Information about preparing evidence for court cases in Minnesota district courts. You can use this website to learn more about legal information, court forms, and procedures.The request must be in writing and served upon the appropriate party. The request may be served along with the pleadings. Below are the most commonly used forms in the District Court of the District of Minnesota. For additional forms, please visit the forms library. Step 1: hire a lawyer or ask for one to be appointed; Step2: see Step 1. You don't always need to file a motion to get discovery. This guidebook explains many of the procedures you will need to know if you are representing yourself in this Court.