# Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 3: Ex Parte Orders

> Minnesota · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_GP_R3

## Section

- **Citation:** Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 3
- **Heading:** Ex Parte Orders
- **Jurisdiction:** Minnesota
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Minnesota Court Rules / General Rules of Practice / Rule 3

## Text

Rule 3.01 Notice In any application for ex parte relief, the court may require a demonstration or explanation of the efforts made to notify affected parties, or the reasons why such efforts were not made. The reasons supporting ex parte relief should be recited in the order. Rule 3.02 Prior Application Before an ex parte order is issued, an affidavit shall be submitted with the application showing: (1) No prior applications for the relief requested or for a similar order have been made; or, (2) The court and judge to whom the prior application was made; the result of the prior application; and what new facts are presented with the current application. Failure to comply with this rule may result in vacation of any order entered.

## Nearby sections

- [Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 1 Scope of Rules; Modification; Service on Parties; Applicability to Self-Represented Litigants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_GP_R1.md)
- [Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 2 Court Decorum; Roles of Judges and Lawyers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_GP_R2.md)
- [Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 3 Ex Parte Orders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_GP_R3.md)
- [Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 4 Visual and Audio Recordings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_GP_R4.md)
- [Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 5 Appearance by Out-of-State Lawyers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_GP_R5.md)
- [Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 6 Form of Pleadings that Are Not Filed Electronically](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_GP_R6.md)
- [Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 7 Proof of Service](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_GP_R7.md)
- [Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 8 Interpreters](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_GP_R8.md)
- [Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 9 Frivolous Litigation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_GP_R9.md)
- [Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 10 Tribal Court Orders and Judgments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_GP_R10.md)
- [Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 11 Submission of Confidential Information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_GP_R11.md)
- [Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 12 Requirement for Comparable Means of Service](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_GP_R12.md)
- [Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 13 Requirement to Provide Notice of Current Address](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_GP_R13.md)
- [Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 14 E-Filing and E-Service](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_GP_R14.md)

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