Minn. R. Juv. P. 26.02

As amended through October 28, 2024
Rule 26.02 - Expense

The fees and mileage of witnesses shall be paid at public expense if the subpoena is issued by the court on its own motion or at the request of the prosecuting attorney.

If a subpoena is issued at the request of the child's counsel or counsel for the parent(s), legal guardian, or legal custodian, and the child or parent(s) of the child are unable to pay the fees and mileage of witnesses, these costs shall be paid at public expense, upon approval by the court, in whole or in part, depending on the ability of the child and the parent(s) of the child to pay. All other fees shall be paid by the requesting person unless otherwise ordered by the court.

Minn. R. Juv. P. 26.02

Comment--Rule 26
References in this rule to "child's counsel" include the child who is proceeding pro se. Minn. R. Juv. Del. P. 1.01.
References in this rule to "counsel for the parent(s), legal guardian, or legal custodian" include the parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian who is proceeding pro se. Minn. R. Juv. Del. P. 1.01.