SERVICE OF PROCESS UPON INDIVIDUALS We make up to three (3) separate service attempts, once in the morning, once at mid-day, and once in the evening between the hours of PM and PM, to increase the likelihood that service of process is complete.
Rule 69. In aid of the judgment or execution, the judgment creditor, or successor in interest when that interest appears of record, may obtain discovery from any person, including the judgment debtor, in the manner provided by these rules.
Legal name changes (other than those done through marriage) are handled by the District Court of the county you where you live. Ramsey county residents call the Civil Court 651-266-8253 or download instructions and forms from the Ramsey District Court website.
Rule 5 prescribes the procedure at the defendant's initial appearance. In most misdemeanor cases, the initial appearance will also be the time of arraignment and disposition. Rule 5.02 requires the appointment of a qualified interpreter for a defendant disabled in communication.
Service by mail shall be made only by the sheriff or by any other person who is at least 18 years of age who is not a party to the proceeding. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 518A. 46, subdivision 2, paragraph (c), clause (4), an employee of the county agency may serve documents on the parties.
A final order granting or denying a petition for an order for protection is appealable as a final order in a special proceeding. There are other types of orders that are appealable under statutes that apply to specific types of proceedings or under a decision of the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Service by U.S. mail means mailing a copy of the document by first-class mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the person to be served at the person's last known address. Service by mail shall be made only by the sheriff or by any other person who is at least 18 years of age who is not a party to the proceeding.