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Minnesota Rules of Adoption Procedure

Rule 22.Joinder

22.01Procedure

The court sua sponte, or upon notice of motion and motion of a party pursuant to Rule 15, may join a person or entity as a party if the court finds that joinder is:

(a) necessary for a just and complete resolution of the matter; and

(b) in the best interests of the child.

The moving party shall serve the motion upon all parties and the person proposed to be joined.