Minn. Stat. § 504B § 504B.361
FORMS OF SUMMONS AND WRIT.
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Subdivision 1.Summons and writ. The state court administrator shall develop a uniform form for the summons and writ of recovery of premises and order to vacate. The summons shall conform to the requirements enumerated under section 504B.321, subdivision 4. The writ for recovery of premises and order to vacate must include: (1) the following statement: "You have the right to seek legal help. If you can't afford a lawyer, free legal help may be available. Contact Legal Aid or visit www.LawHelpMN.org to know your rights and find your local Legal Aid office."; and (2) the following statement: "To apply for financial help, contact your local county or Tribal social services office, apply online at MNBenefits.mn.gov, or call the United Way toll-free information line by dialing 2-1-1 or 800-543-7709." Subd. 2.Priority writ. The court shall identify a writ of recovery of premises and order to vacate property that is issued pursuant to an eviction action under section 504B.171, or on the basis that the tenant is causing a nuisance or seriously endangers the safety of other residents, their property, or the landlord's property and clearly note on the order to vacate that it is a priority order. Notice that it is a priority order must be made in a manner that is obvious to an officer who must execute the order under section 504B.365.
Minnesota Statute § 504B.361 directs the state court administrator to create a standardized form for the summons and writ of recovery of premises and order to vacate. The writ must include specific statements informing occupants of their right to seek legal help and how to access free legal aid, as well as information about applying for financial assistance through county, Tribal, or state benefit resources. Additionally, writs issued in cases involving nuisance, safety endangerment, or certain other serious violations must be clearly marked as priority orders so that executing officers can identify them immediately.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 504B.361, landlords initiating eviction proceedings should be aware that the court-issued writ of recovery will include standardized language directing tenants to legal aid and financial assistance resources. When an eviction is based on nuisance or serious safety endangerment under § 504B.171, the resulting writ will be designated as a priority order, which can affect how quickly an officer executes it. Compliant operators generally ensure their filings accurately reflect the grounds for eviction so the court can properly classify the writ.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 504B.361, any writ of recovery issued against you must include a statement of your right to seek legal help and information about free legal aid through Legal Aid or www.LawHelpMN.org, as well as guidance on applying for financial assistance. If the writ is marked as a priority order, it means the court found the eviction involves nuisance or a serious safety concern, which may affect the timeline for enforcement. Tenants who receive such a writ may consider contacting a local Legal Aid office or a tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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