MINNESOTA COURT RULES

MISCELLANEOUS

Special Rules of ProcedureGoverning Proceedings Under theMinnesota Commitment and Treatment Acts

Rule 17.Petition to Determine Need for Continued Care

Upon the filing of a petition to determine the need for continued care pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 253B.17, the court shall cause the hearing to be held within 14 days of filing. The hearing may be continued for up to 30 days upon a showing of good cause. The court shall give the respondent, respondent's attorney, county attorney, guardian ad litem, and substitute decision-maker, as well as such other interested persons as the court may direct, at least 10 days' notice of the date and time of the hearing.

(Amended effective September 18, 2013.)