Minnesota subpoena service
Legal Process Minnesota provides a unique subpoena service to facilitate the domestication of foreign subpoenas in Minnesota for attorneys outside the state's jurisdiction. Our convenient and effective subpoena service ensures a smoother and faster foreign subpoena process in Minnesota.
Legal Process Minnesota is a reliable subpoena service provider that can help you save time and avoid the hassles of preparing and submitting paperwork to the Minnesota State Court to issue a foreign subpoena. Our subpoena service strictly follows Minnesota's established Interstate Depositions and Discovery procedures, ensuring that your out-of-state subpoena is issued professionally.
The benefits of working with a subpoena service company
When you work with Legal Process Minnesota, we handle the complexities of issuing a foreign subpoena in Minnesota, ensuring a prompt and accurate subpoena so you can receive discovery without unnecessary delays. The following sections explain how Legal Process Minnesota facilitates the foreign subpoena on your behalf.
Subpoena preparation
We review your out-of-state subpoena and its instructions and carefully prepare the Minnesota subpoena form CIV101, compliant with Minnesota Subpoena Rule 45.06(b), by incorporating the terms, names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all parties of record.
Subpoena jurisdiction
To establish jurisdiction, we file the foreign subpoena in person with the related Minnesota court administrator. We follow that court's foreign subpoena filing protocol and obtain a court-issued subpoena immediately. The $16 subpoena filing fee is paid on your behalf.
Subpoena process service
We include three process service attempts, mileage, and 20 minutes of wait time. Legal Process Minnesota follows the MN Rule 45 Subpoena process service procedures when serving the subpoena. We can advance the Minnesota witness fees on request.
Turnaround time
Generally, three days are sufficient to complete filing and serving the subpoena in Minnesota. The process server strives to serve the subpoena promptly after issuance, but routine process service might take five days.
Confirmation and verification
After serving the subpoena, the requesting party will receive email confirmation. Subsequently, the originally issued Minnesota subpoena and the return of service will be sent to the requesting party by mail.
Refund policy
A refund is allowed for a payment error or when you cancel the subpoena before the court issues it and before any attempt at the process service. The refund is a credit on the original payment method minus the credit card transaction fee.
Subpoena service to file and serve the foreign subpoena in Minnesota
Correctly filing and serving the out-of-state subpoena is the foundation for a successful foreign subpoena in Minnesota. Working with Legal Process Minnesota ensures compliance with Minnesota laws and meeting subpoena deadlines. The following sections provide helpful tips for filing and serving the foreign subpoena in Minnesota.
How to file the foreign subpoena in Minnesota
File the foreign subpoena in the Minnesota county where the legal discovery occurs. This secures authority in Minnesota. Each Minnesota District Court has its own foreign subpoena filing protocol which must be adhered to. If you need to know the local practices, contact a specific Minnesota court administrator (opens in a new tab) to learn more.
How to legally serve a subpoena in Minnesota
To legally and effectively serve a subpoena in Minnesota, it is crucial to follow the state's specific service of process rules and timelines. According to MN Rule 45 Subpoena of the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure, the process server serves a copy of the subpoena, not the original or a certified copy. Adhering to Minnesota's subpoena service rules is not just a requirement but also guarantees that your service of process is valid.
Subpoena service for subpoena ad testificandum and subpoena duces tecum
Subpoenaing nonparties to comply with the subpoena across state lines can be time-consuming and challenging if not done correctly. Find more information about these subpoena types in the following sections.
A subpoena ad testificandum commands the nonparty witness to attend and testify at a deposition held in Minnesota. For more information, see Foreign deposition subpoena (ad testificandum).
A subpoena duces tecum commands the nonparty to produce documents and physical items held in Minnesota. For more information, see Foreign records subpoena (duces tecum).
Important considerations to the MN Rule 45.06(b) Subpoena
A request for the issuance of the subpoena under MN Rule 45.06(b) subjects the filer to the jurisdiction of the Minnesota court, laws, and rules, including the Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct. If the Minnesota subpoena is issued, then the MN Rule 45 Subpoena procedures apply to the process service, enforcement, and other procedures relating to that subpoena.
Before submitting the foreign subpoena to the Minnesota State Court, you must notify every other party to the case about your subpoena demand and provide proof of the notification. In accordance with MN Rule 45.01(e) Notice to Parties, any use of a subpoena, other than to compel attendance at a trial, without prior notice to all parties in the case is improper and can subject the party or attorney issuing it to sanctions.