A Guide to Civil Process for the Citizens of Anoka County

Summons and Complaint

This site is intended as a guide to Civil Process for the citizens of Anoka County. The information contained herein is meant to answer the most common questions received by office staff. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS INTENDED ONLY TO BE A GENERAL OUTLINE OF THE PROCEDURES THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOLLOWS. IT IS INFORMATIONAL ONLY AND YOU SHOULD NEVER RELY ON THIS INFORMATION AS LEGAL ADVICE TO YOU. IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF HOW TO PROCEED, YOU SHOULD PROTECT YOURSELF BY CONSULTING A LAWYER ABOUT WHAT YOU SHOULD DO IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL SITUATION. LAWS IN THIS AREA ARE COMPLICATED AND A LAWYER CAN SUGGEST THE APPROPRIATE COURSE OF LEGAL ACTION TO TAKE IN YOUR CASE. THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE CANNOT GIVE YOU LEGAL ADVICE NOR CAN IT RECOMMEND ANY SPECIFIC LAWYER OR LAW FIRM.

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office serves Summons and Complaint papers. If a plaintiff desires to have the Sheriff’s Office serve a Summons and Complaint, the plaintiff must provide the Civil Unit with the original summons and a copy of the Summons and Complaint papers for each defendant in the action.

A Sheriff’s Deputy will serve the copy and return the original summons along with a Certificate of Service to the plaintiff. It is the plaintiff’s responsibility to file the original and Affidavit of Service with the Court Administrator.

The Sheriff's Office charges a fee for this service. (See Civil Process Fees.)

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