MINNESOTA COURT RULES

GENERAL RULES OF PRACTICE

Rule 505.Commencement of Action

An action is commenced against a defendant when a statement of claim as required by Rule 507 is filed with the court administrator of the conciliation court having jurisdiction and the applicable fees are paid to the administrator or the affidavit in lieu of filing fees prescribed in Rule 506 is filed with the administrator. Where authorized or required by Rule 14 of the General Rules of Practice for the District Courts, documents may, and where required shall, be filed by electronic means by following the procedures of Rule 14.

(Amended effective July 1, 2015.)