Rule 27.11 - Reports to the Court by Child's Guardian ad LitemSubd.1. Periodic Reports Required. The guardian ad litem for the child shall submit periodic certified written reports to the court. Subd. 2. Timing of Filing and Service. The guardian ad litem shall file the report with the court and serve it upon all parties at least five days prior to the hearing at which the report is to be considered.Subd. 3. Supplementation of Report. Reports may be supplemented at or before the hearing either orally or in writing.Subd. 4. Certificate of Distribution. Each report shall contain or have attached the certificate of distribution required under Rule 16.05, subd. 2.Subd. 5. Report Content. Each report shall include a statement certifying the content as true based upon personal observation, first-hand knowledge, or information and belief, and shall:(a) be captioned in the name of the case and include the court file number;(b) include the following information: (1) the name of the person submitting the report;(2) the names of the child's parents or legal custodians;(3) the date of the report;(4) the date of the hearing at which the report is to be considered;(5) the date the guardian ad litem was appointed by the court;(6) a brief summary of the issues that brought the child and family into the court system;(7) a list of the resources or persons contacted who provided information to the guardian ad litem since the date of the last court hearing;(8) a list of the dates and types of contacts the guardian ad litem had with the child since the date of the last court hearing;(9) a list of all documents relied upon when generating the court report;(10) a summary of information gathered regarding the child and family since the date of the last hearing relevant to the pending hearing;(11) a list of any issues of concern to the guardian ad litem about the child's or family's situation; and(12) a list of recommendations designed to address the concerns and advocate for the best interests of the child. Subd. 6. Objections to Guardian Ad Litem's Report or Recommendations. Any party may object to the content or recommendations of the guardian ad litem by submitting a written objection either before or at the hearing at which the report is to be considered. The objection shall include a statement certifying the content as true based upon personal observation, first-hand knowledge, or information and belief. The certified objection shall be supported by a statement made under oath or penalty of perjury under Minn. Stat. § 358.116, stating the party's factual basis for the objection and may state other or additional facts on information and belief and argument that the court should consider in making its determinations or orders. An objection may also be supported by reports from collateral service providers or assessors. Objections to the guardian ad litem's report and recommendations may also be stated on the record, but the court shall give the guardian ad litem a reasonable opportunity to respond to the party's objection.Minn. Juve. Prot. P. 27.11
2019 Advisory Committee Comment
Rule 27 is amended in 2019 as part of a revision of the Rules of Juvenile Protection Procedure. The rule was formerly codified as Rule 38.