Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 372.04

As amended through October 28, 2024
Rule 372.04 - Filing Requirements

Subdivision 1. Initiating Party. No later than 7 days before any scheduled hearing or, if no hearing is scheduled, within 14 days after the last party was served, the initiating party shall file the following with the court:

(a) the original notice of motion;
(b) the original motion;
(c) the original supporting affidavit;
(d) the request for hearing form, if returned to the initiating party; and
(e) proof of service upon each party pursuant to Rule 355.04.

Subd. 2. Responding Party. If a noninitiating party responds with a responsive motion or counter motion pursuant to Rule 372.05, the following shall be filed with the court no later than 7 days before any scheduled hearing or, if no hearing is scheduled, within 21 days after the last party was served:

(a) the original responsive motion or counter motion; and
(b) proof of service upon each party pursuant to Rule 355.04.

Subd. 3. Electronic Filing. Where authorized or required by Rule 14 of these rules, documents may, and where required shall, be filed by electronic means by following the procedures of Rule 14.

Subd. 4. Treatment of Confidential Information. To retain privacy, restricted identifiers as defined in Rule 11 (such as social security numbers, employer identification numbers, financial account numbers) must be removed from any documents provided under this rule and may only be submitted on a separate Confidential Information Form as required in Rule 11. In addition, financial source documents as defined in Rule 11 (such as tax returns, wage stubs, credit card statements) must be submitted under a cover sheet entitled "Confidential Financial Source Documents" as required in Rule 11.

Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 372.04

Amended effected 7/1/2015; amended effective 5/23/2016; amended effective 1/1/2020.