Subdivision 1.Petition.

The petition must set forth the following:

Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 144.4176

  • Person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.

(1) the grounds and underlying facts that demonstrate that the respondent is a health threat to others and, unless an emergency court order is sought under section 144.4182, has engaged in noncompliant behavior;

(2) the petitioner’s efforts to alleviate the health threat to others prior to the issuance of a health directive, unless an emergency court order is sought under section 144.4182;

(3) the petitioner’s efforts to issue the health directive to the respondent in person, unless an emergency court order is sought under section 144.4182;

(4) the type of relief sought; and

(5) a request for a court hearing on the allegations contained in the petition.

Subd. 2.Hearing notice.

The notice must contain the following information:

(1) the time, date, and place of the hearing;

(2) respondent’s right to appear at the hearing;

(3) respondent’s right to present and cross-examine witnesses; and

(4) respondent’s right to counsel, including the right, if indigent, to representation by counsel designated by the court or county of venue.