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Rule 23 - Right to Representation; Appointment of Counsel
Rule 23.07 - Appointment of Counsel in Adoption Involving an Indian Child

Minn. R. Adop. P. 23.07

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Rule 23.07 - Appointment of Counsel in Adoption Involving an Indian Child

Subd. 1. Parent or Indian Custodian. In any case in which the court determines indigency, the parent or Indian custodian shall have the right to court appointed counsel in any removal, placement, or termination proceeding.

Subd. 2. Indian Child. The court may, in its discretion, appoint counsel for an Indian child upon a finding that such appointment is in the best interests of the child.

Minn. R. Adop. P. 23.07