When discovery requires out-of-state subpoenas, Minnesota efficiently handles them using Rule 45.06, aligning with the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act (UIDDA). This article guides attorneys through that process and explains why partnering with Countrywide Process ensures precision and speed.

What Is a Mass Tort?

• Rule 45.06(a) defines “foreign subpoena” and affirms Minnesota’s adoption of the UIDDA framework.(Countrywide Process, MN Revisor’s Office)
• Rule 45.06(b) allows issuance of a Minnesota subpoena upon submission of a foreign subpoena to the court administrator—or by a Minnesota-licensed attorney—as an officer of the court.
• Rule 45.06(c) mandates that the domesticated subpoena mirror the foreign subpoena’s terms and include contact information for all counsel and unrepresented parties.
• Rule 45.06(d) confirms that all standard subpoena procedures, including privilege considerations, apply.
• Rule 45.06(e) provides that any motion to enforce, quash, or modify must comply with Minnesota rules and be filed in the appropriate county.

Step-by-Step Procedure

1. Submit the Foreign Subpoena

Deliver the out-of-state subpoena to the district court administrator in the county where the witness or records are located—this is not a court appearance.

2. Issuance of the Minnesota Subpoena

The court administrator—or a Minnesota-admitted attorney—must issue a Minnesota subpoena matching the foreign subpoena and including full contact details of counsel and parties as outlined in Rule 45.06(b) and (c)

3. Serve the Subpoena

Serve the domesticated subpoena in line with Rule 45.02: deliver personally or at the person’s usual abode, tender witness and mileage fees when required, and provide notice to all parties.

4. Objecting or Seeking Relief

Any motion to quash, modify, or enforce must be filed with the issuing court in compliance with Rule 45.06(e).

Why Countrywide Process Makes It Faster & Reliable

From initial document prep to final service, Countrywide Process supports you at every step:

• We supply accurate, UIDDA-compliant forms for Minnesota submission
• We assist with timely filing and issuance by the court administrator
• We guarantee service by vetted, professional Minnesota Process Servers, ensuring full Rule 45 compliance and valid proof of service
• We proactively mitigate delays by coordinating all procedural requirements

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