CHECKLIST FOR FILING AN APPEAL WITH THE MINNESOTA COURT OF APPEALS
Below is a general checklist for your assistance in filing an agency appeal. It is wise to consult the court
rules or any applicable statutes for information on timelines and procedures, etc., regarding the type of
appeal you wish to file.
You can find the court rules regarding civil, criminal, civil appellate and juvenile procedures, as well as
other rules and information, on the Internet at
or in the book Minnesota Rules of
Court - State.
Original Petition for Writ of Certiorari
(Form
115A). See
Rule 115
under Rules of Civil Appellate
Procedure for additional information.
Writ of Certiorari
(Form
115B). See
Rule 115
under Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure for
additional information.
Original Statement of the Case
(Form
133). See
Rule 133.03
under Rules of Civil Appellate
Procedure for additional information.
Copy of decision appealed. This document can be obtained from the
agency or body
from which
you are appealing.
$550.00 filing fee or proof as to why no filing fee is required, such as a ruling from the agency
granting In Forma Pauperis status on appeal. See
Rule 109
under Rules of Civil Appellate
Procedure for additional information.
In Forma Pauperis forms.
Certificate of Service for appeal papers upon every party, upon the agency or body to which it is
directed, and upon the state attorney general. Forms:
Certificate of Service by US
Mail;
Certificate of Service by Personal Service
Clerk of Appellate Courts
305 Minnesota Judicial Center
25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155
651-296-2581
Monday-Friday 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.