Rights of Participants

Subd. 1. Generally. Unless a participant intervenes as a party pursuant to Rule 34, or is joined as a party pursuant to Rule 35, the rights of a participant shall be limited to: (a) notice and the petition pursuant to Rule 44 or 53; (b) legal representation pursuant to Rule 36; (c) being present at hearings unless excluded pursuant to Rule 38; and (d) offering information at the discretion of the court, except as provided in subdivision 2. Subd. 2. Foster Parents, Pre-Adoptive Parents, and Relatives Providing Care. Notwithstanding subdivision 1, any foster parent, pre-adoptive parent, relative providing care for the child, or relative to whom the responsible social services agency recommends transfer of permanent legal and physical custody of the child shall have a right to be heard in any hearing regarding the child. Any other relative may request an opportunity to be heard. This subdivision does not require that a foster parent, pre-adoptive parent, or relative providing care for the child be made a party to the matter. Each party and the county attorney shall be provided an opportunity to respond to any presentation by a foster parent, pre-adoptive parent, or relative. Published by the Revisor of Statutes under Minnesota Statutes, section 3C.08, subdivision 1. JUVENILE COURT 246 MINNESOTA COURT RULES