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Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Amendments to Rules of Juvenile Protection Procedure

Posted: Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Request for Comments About Proposed Amendments to Rules: The Rules of Juvenile Protection Procedure became effective January 1, 2000. The Rules govern the procedures for juvenile protection matters in district and appellate courts, including Child in Need of Protection or Services (CHIPS) and Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) proceedings. The Rules Committee has monitored the implementation of the Rules and is proposing several amendments. The Committee welcomes your input regarding the proposed amendments.

View Proposed Amendments: Word DOC; Adobe PDF

View Summary of Proposed Amendments: Word DOC; Adobe PDF

Instructions for Submitting Written Comments: All comments must be submitted in writing by Wednesday, November 30, 2005, to Judy Nord at the e-mail address below. In the alternative, if you do not have e-mail capability, you may submit your comment via fax or U.S. Mail at the address below. Unless a comment relates to the Rules in general, each written comment should reference a specific rule (for example: Rule 40.03, subd. 1(a)). Due to differences in printing systems and resulting pagination problems, please do not reference page numbers when submitting comments.

All written comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 2005

Please direct any questions and any written comments (preferably via e-mail) to:
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