The child support magistrate shall be in complete charge of the hearing at all times and shall see to it that everything is done to obtain a clear and accurate record of the hearing. It is a duty to see that the witnesses testify clearly so that a correct record of the hearing is obtained.
Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 364.08
Advisory Committee Comment
Under Minn. Stat. § 484.72, subds. 1, 6 (2000), records of hearings and other proceedings in the expedited process may be made either by competent stenographers or by use of electronic recording equipment. (1999 Minn. Laws 196, art. 1, § 3.) If electronic recording equipment is used, it must meet the minimum standards promulgated by the state court administrator and must be operated and monitored by a person who meets the minimum qualifications promulgated by the state court administrator. The minimum standards are set forth in Minnesota State Court System Administrative Policy, dated June 29, 1999.
Advisory Committee Comment-2023 Amendments
Rule 364.08 is modified in 2023 to make it consistent with Rule 2.02(f).
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