Minn. R. Adop. P. 20.01

As amended through October 28, 2024
Rule 20.01 - Party Status

Parties to an adoption matter shall include:

(a) the child's guardian ad litem;
(b) the adoptee, if age ten (10) or older;
(c) the child's legal custodian;
(d) the child's legal guardian;
(e) the petitioner;
(f) the adopting parent, in cases where the social services agency is the petitioner;
(g) the child's biological parent, if the consent of the biological parent is required and has not been executed pursuant to Rule 33;
(h) the child's Indian tribe, if the child is an Indian child and the tribe is or was a party in an underlying juvenile protection matter as defined in Rule 2.01(18) of the Minnesota Rules of Juvenile Protection Procedure;
(i) the responsible social services agency, if the child is under the guardianship of the commissioner of human services;
(j) the child placing agency, if applicable;
(k) any person who intervenes as a party pursuant to Rule 21; and
(l) any person who is joined as a party pursuant to Rule 22.

Minn. R. Adop. P. 20.01