Office of Ombudsperson for American Indian Families exempt from court fees

The Office of Ombudsperson for American Indian Families will be exempt from the requirement to pay court fees in certain cases.

Current law exempts tribes and tribal representatives from the fee requirement.

The list of actions for which fees are exempt will also be expanded to include those seeking relief under Chapter 256 of state statute (human services matters), Chapter 257 (children and child custody matters), Chapter 518 (marriage dissolution), and portions of Chapter 524 (guardianship of a minor or incapacitated person).

Sponsored by Rep. Sandra Feist (DFL-New Brighton) and Sen. Mary Kunesh (DFL-New Brighton), the law takes effect Aug. 1, 2025.

HF2184*/SF472/CH10

HF2184* / SF0472 / CH10