Minnesota Power of Attorney (For Court Appearance) is a legal document that gives someone else the authority to act on your behalf in a court proceeding. The person you appoint is called the “attorney-in-fact” or “agent.” The document must be signed in front of a notary public and filed with the court. Types of Minnesota Power of Attorney (For Court Appearance) include General Power of Attorney, Limited Power of Attorney, and Special Power of Attorney. General Power of Attorney is the broadest and most common type, allowing your agent to do a wide range of activities on your behalf in court proceedings. Limited Power of Attorney restricts the agent’s authority to only those specific actions you list in the document. Special Power of Attorney grants the agent a very narrow scope of authority and is usually only used in specific situations.