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RULES OF JUVENILE PROTECTION PROCEDURE

Rule 61.REVIEW OF VOLUNTARY PLACEMENT MATTERS

Rule 61.01.Generally

Subd. 1.Scope of Rule.

This rule governs review of all voluntary foster care placements made pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 260C.227.

Subd. 2.Jurisdiction.

The court assumes jurisdiction to review a voluntary foster care placement of a child pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 260C.227, upon the filing of a petition by the agency responsible for the child's placement in foster care.

Subd. 3.Court File Required.

Upon the filing of a petition under this rule, the court administrator shall open a juvenile protection file. If a child in need of protection or services file regarding the child already exists, the petition shall be filed in that file.

Rule 61.02.Review of Petition

The agency shall file a petition if required by Minnesota Statutes, section 260C.227. If the agency files a petition, the court shall review it as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 260C.227.

2019 Advisory Committee Comment

Rule 61 is amended in 2019 as part of a revision of the Rules of Juvenile Protection Procedure, and was formerly codified as Rule 44. The amendments remove language that duplicates statutory provisions. Instead, the amended rule cites the applicable statutes.