Subd. 1. Generally.Except as provided in subdivision 2, venue for an adoption proceeding shall be the county of the petitioner's residence.
Subd. 2. Child Under Guardianship of Commissioner. Venue for the adoption of a child committed to the guardianship of the Commissioner of Human Services shall be the county with jurisdiction in the matter according to Minnesota Statutes § 260C.317, subd. 3.
Minn. R. Adop. P. 49.01