Discretionary Appointment for Child's Parent or Legal Custodian

The court may sua sponte or upon the written or on-the-record request of a party or participant appoint a guardian ad litem for a parent who is a party or a legal custodian pursuant to General Rule of Practice 903.02, subd. 3. The appointment of a guardian ad litem shall be subject to General Rules of Practice 901-907. Appointment of a guardian ad litem for a parent or legal custodian shall not result in discharge of counsel for the parent or legal custodian.