144.4176 PETITION; NOTICE.

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Subdivision 1. Petition.

The petition must set forth the following:

(1)the grounds and underlying facts that demonstrate that the respondent is a health threat to others and, unless an emergency court order is sought under section 144.4182 , has engaged in noncompliant behavior;

(2)the petitioner's efforts to alleviate the health threat to others prior to the issuance of a health directive, unless an emergency court order is sought under section 144.4182 ;

(3)the petitioner's efforts to issue the health directive to the respondent in person, unless an emergency court order is sought under section 144.4182 ;

(4)the type of relief sought; and

(5)a request for a court hearing on the allegations contained in the petition.

Subd. 2. Hearing notice.

The notice must contain the following information:

(1)the time, date, and place of the hearing;

(2)respondent's right to appear at the hearing;

(3)respondent's right to present and cross-examine witnesses; and

(4)respondent's right to counsel, including the right, if indigent, to representation by counsel designated by the court or county of venue.