{"data":{"id":"us-mn/minn.-stat.-253d.20","jurisdiction":"us-mn","citation":"Minn. Stat. § 253D.20","heading":"RIGHT TO COUNSEL.","body":"A committed person has the right to be represented by counsel at any proceeding under this chapter. The court shall appoint a qualified attorney to represent the committed person if neither the committed person nor others provide counsel. The attorney shall be appointed at the time a petition for commitment is filed. In all proceedings under this chapter, the attorney shall:\n(1) consult with the person prior to any hearing;\n(2) be given adequate time and access to records to prepare for all hearings;\n(3) continue to represent the person throughout any proceedings under this chapter unless released as counsel by the court; and\n(4) be a vigorous advocate on behalf of the person.","path":["PUBLIC WELFARE AND RELATED ACTIVITIES","CHAPTER 253D. CIVIL COMMITMENT AND TREATMENT OF SEX OFFENDERS"],"source_url":"https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/253D.20","current_through":"2025 Minnesota Statutes","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-02T22:10:38Z","sha256":"55b8204ff1305595b9467a8bec705cbb3965a86e095664f8c4a395ef20a30d52","source_id":"us-mn","stale":false,"prev":"us-mn/minn.-stat.-253d.19","next":"us-mn/minn.-stat.-253d.21"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}