As amended through October 28, 2024
Rule 41.03 - Hearing ProcedureAt the beginning of the final hearing, the court shall on the record:
(a) verify the name, age, and current address of the child who is the subject of the proceeding, except as provided in Rule 20.03;(b) determine whether the Indian child's tribe has been notified, if the child has been determined to be an Indian child;(c) determine whether all parties are present and identify those present for the record;(d) determine whether any necessary biological parent, guardian, or other person from whom consent to the adoption is required or whose parental rights will need to be terminated is present;(e) determine whether notice requirements have been met, and, if not, whether the affected person waives notice; and(f) determine whether the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, Minnesota Statutes § 260.851, applies.