Timing

An admit/deny hearing shall be held not less than 10 days after service of the summons and petition upon the parties. In a permanency or termination of parental rights matter ordered under Rule 43, subdivision 9(b), the admit/deny hearing shall be held within 10 days of the filing of the petition. Additionally, the admit/deny hearing shall be held within the timelines required by Minnesota Statutes, section 260C.507. In matters governed by the Indian Child Welfare Act, an admit/deny hearing shall not be held until the provisions of Rule 30.01, subdivision 3, are met.