Minn. R. Adop. P. 32.02

As amended through July 3, 2024

Rule 32.02 - Fees for Minnesota Fathers' Adoption Registry

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 259.52, subd. 14, in addition to any other filing fees, the court administrator shall assess an adoption filing fee surcharge on each adoption petition filed in the district court for the purpose of implementing and maintaining the Minnesota Fathers' Adoption Registry. The court administrator shall forward fees collected under this rule to the Commissioner of Finance for deposit into the state government special revenue fund to be appropriated to the Commissioner of Health to administer the Minnesota Fathers' Adoption Registry. The fee shall not be assessed in adoptions or re-adoptions of children adopted in intercountry adoptions.