As amended through July 3, 2024
Rule 7.01 - Access to Adoption Case Records LimitedAdoption case records and files maintained by the court relating to adoption matters shall not be available for inspection or copying by any person except:
(a) the court and court personnel;(b) the Commissioner of Human Services or the Commissioner's representatives, including the responsible social services agency, local social services agency, or child placing agency;(c) an agency acting under Minnesota Statutes § 259.47, subd. 10; or(d) upon an order of the court expressly permitting inspection and copying pursuant to a petition filed as provided in Rule 7.02.2004 Advisory Committee Comment
Rule 7.01 mirrors Minn. Stat. § 259.61, which does not permit party access to adoption case records or court files relating to adoption matters.