Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 361.01

As amended through June 5, 2024

Rule 361.01 - Witnesses

Any party may call witnesses to testify at any hearing. Any party intending to call a witness other than an employee of the county agency or any party to the proceeding shall, at least 7 days before the hearing, provide to the other parties and the county agency written notice of the name and address of each witness. The proposed witness list must be served on the other parties and filed with the court at least 7 days before the hearing.

Amended effective 1/1/2020; amended effective 11/22/2023.

Advisory Committee Comment-2023 Amendments

Rule 361.01 is modified in 2023 to require serving and filing the witness list 7 days before the hearing to prevent unfair surprise and allow for better calendar management. Expedited process hearings are typically scheduled for 30-45 minutes each, and without advance notice of additional witnesses, the matter risks being continued or rescheduled.