Minn. R. Adop. P. 37.04
As amended through October 28, 2024
Subd. 1. Timing of Background Study. The background study required in Rule 37.03 shall be completed before an adoption petition is filed.
Subd. 2. Direct Placement Adoption. In a direct placement adoption, if an adoption study report has been submitted to the court before the background study is complete, an updated adoption study report which includes the results of the background study shall be filed with the adoption petition.
Subd. 3. Agency Unable to Complete Background Study. In the event that an agency is unable to complete the background study, the agency shall submit with the adoption petition an affidavit documenting the agency's efforts to complete the background study.
Minn. R. Adop. P. 37.04