Minn. R. Juv. P. 8.02
As amended through October 28, 2024
If the child pleads not guilty to charges alleged in the charging document, the court shall conduct proceedings in accordance with Rules 9 through 16. If the child remains silent when confronted with charges, or if the court refuses to accept a guilty plea by the child, the court shall proceed in the same manner as if the child pled not guilty.
Minn. R. Juv. P. 8.02