Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 145.04
As amended through October 28, 2024
The minor or incompetent person and the petitioner shall personally appear before the court at the hearing on the petition unless their appearance is specifically waived by the court because the action has been fully or partially tried or for other good cause. The reporter shall, when ordered by the court, keep a record of the hearing. The hearing shall be ex parte unless otherwise ordered.
Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 145.04