Minn. R. Adop. P. 49.02

As amended through October 28, 2024

Rule 49.02 - Request to Transfer Venue

Upon the petitioner's motion served and filed pursuant to Rule 15, the court having jurisdiction over the matter under Minnesota Statutes § 260C.317, subd. 3, may transfer venue of an adoption proceeding involving a child under the guardianship of the Commissioner of Human Services to the county of the petitioner's residence upon determining that:

(a) the Commissioner of Human Services has given consent to the petitioner's adoption of the child or that consent is unreasonably withheld;

(b) there is no other adoption petition for the child that has been filed or is reasonably anticipated by the Commissioner of Human Services or the Commissioner's delegate to be filed; and

(c) transfer of venue is in the best interests of the child.

Minn. R. Adop. P. 49.02