(a) In a child custody proceeding in this state, the court may order a party to the proceeding who is in this state to appear before the court in person with or without the child. The court may order any person who is in this state and who has physical custody or control of the child to appear in person with the child.
(b) If a party to a child custody proceeding whose presence is desired by the court is outside this state, the court may order that a notice given pursuant to section 518D.108 include a statement directing the party to appear in person with or without the child and informing the party that failure to appear may result in a decision adverse to the party.
(c) The court may enter any orders necessary to ensure the safety of the child and of any person ordered to appear under this section.
(d) If a party to a child custody proceeding who is outside this state is directed to appear under paragraph (b) or desires to appear personally before the court with or without the child, the court may require another party to pay reasonable and necessary travel and other expenses of the party so appearing and of the child.
1999 c 74 s 10
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 517 - 519A — Domestic Relations
Chapter 518D — Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act
Section 518D.101 — Short Title.
Section 518D.102 — Definitions.
Section 518D.103 — Proceedings Governed By Other Law.
Section 518D.104 — Application To Indian Tribes.
Section 518D.105 — International Application.
Section 518D.106 — Effect Of Child Custody Determination.
Section 518D.108 — Notice To Persons Outside State.
Section 518D.109 — Appearance And Limited Immunity.
Section 518D.110 — Communication Between Courts.
Section 518D.111 — Taking Testimony In Another State.
Section 518D.112 — Cooperation Between Courts; Preservation Of Records.
Section 518D.201 — Initial Child Custody Jurisdiction.
Section 518D.202 — Exclusive, Continuing Jurisdiction.
Section 518D.203 — Jurisdiction To Modify Determination.
Section 518D.204 — Temporary Emergency Jurisdiction.
Section 518D.205 — Notice; Opportunity To Be Heard; Joinder.
Section 518D.206 — Simultaneous Proceedings.
Section 518D.207 — Inconvenient Forum.
Section 518D.208 — Jurisdiction Declined By Reason Of Conduct.
Section 518D.209 — Information To Be Submitted To Court.
Section 518D.210 — Appearance Of Parties And Child.
Section 518D.301 — Definitions.
Section 518D.302 — Enforcement Under Hague Convention.
Section 518D.303 — Duty To Enforce.
Section 518D.304 — Temporary Visitation.
Section 518D.305 — Registration Of Child Custody Determination.
Section 518D.306 — Enforcement Of Registered Determination.
Section 518D.307 — Simultaneous Proceedings.
Section 518D.308 — Expedited Enforcement Of Child Custody Determination.
Section 518D.309 — Service Of Petition And Order.
Section 518D.310 — Hearing And Order.
Section 518D.311 — Warrant To Take Physical Custody Of Child.
Section 518D.312 — Costs, Fees, And Expenses.
Section 518D.313 — Recognition And Enforcement.
Section 518D.315 — Role Of Prosecutor.