This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Are Family Court Records Available to the Public in Minnesota? Most of the records of Minnesota Family Courts are publicly available.
Write the judge a letter as soon as you know you're not able to attend court. Explain the reasons why you have to miss your court date, and provide any documentation for proof, like a note from your doctor or work supervisor. At the end of the letter, request a new court date.
There is no magic number of times you can ask. It depends on the judge and the reason for the request. You can't keep going to court asking for a continuance for the same reason over and over again.
Call the Warrant Helpline at (612) 540-6485 This service gives you an opportunity to schedule a date to take care of it. If you have an attorney, you or your attorney can call and schedule court. Hours: a.m. to p.m., Monday-Friday, but you can leave a voicemail after hours and we will call you back.
A default prove up hearing occurs when the defendant has failed to respond to the plaintiff's complaint within the specified time frame. As a result, the defendant is considered to be in default, and the hearing is held to determine the appropriate judgment in favor of the plaintiff.
If you need more time to prepare, go to the hearing and ask for an adjournment. An adjournment means that your hearing will be rescheduled. If you cannot go to the court date, file an affidavit of unavailability before. Write the reason you cannot be in court and attach proof.
A certified copy means that the court verified the document, which may be necessary if you're presenting your divorce decree for a legal reason, such as a new marriage. You may also request a copy of your divorce decree from the state or local vital records department where you divorced.
Certified copies of a divorce decree may be obtained from the county courthouse where the divorce was granted. Please see the MN Judicial Branch page, Copy Requests, for more information and links to request forms.
You can get copies of divorce decrees, custody and child support orders, and other Hennepin Family Court documents from the 4th District Records Center.