Child support magistrates shall have the powers and authority necessary to perform their duties in the expedited process pursuant to statute and rule.
Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 367.03
Advisory Committee Comment
It is the intent of the Committee that child support magistrates have the authority to decide all issues permitted in the expedited process, including, but not limited to, awarding and modifying tax dependency exemptions, awarding costs and attorneys fees, and issuing orders or diret contempt, and issuing orders to show cause.
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