2022 Edition
Index
- Rule 1. Scope and Purpose
- Rule 2. Definitions
- Rule 3. Applicability of Other Rules and Statutes
- Rule 4. Time; Timelines
- Rule 5. Continuances
- Rule 6. Referees and Judges
- Rule 7. Access to Adoption Case Records and Birth Record Information
- Rule 8. Presence At Hearings
- Rule 9. Ex Parte Communication
- Rule 10. Orders
- Rule 11. Recording and Transcripts
- Rule 12. Use of Telephone and Interactive Video
- Rule 13. Subpoenas
- Rule 14. Contempt
- Rule 15. Motions
- Rule 16. Signing of Pleadings, Motions, and Other Documents; Sanctions
- Rule 17. Discovery
- Rule 18. Default
- Rule 19. Settlement
- Rule 20. Parties
- Rule 21. Intervention
- Rule 22. Joinder
- Rule 23. Right to Representation; Appointment of Counsel
- Rule 24. Guardian Ad Litem
- Rule 25. Methods of Filing and Service
- Rule 26. Commencement of Adoption Matter
- Rule 27. Stepparent Adoption
- Rule 28. Agency Adoption
- Rule 29. Direct Placement Adoption
- Rule 30. Intercountry Adoptions
- Rule 31. Notice of Final Hearing Or Trial
- Rule 32. Minnesota Fathers' Adoption Registry
- Rule 33. Consent to Adoption
- Rule 34. Communication Or Contact Agreement
- Rule 35. Petition
- Rule 36. Actions Upon Filing of Petition
- Rule 37. Adoption Study and Background Study
- Rule 38. Post-placement Assessment Report
- Rule 39. Answer When Contested Adoption Matter
- Rule 40. Voluntary Withdrawal; Involuntary Dismissal; Summary Judgment
- Rule 41. Final Hearing In Uncontested Matters
- Rule 42. Consolidation; Bifurcation
- Rule 43. Pretrial Conference In Contested Matters
- Rule 44. Trial In Contested Matters
- Rule 45. Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order For Judgment, and Adoption Decree
- Rule 46. Post-trial Motions
- Rule 47. Relief From Order
- Rule 48. Appeal
- Rule 49. Venue
- Rule 50. Adoptive Placements - Indian Child