§ 518D.108 — Notice to Persons Outside State
Plain-Language Summary
People outside Minnesota must be given notice of a custody case in a way that is likely to actually reach them. The notice can follow Minnesota law or the law of the state where the person is located. If other methods fail, notice by publication is allowed.
518D.108 NOTICE TO PERSONS OUTSIDE STATE.
(a) Notice required for the exercise of jurisdiction when a person is outside this state may be given in a manner prescribed by the law of this state for service of process or by the law of the state in which the service is made. Notice must be given in a manner reasonably calculated to give actual notice but may be by publication if other means are not effective.
(b) Proof of service may be made in the manner prescribed by the law of this state or by the law of the state in which the service is made.
(c) Notice is not required for the exercise of jurisdiction with respect to a person who submits to the jurisdiction of the court.
History:
History: History:
1999 c 74 s 8