RULE 6.
RULE 6.SCHEDULING ORDERRule 6.01.PurposeThe purpose of this rule is to provide a uniform system for scheduling matters for trial and disposition and for achieving permanency within the timelines set forth in these rules. Rule 6.02.OrderSubd. 1.When Issued.The court shall issue a scheduling order at the admit/deny hearing held pursuant to Rule 46 or 55, or within 15 days of the admit/deny hearing.Subd. 2.Contents of Order.The scheduling order shall establish a deadline or specific date for:(a) completion of discovery and other pretrial preparation;
(b) serving, filing, or hearing motions;
(c) submission of the proposed case plan;
(d) the pretrial conference;
(e) the trial;
(f) the disposition hearing;
(g) the permanency placement determination hearing; and(h) any other events deemed necessary or appropriate.Rule 6.03.AmendmentThe court may amend a scheduling order as necessary, so long as the permanency timelines set forth in these rules are not delayed.2019 Advisory Committee CommentRule 6 is amended in 2019 as part of a revision of the Rules of Juvenile Protection Procedure. The amendments to Rule 6 are not intended to substantively change the rule’s meaning.