Subdivision 1. Attorney appointment. Upon the filing of the petition, the court shall appoint an attorney for the proposed person subject to public guardianship, unless such counsel is provided by others.
Subd. 2. Representation. Counsel shall visit with and, to the extent possible, consult with the proposed person subject to public guardianship prior to the hearing and shall be given adequate time to prepare for the hearing. Counsel shall be given the full right of subpoena and shall be supplied with a copy of all documents filed with or issued by the court.
1975 c 208 s 9; 2021 c 30 art 13 s 26,27
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities
Chapter 252A — Developmental Disability Protection
Section 252A.01 — Policy And Citation.
Section 252A.02 — Definitions.
Section 252A.03 — Nomination Of Commissioner As Guardian.
Section 252A.04 — Comprehensive Evaluation.
Section 252A.05 — Commissioner's Petition For Appointment As Public Guardian.
Section 252A.06 — Petition For Appointment Of Public Guardian.
Section 252A.07 — Filing Of Comprehensive Evaluation.
Section 252A.081 — Notice Of Hearing.
Section 252A.09 — Appointment Of Counsel.
Section 252A.111 — Powers And Duties Of Public Guardian.
Section 252A.12 — Appointment Of Public Guardian Not A Finding Of Incompetency.
Section 252A.14 — Commissioner As Advisor.
Section 252A.16 — Annual Review.
Section 252A.17 — Effect Of Succession In Office.
Section 252A.171 — Transfer Of Venue.
Section 252A.19 — Modification Of Guardianship; Restoration To Legal Capacity.