Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 374.03
As amended through June 5, 2024
If the parties do not reach agreement at the initial appearance, the child support magistrate shall refer the matter for an evidentiary hearing before a district court judge or a family court referee. A child support magistrate shall not consider or decide a contempt matter, except as provided in Rule 353.01, subd. 2.
Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 374.03
Advisory Committee Comment-2023 Amendments
Rule 374.03 is modified in 2023 to make clear that the matter is referred to the district court for an evidentiary hearing and not to court administration to schedule a hearing on a contested contempt proceeding.