"Person Disabled in Communication" Defined

For the purpose of Rule 358.01, a "person disabled in communication" is one who, because of a hearing, speech, or other communication disorder, or because of difficulty in speaking or comprehending the English language, is unable to fully understand the proceedings in which the person is required to participate, or when named as a party to a legal proceeding is unable by reason of the disability to obtain due process of law. (Amended effective November 22, 2023.) Advisory Committee Comment - 2023 Amendments Rules 358.01-.02 are modified in 2023 to adopt terminology that is consistent with Minnesota Statutes, section 546.42.