MINNESOTA COURT RULES

GENERAL RULES OF PRACTICE

General Rules of Practice for the District Courts

Adopted Effective January 1, 1992
With amendments effective through January 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
	2	Court Decorum; Roles of Judges and Lawyers
	3	Ex Parte Orders
	4	Visual and Audio Recordings
	5	Appearance by Out-of-State Lawyers
	6	Form of Pleadings that Are Not Filed Electronically
	7	Proof of Service
	8	Interpreters
	9	Frivolous Litigation
	10	Tribal Court Orders and Judgments
	11	Submission of Confidential Information
	12	Requirement for Comparable Means of Service
	13	Requirement to Provide Notice of Current Address
	14	E-Filing and E-Service
	15	Affidavits
	16	Pagination of Court Filings and Exhibits
	17	Transcript Filing Requirements
	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

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

PART B. SCHEDULING

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

PART C. MOTIONS

115

Motion Practice

PART D. MISCELLANEOUS MOTION PRACTICE

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

PART E. TRIAL MANAGEMENT

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

PART F. SPECIAL PROCEDURES

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

PART G. APPENDIX OF FORMS

Form

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

PART H. MINNESOTA CIVIL TRIALBOOK

Section

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

TITLE III. REGISTRATION OF LAND TITLES

PART A. PROCEEDINGS FOR INITIAL REGISTRATION

Rule

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

PART B. PROCEEDINGS SUBSEQUENT TO INITIAL REGISTRATION

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

PART C. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

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

TITLE IV. RULES OF FAMILY COURT PROCEDURE

PART A. PROCEEDINGS, MOTIONS, AND ORDERS

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

PART B. EXPEDITED CHILD SUPPORT PROCESS

I. GENERAL RULES

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

II. PROCEEDINGS

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

III. REVIEW AND APPEAL

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

IV. FORMS

379

Forms

TITLE V. PROBATE RULES

Rule

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

APPENDIX OF FORMS

Form

417.02

Trustee's Accounting

TITLE VI. CONCILIATION COURT RULES

Rule

	501	Applicability of Rules
	502	Jurisdiction
	503	Computation of Time
	504	Judge(s); Administrator; Reporting
	505	Commencement of Action
	506	Fees; Affidavit in Lieu of Fees
	507	Statement of Claim and Counterclaim; Contents; Verification
	508	Summons; Trial Date
	509	Counterclaim
	510	Counterclaim in Excess of Court's Jurisdiction
	511	Notice of Settlement
	512	Trial
	513	Absolute or Conditional Costs; Filing of Orders
	514	Notice of Order for Judgment
	515	Entry of Judgment
	516	Costs and Disbursements
	517	Payment of Judgment
	518	Docketing of Judgment in District Court; Enforcement
	519	Docketing of Judgment Payable in Installments
	520	Vacation of Judgment Order and Judgment
	521	Removal (Appeal) to District Court
	522	Pleadings in District Court
	523	Procedure in District Court
	524	Mandatory Costs in District Court
	525	Appeal 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
	602	Housing Court Referee
	603	Parties
	604	Complaint
	605	Return of Summons
	606	Filing of Affidavits
	607	Calendar Call
	608	Withheld Rent
	609	Restitution
	610	Motions
	611	Review of Referee's Decision
	612	Discovery

TITLE VIII. RULES RELATING TO CRIMINAL MATTERS

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

APPENDIX OF FORMS

Form

702

[Deleted]

TITLE IX. JURY MANAGEMENT RULES

Rule

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

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

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