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Subpoena Domestication Service

Subpoena Domestication Service

Legal Process Minnesota Subpoena Domestication Service facilitates the issuance of out-of-state subpoenas in Minnesota State Courts. This specialized service is essential for out-of-state attorneys and businesses that require a foreign subpoena to be valid and legally binding in the State of Minnesota.

Utilizing Legal Process Minnesota's subpoena domestication service streamlines your legal workflow, saving you valuable time and avoiding jurisdictional hurdles that can lead to delays. We proficiently file and serve out-of-state subpoenas in Minnesota, allowing our clients to focus on what they do best: representing their clients.

Subpoena service at a Minnesota courthouse.

To domesticate and serve a foreign subpoena in Minnesota, work with Legal Process Minnesota, a professional service skilled in the Minnesota Interstate Depositions and Discovery procedures, and handle foreign subpoenas according to MN Rule 45.06. The service is convenient to use and eliminates extraterritorial objections. Using Legal Process Minnesota, out-of-state attorneys can effectively subpoena evidence in Minnesota while experiencing a smooth interstate discovery process.

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Subpoena Domestication Service: Key features and benefits

Legal Process Minnesota Subpoena Domestication Service offers practical solutions, strict security protocols, and convenient processes to provide a comprehensive service that addresses the challenges of today's legal landscape. Let us simplify your legal discovery needs across state jurisdictions.

  • Subpoena service tailored to fit your schedule and needs.
  • Knowledgeable about the complexities of the foreign subpoena legal requirements.
  • Flexible options for communication and online document submission, making it easy for you to initiate the domestication process.
  • Prioritize confidentiality and security. Rest assured, documents are safe from unauthorized access.
  • All paperwork is handled with utmost care and precision, ensuring the accuracy of an issued and served out-of-state subpoena.
  • A neutral and independent deposition officer for document production.
  • Fast in-personal delivery to the correct judicial district of the Minnesota State Court.
  • Quick turnaround time to save valuable time when requesting records and a foreign deposition.
  • Required witness fees can be paid in advance.
  • Confirmation and validation when the subpoena is issued and served.
  • Confidence the issued foreign subpoena removes extraterritorial objections.
  • Peace of mind knowing the foreign subpoena is valid and enforceable in the State of Minnesota.
  • Committed to providing a hassle-free experience.
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Subpoena Domestication Service: How we do it

The following sections outline how we process foreign subpoenas in the State of Minnesota. Our commitment to excellence ensures customer satisfaction, providing a superior experience throughout the entire process.

Subpoena preparation

To comply with MN Rule 45.06(b), Legal Process Minnesota reviews your out-of-state subpoena for accuracy and completeness. We then prepare the Minnesota Civil Subpoena Form CIV101 by integrating the terms from the out-of-state.

Subpoena jurisdiction

To establish subpoena jurisdiction in Minnesota, we must file the subpoena with the appropriate Minnesota State Court and adhere to the local court procedures. This process ensures that the Minnesota court recognizes the out-of-state subpoena. There is a $16 court filing fee for issuing the subpoena in Minnesota, which is included in our pricing.

Service of process for subpoenas

In Minnesota, the process for serving subpoenas is governed by MN Rule 45.02. Our subpoena service includes three attempts to serve the subpoena, which covers mileage and up to 20 minutes of waiting time if necessary. We can also advance witness fees on your behalf to ensure that witnesses are secured in Minnesota.

Subpoena turnaround time

Standard process service may take up to five days. While our Minnesota process server will work diligently to serve the subpoena promptly after it is issued, allow three days for us to domesticate and serve the foreign subpoena within the State of Minnesota.

Confirmation and verification of subpoenas

The requesting party will receive confirmation by email or phone once the subpoena has been domesticated and successfully served. To ensure you receive all necessary documents for your file, we will send both the originally issued Minnesota subpoena with the proof of service by email and regular mail.

Refund policy

You can receive a refund if you make a payment error or if you cancel the subpoena service before the court issues a foreign subpoena or before an attempt to serve the subpoena is made. The refund will be processed as a credit to your original payment method, minus any credit card transaction fees.

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Subpoena Domestication Service: Service area

We personally deliver subpoenas to judicial districts for issuance and service of process in Minnesota, including service on registered agents in Minnesota.

Serving Minneapolis, MN, Saint Paul, MN, including many areas surrounding the Twin Cities metro area.

  • Minneapolis, MN in Hennepin County, MN
  • St. Paul, MN in Ramsey County, MN
  • Eagan, MN in Dakota County, MN
  • Glencoe, MN in McLeod County
  • Apple Valley, MN in Dakota County, MN
  • Buffalo, MN in Wright County, MN
  • Chaska, MN in Carver County, MN
  • Hastings, MN in Dakota County, MN
  • Litchfield, MN in Meeker County, MN
  • Olivia, MN, in Renville County, MN
  • Shakopee, MN in Scott County MN

Contact us to find out about additional Minnesota service locations.

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How to file and serve an out-of-state subpoena

A lawful foreign subpoena in Minnesota must be correctly filed and served. Work with Legal Process Minnesota to ensure compliance with all applicable Minnesota laws and rules. The following sections provide information on how to file and serve out-of-state subpoenas in the State of Minnesota.

File a foreign subpoena.

File an out-of-state subpoena

To file an out-of-state subpoena in Minnesota, it must be submitted to the district court administrator in the Minnesota county where the legal discovery is to occur. A Legal Process Minnesota official, or a Minnesota-licensed attorney, can file the out-of-state subpoena with the relevant court administrator.

Filing an out-of-state subpoena in Minnesota subjects the filing party to all applicable Minnesota laws and rules, including those governing professional conduct and ethics. Each district court in Minnesota has its own protocol for filing foreign subpoenas, which must be followed. To learn about a local court's practice, visit the specific district court's page on the Minnesota Judicial Branch site or rely on Legal Process Minnesota to oversee the process seamlessly.

Serve a subpoena in Minnesota.

Serve an out-of-state subpoena

To serve a foreign subpoena in Minnesota issued under the Minnesota Interstate Depositions and Discovery Rule 45.06(b), it must be served in accordance with Minnesota Rule 45.02 Service (opens in a new tab) of the Minnesota Court Rules of Civil Procedure. The following section contains all the information outlined in Minnesota Rule 45.02 Service.

The Minnesota Rule 45.02 Service

(a) Who May Serve and Method of Service; Timing of Notice. A subpoena may be served by any person who is not a party and is not less than 18 years of age. Service of a subpoena upon a person named therein shall be made by delivering a copy thereof to such person or by leaving a copy at the person's usual place of abode with some person of suitable age and discretion then residing therein and, if the person's attendance is commanded, by tendering to that person the fees for one day's attendance and the mileage allowed by law. When the subpoena is issued on behalf of the state of Minnesota or an officer or agency thereof, fees and mileage need not be tendered. A subpoena commanding production for inspection, copying, testing, or sampling of designated books, papers, documents, or electronically stored information, tangible things, or inspection of premises, must be served on the subject of the subpoena, and notice of the required production must be served in the manner prescribed by Rule 5.02 on each party to the action, at least seven days before the required production.

(b) Statewide Service. Subject to Rule 45.03(c)(1)(B), a subpoena may be served at any place within the state of Minnesota.


(c) Proof of Service. Proof of service when necessary shall be made by filing with the court administrator of the court on behalf of which the subpoena is issued a statement of the date and manner of service and of the names of the persons served, certified by the person who made the service.

(d) Compensation of Subpoenaed Person. The party serving the subpoena shall make arrangements for reasonable compensation as required under Rule 45.03(d) prior to the time of commanded production or the taking of such testimony. If such reasonable arrangements are not made, the person subpoenaed may proceed under Rule 45.03(c) or 45.03(b)(2). The party serving the subpoena may, if objection has been made, move upon notice to the deponent and all parties for an order directing the amount of such compensation at any time before the taking of the deposition. Any amounts paid shall be subject to the provisions of Rule 54.04.

Minn. R. Civ. P. 45.02 Service

Foreign Subpoena: Necessary requirements

  • An out-of-state subpoena must constitute or contain matters within the scope of the examination permitted by the law of the jurisdiction in which the action is pending.
  • All other parties involved in the case must receive notification of the subpoena demand in accordance with the rules of the trial state court. You must notify the parties before submitting an out-of-state subpoena to the Minnesota State Court for approval, and documentary proof of notification must accompany the subpoena.
  • According to MN Rule 45.01(e) regarding Notice to Parties, using a subpoena for purposes other than compelling attendance at a trial without prior notice to all parties is considered improper and may result in sanctions against the party or attorney who issued it.

Foreign Subpoena: Important information

When issuing a foreign subpoena under Minnesota Rule 45.06(b) Interstate Depositions and Discovery (opens in a new tab), the filer is subject to the jurisdiction, laws, and rules of the Minnesota court, including the Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct. If a Minnesota subpoena is issued, the procedures outlined in the MN Rule 45 Subpoena will govern the service, enforcement, and other processes related to that subpoena. You must serve a foreign subpoena in Minnesota in compliance with MN Rule 45.02 - Service.

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