Minnesota Order for Access to Confidential or Sealed File is a court order that allows a person, typically a lawyer, to access certain confidential or sealed information in a file. This type of order is typically used in legal proceedings, such as a trial or hearing, to gain access to information that would otherwise be confidential or sealed. There are two types of Minnesota Orders for Access to Confidential or Sealed File: an ex parte order and a regular order. An ex parte order is granted without notice to the other party and does not require a hearing. A regular order requires notice to the other party and a hearing. Both types of orders are subject to several requirements, including that the applicant must demonstrate a legitimate need for the information, that the information is relevant to the case, and that the information cannot be obtained through other means.