Minn. Misc. R. 4
Determination of Indigency for Appeal
(a) Indigency Standard. The court shall appoint counsel for purposes of appeal of an order under Minnesota Statutes, section 144.4195, subdivision 3 or 4 , only if the Respondent has requested and the court has allowed proceeding in forma pauperis under Minnesota Statutes, section 563.01 . (Added effective September 14, 2009)