Minn. R. Juv. P. 2.02
As amended through October 28, 2024
The court may temporarily exclude any person, except counsel and the guardian ad litem appointed in the delinquency proceeding, when it is in the best interests of the child to do so. The court shall note on the record the reasons a person is excluded. Counsel for the person excluded has the right to remain and participate if the person excluded had the right to participate in the proceeding. An unrepresented child can not be excluded on the grounds that it is in the best interests of the child to do so.
Minn. R. Juv. P. 2.02