Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 371.03

As amended through June 5, 2024

Rule 371.03 - Service of Summons and Complaint

Subdivision 1. Who is Served. The biological mother, each man presumed to be the father under Minn. Stat. § 257.55, each man alleged to be the biological father, and the county agency even if not a party, shall be served pursuant to subdivision 2.

Subd. 2. How Served. The summons, complaint, motion, and any supporting affidavit, and if required, a request for blood or genetic testing, shall be served upon the parties by personal service, or alternative personal service, pursuant to Rule 355.02, unless personal service has been waived in writing.

Amended effective 11/1/2003; amended effective 11/22/2023.

Advisory Committee Comment-2023 Amendments

Rule 371.03 is modified in 2023 to require a motion to commence a parentage action.