Minnesota’s 14-Day Parenting-Time Hearing Rule: What HF 3204 Actually Does

Updated July 22, 2026. This article provides general educational information, not legal or clinical advice. Rules and individual circumstances vary.

The 14-day rule is a hearing rule

A credible allegation of 14 consecutive days of denied parenting time triggers priority scheduling and a hearing within 30 days while the case is pending. It does not automatically guarantee make-up time.

Compensatory parenting time is a separate remedy

Compensatory parenting time is governed separately under Minnesota Statutes section 518.175. A court considers its findings, the amount and intent of the interference, the child's best interests, and applicable safety exceptions.

When the court finds deprivation and awards compensatory time, the statute requires at least the same type and duration as the deprived time, within one year, subject to the law's best-interest and safety provisions.

What a parent should do

Keep the current order and an accurate event log, preserve communications, and use the official court process. Do not assume that a denied exchange proves contempt or guarantees a remedy. A Minnesota lawyer or court self-help resource can explain the procedure for the facts of your case.

Primary sources

• Minnesota Session Laws, Chapter 101