Proof of Service

Subd. 1. Generally. On or before the date set for appearance, the person serving the document shall file with the court an affidavit of service stating: (a) whether the document was served; (b) the method of service; (c) the name of the person served; and (d) the date and place of service. If the recipient signed a waiver of service, the waiver may be filed in lieu of an affidavit. If the document was served through electronic service pursuant to Rule 14 of the General Rules of Practice, the E-Filing System's records of service are sufficient proof of service. Subd. 2. Exceptions. (a) Social Worker and Guardian ad Litem Court Reports. Social workers and guardians ad litem are not required to file proof of service when serving the court reports required under Rule 27 and, instead, shall include with their report a certificate of distribution under oath or penalty of perjury under Minnesota Statutes, section 358.116, stating: (1) the name of the person served; (2) the method of service; (3) the date and place of service; and (4) the name of the person submitting the certificate of distribution. Published by the Revisor of Statutes under Minnesota Statutes, section 3C.08, subdivision 1. 205 JUVENILE COURT MINNESOTA COURT RULES (b) Court Administrators. If the court administrator served the document, the court administrator may file a written statement in lieu of an affidavit. (Amended effective January 1, 2024.) 2019 Advisory Committee Comment