as introduced - 82nd Legislature (2001 - 2002) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
1.1 A bill for an act 1.2 relating to child protection; clarifying the child's 1.3 rights and status as a party in child protection 1.4 proceedings; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 1.5 260C.163, by adding a subdivision. 1.6 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1.7 Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 260C.163, is 1.8 amended by adding a subdivision to read: 1.9 Subd. 8a. [STATUS OF CHILD AS PARTY.] In all proceedings 1.10 involving a child alleged to be in need of protection or 1.11 services or termination of parental rights, the child who is the 1.12 subject of the petition is a party to the proceeding and has all 1.13 of the rights of a party under statute and court rules.