The default procedure set forth in this rule applies to actions to establish support under Minn. Stat. § 256.87 (Rule 370) proceedings to modify support or set support (Rule 372), proceedings to change venue under Rule 353.01, subd. 2(c), and proceedings to reinstate a recreational license under Minn. Stat. § 518A.68(c).
Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 363.01
Advisory Committee Comment-2023 Amendments
Rule 363.01 is modified in 2023 to recognize that magistrates can process default proceedings under Rule 353.01 and default proceedings to reinstate a recreational license under Minn. Stat. § 518A.68(c). Reinstatements of a recreational license are required under the statute if the obligor is compliant with a payment agreement or subpoena or the IV-D case is closing. These reinstatements are usually not contested and it wastes court hearing time slots to require these cases on the Ex Pro calendar. A party retains the ability to request a hearing if they disagree with the reinstatement.