Minnesota § 144.4177 - TIME OF HEARING AND DUTIES OF COUNSEL
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 144.4177 — TIME OF HEARING AND DUTIES OF COUNSEL, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 144.4177. TIME OF HEARING AND DUTIES OF COUNSEL
Subdivision 1.Time of hearing.
A hearing on the petition must be held before the district court in the county in which respondent resides as soon as possible, but no later than 14 days from service of the petition and hearing notice.
Subd. 2.Duties of counsel.
In all proceedings under this section, counsel for the respondent shall (1) consult with the person prior to any hearing; (2) be given adequate time to prepare for all hearings; (3) continue to represent the person throughout any proceedings under this charge unless released as counsel by the court; and (4) be a vigorous advocate on behalf of the client.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 144.4177 ("TIME OF HEARING AND DUTIES OF COUNSEL") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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