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518D.210 APPEARANCE OF PARTIES AND CHILD.
(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.
History: 1999 c 74 s 10

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