1997 Minnesota Statutes

     480.054 Distribution of proposed rules; hearing. 

    Before any rule for the court of appeals or for the 
 district, county, or county municipal courts is adopted, the 
 supreme court shall distribute copies of the proposed rule to 
 the bench and bar of the state for their consideration and 
 suggestions and give due consideration to any suggestions they 
 submit to the court.  The court of appeals judges, the district 
 court judges association, the Minnesota county court judges 
 association, or the municipal court judges association may file 
 with the court a petition specifying their suggestions 
 concerning any existing or proposed rule and requesting a 
 hearing on it.  The court shall grant a hearing within six 
 months after the filing of the petition.  The court may grant a 
 hearing upon the petition of any other person. 

    HIST: 1947 c 498 s 4; 1980 c 387 s 1; 1983 c 247 s 162