The fundamentals of communicating with the court and the other parties in a legal proceeding are governed by the rules of court. These are the instructions on what to do, when to do it and how many copies to make, among other things. The Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules of Criminal Procedure and the General Rules of Practice for the District Courts can be found in Minnesota Rules of Court, a one-volume, soft-cover book, and in the Court Rules volumes of Minnesota Statutes and Minnesota Statutes Annotated. The annotated volumes include brief abstracts of court opinions in which the rules have been interpreted. The rules can also be found online from the court and online from the Office of the Revisor of Statutes.
Resources: (Print resources are available at the Minnesota State Law Library and in county law libraries around the state.)
DISCLAIMER: As librarians and not lawyers, we can suggest resources but cannot give legal advice (such as which form to file), or legal opinions, (such as how a statute might apply to particular facts.) To do so could be considered the unauthorized practice of law. Even though we try to suggest materials that will be of help, further research is usually required to find a complete and correct answer. For many questions, the best answer may be to consult an attorney. For links to resources on finding an attorney click here.
