Minn. R. Adop. P. 31.03

As amended through July 3, 2024
Rule 31.03 - Content of Notice of Hearing

A notice of hearing shall contain or have attached:

(a) an adoption petition;
(b) a statement setting forth the time and place of the hearing;
(c) a statement describing the purpose of the hearing as either:
(1) a final hearing pursuant to Rule 41 if it is an uncontested adoption matter; or
(2) a pretrial conference pursuant to Rule 43 if it is a contested adoption matter;
(d) a statement explaining the right to representation pursuant to Rule 23;
(e) a statement explaining intervention pursuant to Rule 21;
(f) a statement explaining that if the person fails to appear at the hearing, the court may still conduct the hearing and grant the adoption pursuant to Rule 18; and
(g) a statement explaining that it is the responsibility of the individual to notify the court administrator of any change of address.

Minn. R. Adop. P. 31.03