
Rule 408.Informal Proceedings
Rule 409.Formal Testacy and Appointment Proceedings
Rule 410.Transfer of Real Estate
Rule 411.Closing Estates
Rule 412.Fees, Vouchers, and Tax Returns
Rule 413.Subsequent Proceedings
Rule 414.Fiduciaries
Rule 415.Registrar
Rule 416.Guardianships and Conservatorships
Rule 417.Trustees-Accounting-Petition for Appointment
Rule 418.Deposit of Wills
Rule 419.Electronic Service

APPENDIX OF FORMS

Form
417.02Trustee's Accounting

TITLE VI. CONCILIATION COURT RULES

Rule 501.Applicability of Rules
Rule 502.Jurisdiction
Rule 503.Computation of Time
Rule 504.Judge(s); Administrator; Reporting
Rule 505.Commencement of Action
Rule 506.Fees; Affidavit in Lieu of Fees
Rule 507.Statement of Claim and Counterclaim; Contents; Verification
Rule 508.Summons; Trial Date
Rule 509.Counterclaim
Rule 510.Counterclaim in Excess of Court's Jurisdiction
Rule 511.Notice of Settlement
Rule 512.Trial
Rule 513.Absolute or Conditional Costs; Filing of Orders
Rule 514.Notice of Order for Judgment
Rule 515.Entry of Judgment
Rule 516.Costs and Disbursements
Rule 517.Payment of Judgment
Rule 518.Docketing of Judgment in District Court; Enforcement
Rule 519.Docketing of Judgment Payable in Installments
Rule 520.Vacation of Judgment Order and Judgment
Rule 521.Removal (Appeal) to District Court
Rule 522.Pleadings in District Court
Rule 523.Procedure in District Court
Rule 524.Mandatory Costs in District Court
Rule 525Appeal from District Court

APPENDIX OF FORMS

Form
UCF-8[Deleted]
UCF-9[Deleted]
UCF-10[Deleted]
UCF-22[Deleted]
508.01[Deleted]

TITLE VII. HOUSING COURT RULES-HENNEPIN AND RAMSEY COUNTIES

Rule 601.Applicability of Rules
Rule 602.Housing Court Referee
Rule 603.Parties
Rule 604.Complaint
Rule 605.Return of Summons
Rule 606.Filing of Affidavits
Rule 607.Calendar Call
Rule 608.Withheld Rent
Rule 609.Restitution
Rule 610.Motions
Rule 611.Review of Referee's Decision
Rule 612.Discovery

TITLE VIII. RULES RELATING TO CRIMINAL MATTERS

Rule 701.Applicability of Rules
Rule 702.Bail
Rule 703.Certificates of Representation
Rule 704.Timely Appearances
Rule 705.Complaints and Warrants--Submission to Second Judge
Rule 706.Custody of Exhibits
Rule 707.Transcription of Pleas, Sentences, and Revocation Hearings in Felony, Gross Misdemeanor, and Extended Jurisdiction Juvenile Proceedings, and Grand Jury Proceedings
Rule 708.ITV in Criminal Cases

APPENDIX OF FORMS

Form
702[Deleted]

TITLE IX. JURY MANAGEMENT RULES

Rule 801.General Policy
Rule 802.Definitions
Rule 803.Jury Commissioner
Rule 804.Jury Administration Plan
Rule 805.Random Selection Procedures
Rule 806.Jury Source List
Rule 807.Jury Questionnaire and Summons.
Rule 808.Qualifications for Jury Service
Rule 809.Discrimination Prohibited
Rule 810.Excuses and Deferrals
Rule 811.Term of Jury Service
Rule 812.Juror Use
Rule 813.Challenging Compliance with Selection Procedure
Rule 814.Records

TITLE X. MINNESOTA RULES OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROCEDURE IN JUVENILE AND FAMILY COURT

Rule 901.Scope of Rules; Implementation
Rule 902.Minimum Qualifications
Rule 903.Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem
Rule 904.Designation of New Guardian Ad Litem or Discharge of Guardian Ad Litem from Particular Case
Rule 905.General Responsibilities of Guardians Ad Litem
Rule 906.Ex Parte Contact Prohibited
Rule 907.Rights of Guardians Ad Litem
Rule 908.[Renumbered Rule 905]
Rule 909.[Renumbered Rule 907]
Rule 910.[Deleted]
Rule 911.[Deleted]
Rule 912.[Deleted]
Rule 913.[Deleted]