CHILDREN

Abandonment

Evidence, Minn. Statutes 2007 260C.301, 595.02

Newborns left at hospital, Minn. Statutes 2007 260C.217

Abduction, Minn. Statutes 2007 518D.302, 609.265

Accomplices of

Liability, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.05

Solicitation of minors to commit crimes, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.494

Adolescents

AIDS, see ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME (AIDS)

Alcoholic persons, see under ALCOHOLISM

At-risk children, see same under this topic

Chemically dependent children, see under CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT PERSONS

Community services, Minn. Statutes 2007 256M.01 to 256M.90

Enterprise activities, Minn. Statutes 2007 246.0136, 246.18

Health care services, Minn. Statutes 2007 145.883

Maltreatment, see same under this topic

Mental health services, Minn. Statutes 2007 253.018, 256B.055

Pregnancy, see Pregnant minor women under PREGNANT WOMEN

Pregnancy prevention

At-risk youth out-of-wedlock pregnancy prevention programs, Minn. Statutes 2007 256K.35

Education now and babies later (MN ENABL), Minn. Statutes 2007 145.9255, 517.08

Funding consolidation, Minn. Statutes 2007 119A.05

Project, transfer to Education Department, Minn. Statutes 2007 119A.04

Recreation programs, Minn. Statutes 2007 240A.12, 245A.03

Regional treatment centers, services, Minn. Statutes 2007 253.018

Targeted youth, see same under this topic

Violence prevention, see under CURRICULUM

Adopted children, see ADOPTION

Adult children

Consent, committed persons, Minn. Statutes 2007 253B.03

Defined as family, Minn. Statutes 2007 221.296

Defined as interested persons, Minn. Statutes 2007 252A.02, 253B.02, 524.5-102

Defined as near relatives, Minn. Statutes 2007 252A.02

Developmentally disabled persons, see Adult children of under DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS

Interested persons, adult children defined as, Minn. Statutes 2007 524.5-102

Notice received, commitments, Minn. Statutes 2007 253B.16

Payments to, Minn. Statutes 2007 256B.0625

Adverse claims to real property, minor defendants, Minn. Statutes 2007 559.02

Advocacy organizations

Consulting, child maltreatment reports, Minn. Statutes 2007 257.0725

African-American children

Placement recommendations, Minn. Statutes 2007 3.9225

Age 10 or older, representation by public defender in juvenile court, Minn. Statutes 2007 611.26

AIDS, see Prevention and treatment under ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME (AIDS)

Alcoholic beverages, see Children under ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

All-terrain vehicles, see Children under ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES

Allowance, medical assistance, income, treatment, Minn. Statutes 2007 256B.0575

Armed forces members, absentee voting, ballot applications, submitting for voters in military or abroad, Minn. Statutes 2007 203B.17

Arrest warrants, juvenile courts, issuance, Minn. Statutes 2007 260B.154, 260C.154

Asian children, placement recommendations, Minn. Statutes 2007 257.0725

Assistance to, family services collaboratives, Minn. Statutes 2007 124D.23

At-risk children

Community services, Minn. Statutes 2007 256M.01 to 256M.90

Pregnancy prevention

At-risk youth out-of-wedlock pregnancy prevention program, Minn. Statutes 2007 256K.35

Generally, see Adolescents under this topic

School-linked services for at-risk children and youth, Minn. Statutes 2007 256.995

Sexually transmitted disease prevention programs, Minn. Statutes 2007 121A.23

Targeted youth, see same under this topic

Youth works program, Minn. Statutes 2007 124D.37 to 124D.45, 290.01

Youthbuild, Minn. Statutes 2007 116L.361 to 116L.366, 119A.45

At-risk youth out-of-wedlock pregnancy prevention program, generally, Minn. Statutes 2007 256K.35

Attention deficit/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, children with

Medications for, see SYMPATHOMIMETIC MEDICATIONS

Special education, see SPECIAL EDUCATION

Auctions, property for sale, Minn. Statutes 2007 330.04

Autistic children, see under AUTISM

Babies, see INFANTS

Bank accounts

Deposits in name of, Minn. Statutes 2007 48.30, 52.13

Joint bank accounts, parties to, Minn. Statutes 2007 524.6-208, 524.6-209

Multiparty accounts, parties to, Minn. Statutes 2007 524.6-208, 524.6-209

Savings accounts, see Savings associations under this topic

Best interests of the child, defined, Minn. Statutes 2007 518.17

Bias crimes, liability, parents or guardians, Minn. Statutes 2007 611A.79

Biomonitoring, Minn. Statutes 2007 144.996, 144.997

Birth defects, see HERITABLE AND CONGENITAL DISORDERS

Black children, placement recommendations, Minn. Statutes 2007 3.9225

Blind children, see Children under BLIND PERSONS

Blood lead tests, see under BLOOD TESTS

Boarding care homes, Human Services Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2007 256.01

Boats and boating, see Children under BOATS AND BOATING

Body piercing, parental consent, Minn. Statutes 2007 325F.814

Camps, see YOUTH CAMPS

Candidates, election judges, serving as, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2007 204B.19

Card clubs at licensed racetracks, participation, Minn. Statutes 2007 240.25

Certified copies, birth and death records, Minn. Statutes 2007 144.225

Change of name, see Children under CHANGE OF NAME

Chemical dependency

Chemically dependent children, see under CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT PERSONS

Treatment, see under CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT PERSONS

Child abuse, see CHILD ABUSE

Child care, see CHILD CARE

Child care workers, see CHILD CARE WORKERS

Child custody, see CHILD CUSTODY

Child health supervision services, community health clinics, Minn. Statutes 2007 62Q.22

Child labor, see CHILD LABOR

Child long-term development program, Minn. Statutes 2007 145.951 to 145.957

Child mortality review panels, Minn. Statutes 2007 256.01

Child placement, see CHILD PLACEMENT

Child Protection Background Check Act, Minn. Statutes 2007 299C.60 to 299C.64

Child support, see CHILD SUPPORT

Child welfare, see CHILD WELFARE

Children born out of wedlock, see CHILDREN BORN OUT OF WEDLOCK

Children in need of protection or services, see CHILDREN IN NEED OF PROTECTION OR SERVICES

Children neglected and in foster care, see under FOSTER CARE

Children of battered noncitizens, Minn. Statutes 2007 256B.06, 256J.08

Children of chemically dependent persons, see under CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT PERSONS

Children of corporate personnel

Loans to or guarantees for, nonprofit corporations, Minn. Statutes 2007 317A.501

Personnel benefits, religious corporations, Minn. Statutes 2007 315.40, 317A.909

Children of decedents, eligible children, Minn. Statutes 2007 525.152

Children of prisoners, see Children of under PRISONERS

Children over 16

Murder, 1st degree, prosecution as adults, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.055

Children under 4, child abuse with head injury or multiple bruises, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.223

Children under 16

Invasion of privacy, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.746

Kidnapping, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.25

Motor vehicle passengers, aggravating factor, driving while impaired, Minn. Statutes 2007 169A.03

Children with disabilities, see DISABLED CHILDREN

Children's Cabinet, see CHILDREN'S CABINET

Children's jewelry

Lead restrictions, definitions and prohibitions, Minn. Statutes 2007 325E.389

Children's mental health integrated fund, Minn. Statutes 2007 245.491 to 245.495

Children's service workers

Background checks, Minn. Statutes 2007 299C.60 to 299C.64

CHIPS, see CHILDREN IN NEED OF PROTECTION OR SERVICES

Cigarettes, vending machines, sales to minors, Minn. Statutes 2007 325E.07

Claims against parents' estates, medical assistance and general assistance medical care, Minn. Statutes 2007 256B.15

Close relatives, children defined as

General Assistance Act, Minn. Statutes 2007 256D.02

Commitments, see Children under COMMITMENTS

Communication of sexually explicit materials to children, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.352

Community initiatives grants, Minn. Statutes 2007 245.827

Community services, Minn. Statutes 2007 125A.023, 256M.01 to 256M.90

Compensation and salaries, see under CHILD LABOR

Comprehensive Children's Mental Health Act, Minn. Statutes 2007 245.487 to 245.4889

Concealment from parent or guardian

Deprivation of custodial or parental rights, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.26

Consent

Child abuse victims, interviews with, Minn. Statutes 2007 611A.90

Dental care, see Children, consent for services under DENTAL SERVICES

Health care, Minn. Statutes 2007 144.341 to 144.347, 144.442

Mental health services, see Children, consent for services under MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Sexual performances, use in, Minn. Statutes 2007 617.245, 617.246

Sexually explicit photographs, Minn. Statutes 2007 617.247

Tuberculosis screening in schools, Minn. Statutes 2007 144.442

Contested cases, maltreatment, human services licensees, Minn. Statutes 2007 245A.08

Contributing to neglect, failure to prevent, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.378

Controlled substances, manufacture

Children in presence of, child endangerment, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.378

Coroner data, access, Minn. Statutes 2007 13.83

County cooperative extension work, see under COUNTIES

Courtrooms, exclusion from, Minn. Statutes 2007 546.37

Credit issued to, Minn. Statutes 2007 325E.63

Credit unions

Deposits made in minors name, Minn. Statutes 2007 52.13

Savings plans in schools, Minn. Statutes 2007 52.211

Crimes

Accomplices, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.05, 609.494

Children between 14 and 18, felony prosecution, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.055

Children under age 18, juvenile court dispositions, Minn. Statutes 2007 260B.255

Criminal liability, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.05, 609.055

Felonies, liability, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.055

Knowledge of age, effect on intent, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.02

Pornography, see Children under PORNOGRAPHY

Prostitution, see Minors under PROSTITUTION

Crimes against a minor

Abduction, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.265

Conviction, Minn. Statutes 2007 119B.125, 245C.15

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2007 631.40

Disciplinary action, licensing boards, Minn. Statutes 2007 214.10

Criminal sexual conduct, see CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT

Criminal trials

Attendance at, Minn. Statutes 2007 631.04

Parties to, closure of courtroom, Minn. Statutes 2007 631.045

Witnesses, recognizance, Minn. Statutes 2007 629.55

Crisis nurseries, see CRISIS NURSERIES

Curfews, see CURFEWS

Custodians, see under TRANSFERS TO MINORS

Custody

Families, see CHILD CUSTODY

Law enforcement, taking into custody, Minn. Statutes 2007 260B.175, 260C.175

Damages by, liability, Minn. Statutes 2007 540.18

Dangerous weapons, see under WEAPONS

Data, foundlings, reports, classification, Minn. Statutes 2007 144.216

Death

Child abuse and maltreatment, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.106, 609.185, 626.556

Child fatalities, findings and information, Minn. Statutes 2007 626.556

Child mortality review panel, Minn. Statutes 2007 256.01

Concealment, Minn. Statutes 2007 617.22

Crying, not provocation for crime of passion, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.20

Maltreatment, government data, access, Minn. Statutes 2007 256.01

Near fatalities, findings and information, Minn. Statutes 2007 626.556

Reports about, MFIP applicants or participants, Minn. Statutes 2007 256J.30

Definitions

Adoption law, Minn. Statutes 2007 259.21

Adult children, General Assistance Act, Minn. Statutes 2007 256D.01

Child care programs, Minn. Statutes 2007 119B.011

Child mortality, Minn. Statutes 2007 256.01

Child Protection Background Check Act, Minn. Statutes 2007 299C.61

Children's Trust Fund for the Prevention of Child Abuse Act, Minn. Statutes 2007 256E.21

Commitment and Treatment Act, Minn. Statutes 2007 253B.02

Community initiatives grants, Minn. Statutes 2007 245.827

Credit issued to minors, Minn. Statutes 2007 325E.63

Crimes against the family, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.376

Criminal proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2007 631.40

Custodial trusts, Minn. Statutes 2007 529.01

Dissolution of marriage, Minn. Statutes 2007 518.17

Domestic abuse, Minn. Statutes 2007 518B.01

General Assistance Act, Minn. Statutes 2007 256D.02

Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Statutes 2007 13.10

Hazardous toys, Minn. Statutes 2007 325F.09

Health and accident insurance, Minn. Statutes 2007 62A.145

Health plan companies, Minn. Statutes 2007 145.883

Human Rights Act, Minn. Statutes 2007 363A.03

Interstate Compact on Juveniles, Minn. Statutes 2007 260.51

Juvenile Court Act, Minn. Statutes 2007 260B.007, 260C.007

Lawful gambling and gambling devices, Minn. Statutes 2007 349.18

Lead Poisoning Prevention Act, Minn. Statutes 2007 144.9501

Legislators retirement plan, Minn. Statutes 2007 3A.01

Local cartage carriers, Minn. Statutes 2007 221.296

Maternal and child health care, Minn. Statutes 2007 145.883

Maternal and Child Nutrition Act, Minn. Statutes 2007 145.892

MinnesotaCare, Minn. Statutes 2007 256L.01

Minor caregivers, Minn. Statutes 2007 256J.08

Missing Children's Act, Minn. Statutes 2007 299C.52

Parentage Act, Minn. Statutes 2007 257.52

Parenting leave, Minn. Statutes 2007 181.940

Probate proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2007 525.152

Public guardianship for adults with developmental disabilities, Minn. Statutes 2007 252A.02

Statutory construction, Minn. Statutes 2007 645.45, 645.451

Supplemental Aid Act, Minn. Statutes 2007 256D.35

Transfers to minors, Minn. Statutes 2007 527.21

Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, Minn. Statutes 2007 518D.101

Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, Minn. Statutes 2007 518C.101

Uniform Probate Code, Minn. Statutes 2007 524.1-201, 524.2-709

Unitary Residence and Financial Responsibility Act, Minn. Statutes 2007 256G.10

Workers' compensation, Minn. Statutes 2007 176.011

Dental services, see Children, consent for services under DENTAL SERVICES

Dependent care credit, income and franchise taxes, Minn. Statutes 2007 290.067

Dependent children, see DEPENDENT CHILDREN

Desertion, see Children, desertion of under DESERTION

Detention, children taken into custody, Minn. Statutes 2007 260B.176, 260C.176

Detoxification centers, sleeping areas, Minn. Statutes 2007 254A.08

Developmentally disabled children, see Children under DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS

Difficulty of care assessment pilot project, Minn. Statutes 2007 256.82

Disabled children, see DISABLED CHILDREN

Disclosure to, medical data, Minn. Statutes 2007 13.384

Doctors, see PEDIATRIC SPECIALISTS

Driver education, see DRIVER EDUCATION

Drivers' licenses, see Children under DRIVERS LICENSES

Drop-in child care programs, see DROP-IN CHILD CARE PROGRAMS

Drug paraphernalia, delivery to minors, Minn. Statutes 2007 152.094

Early childhood health and developmental screening, Minn. Statutes 2007 121A.17 to 121A.19, 123A.21, 256J.45

Education

Failure to educate, defined as neglect, Minn. Statutes 2007 626.556

Home schools, see HOME SCHOOLS

Nonpublic schools, see NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS

Private schools, see PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Public schools, K-12, see SCHOOLS (K-12)

Special education, see SPECIAL EDUCATION

Egregious harm, defined, Minn. Statutes 2007 260C.007

Election judges, serving as, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2007 204B.19

Electronic incapacitation devices, possession or use, Minn. Statutes 2007 624.731

Eligibility

At-risk youth out-of-wedlock pregnancy prevention program, Minn. Statutes 2007 256K.35

Supportive housing and managed care pilot project, Minn. Statutes 2007 256K.25

Emancipated minors

Child support, Minn. Statutes 2007 518A.39

Defined as children, Minn. Statutes 2007 256L.01

Drivers' licenses, applications, instruction permits, or provisional licenses, Minn. Statutes 2007 171.04 to 171.055

General assistance, eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2007 256D.05

Ownership and registration of motor vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2007 168.101

Reports about, youthbuild, Minn. Statutes 2007 116L.366

Runaways, petitions for custody, Interstate Compact on Juveniles, Minn. Statutes 2007 260.51

Spouses, defined as children, Minn. Statutes 2007 256L.01

Statements by, tuberculosis testing, Minn. Statutes 2007 144.441, 144.442

Vaccination, child care or school enrollment, Minn. Statutes 2007 121A.15

Youthbuild, Minn. Statutes 2007 116L.361 to 116L.366, 119A.45

Emergency financial assistance, see EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (HUMAN SERVICES)

Emergency medical services

Child custody law, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2007 518D.103

Consent for treatment, Minn. Statutes 2007 144.344

Emergency situations, Minn. Statutes 2007 257.035

Emotionally disturbed children, see EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN

Employment

Generally, see CHILD LABOR

Minnesota Conservation Corps, eligibility, see MINNESOTA CONSERVATION CORPS

Workers' compensation, see Children under WORKERS COMPENSATION

Endangerment of a child, see under ENDANGERMENT

Enforcement of laws, conferences, Minn. Statutes 2007 256.94

Estates in real property

Intent of instrument creating estate, construction, Minn. Statutes 2007 500.14

Familial status, defined, Minn. Statutes 2007 363A.03

Farm laborers, see Children under FARM LABORERS

Fetuses, see FETUSES

Financial interest, Medicaid expenditure contracts

Acts affecting, Minn. Statutes 2007 256B.0914

Firearms

Access to firearms, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.378, 609.666, 624.7162

Ammunition displays accessible by children, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.663

Furnishing to, criminal penalties, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.66

Pistols, possession or use, Minn. Statutes 2007 624.713

Possession, Minn. Statutes 2007 97B.021

Safety course, Minn. Statutes 2007 84.027, 97B.015

Fireworks, purchases, Minn. Statutes 2007 624.20

Fish, transporting, Minn. Statutes 2007 97C.205

Fishing, see Game and fish licenses under this topic

Food stamp employment and training programs

Exemption, Minn. Statutes 2007 256D.051

Force

Parents, use of, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.06

Reasonable force used on, see same under this topic

Foster care, see FOSTER CARE

Foster children, see under FOSTER CARE

Foundlings, reports about, Minn. Statutes 2007 144.216

Fraternal benefit societies, see Children under FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES

Game and fish licenses

Canada goose special season license, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2007 97B.802

Elk licenses, Minn. Statutes 2007 97A.433

Exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2007 97A.445

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2007 97A.475

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2007 97A.451

Leeches, selling, exemption from license, Minn. Statutes 2007 97C.501

Migratory waterfowl stamps, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2007 97B.801

Moose licenses, Minn. Statutes 2007 97A.431

Pheasant stamps, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2007 97B.715

Small game licenses, Minn. Statutes 2007 97B.601

Take a Kid Fishing Weekends, Minn. Statutes 2007 97A.445

Take a Kid Hunting Weekends, Minn. Statutes 2007 97A.445

Turkey licenses, Minn. Statutes 2007 97A.435

Youth hunters, special seasons and limits, Minn. Statutes 2007 97B.112

General assistance, see GENERAL ASSISTANCE

Gifts to

Motor vehicles, sales taxes, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2007 297B.01

Uniform Gifts to Minors Act, Minn. Statutes 2007 527.22, 527.41

Grandchildren

Defined as children, Minn. Statutes 2007 176.011

Exclusions, Uniform Probate Code, Minn. Statutes 2007 524.1-201

Health and accident insurance, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2007 62A.042

Nonprofit health service plans, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2007 62C.14

Guardians ad litem, see GUARDIANS AD LITEM

Guardians of minors, see GUARDIANS OF MINORS

Guns, possession or use, Minn. Statutes 2007 624.713

Handicapped children, see DISABLED CHILDREN

Harassment and stalking of, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.749

Health and accident insurance, see Children under HEALTH AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE

Health care

Comprehensive, see Children under HEALTH CARE

Consent, Minn. Statutes 2007 144.341 to 144.347

Medical assistance, see MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Mental health, see Children's mental health services under MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Policy of state, Minn. Statutes 2007 62J.01

Health threats, Minn. Statutes 2007 144.4172

Hearing aids

Dispensing to, Minn. Statutes 2007 153A.15

Insurance coverage, Minn. Statutes 2007 62Q.675

Hearing impaired, see HEARING IMPAIRED CHILDREN

Hearings

Maltreatment determinations, Minn. Statutes 2007 256.045, 256.0451

Notice received, juvenile court referees, findings, Minn. Statutes 2007 260.031

High risk persons, children defined as, Minn. Statutes 2007 145.883

Homeless children, see Children under HOMELESS PERSONS

Homestead exemptions, desertion by owner, effect, Minn. Statutes 2007 510.06

Human services recipients, residence, determination, Minn. Statutes 2007 256G.10

Hunting, see Game and fish licenses under this topic

Identity and identification

Children affected by fetal alcohol syndrome, Minn. Statutes 2007 145.9266

De facto and third party custody proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2007 257C.03

Elevated blood lead level notices, identification on, Minn. Statutes 2007 144.9504

Standby or temporary custodians, designation, Minn. Statutes 2007 257B.03

Illness, short-term

Children with disabilities, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2007 125A.02

Immunization, see Children under VACCINATION

Incest, see INCEST

Income

Child over age of 18, inclusion, Minn. Statutes 2007 260C.331

Juvenile court proceedings, care costs, Minn. Statutes 2007 260B.331, 260C.331

MFIP, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2007 256J.21

Personal property taxes, delinquent, Minn. Statutes 2007 277.20, 277.21

Independent living assistance for youth, Minn. Statutes 2007 245A.22

Indian children, see under INDIANS

Infants, see INFANTS

Inhalant abuse demonstration project, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.684

Injunctions, aiding suicide, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.215

Injury to, Minn. Statutes 2007 540.08

Insurance

Claims, statements, use, Minn. Statutes 2007 72A.20

Defined as insured, Minn. Statutes 2007 65B.43

Motor vehicle liability insurance coverage, Minn. Statutes 2007 65B.49

Interested persons, notice received, determination of maltreatment, review, Minn. Statutes 2007 256.022

Interviews with, see Victim interviews under CHILD ABUSE

Intestate succession, Minn. Statutes 2007 524.2-114

Intoxicated children, truancy service centers, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2007 260A.04

Investigations, maltreatment

Alternative methods, authorization, Minn. Statutes 2007 256.01

Jail, holding in, Minn. Statutes 2007 260B.185, 641.14

Juvenile courts, see JUVENILE COURTS

Juvenile offenders, see JUVENILE OFFENDERS

Kidnapping, see ABDUCTION

Knowledge of age of minor, effect on criminal intent, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.02

Lawsuits

Aiding suicide, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.215

Costs and disbursements adjudged against child, Minn. Statutes 2007 549.12

Dram shop actions, Minn. Statutes 2007 340A.801

Mortgage foreclosure sales, actions to set aside, Minn. Statutes 2007 580.20, 580.21

Mother and child relationship, Minn. Statutes 2007 257.71

Paternity, see Lawsuits under PATERNITY

Real estate tax judgment sales redemption, rights, Minn. Statutes 2007 281.04

Recognition of parentage, see under PATERNITY

Rights of action, steam railroad personnel, Minn. Statutes 2007 219.82

Seduction of children, Minn. Statutes 2007 540.07

Statutes of limitations, suspension, Minn. Statutes 2007 541.15

Lead (mineral)

Abatement, see under LEAD (MINERAL)

High risk for toxic lead exposure, tests, see Blood lead tests under BLOOD TESTS

Poisoning, see Lead poisoning under LEAD (MINERAL)

Liability

Crimes, see same under this topic

Damages by, Minn. Statutes 2007 540.18

Local children's mental health collaboratives, see under COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Lottery tickets, Minn. Statutes 2007 349A.12

Low-income children, see Children under LOW-INCOME PERSONS

Malicious punishment of, see MALICIOUS PUNISHMENT

Maltreatment

Background checks, commissioner reviews, Minn. Statutes 2007 245C.08

Child maltreatment review panel, Minn. Statutes 2007 256.022

Child welfare targeted case management, Minn. Statutes 2007 256B.094, 256F.10

Citizen review panels, duties, Minn. Statutes 2007 256.01

Data, Minn. Statutes 2007 13.32, 13.43, 13.46, 256.045

Deaths caused by, government data, Minn. Statutes 2007 256.01

Defined as incidents, Minn. Statutes 2007 245B.02

Evidence, standards, Minn. Statutes 2007 256.045

Hearings, maltreatment determinations, Minn. Statutes 2007 256.045, 256.0451

Human services licensed programs

Disqualification, Minn. Statutes 2007 245C.24, 245C.25, 245C.27, 245C.29

Policies and procedures about, Minn. Statutes 2007 245A.66

Human services licensees, Minn. Statutes 2007 245A.07, 245A.08

Interviewers, see Victim interviews under CHILD ABUSE

Investigations

Alternative methods, authorization, Minn. Statutes 2007 256.01

Child maltreatment review panel, duties, Minn. Statutes 2007 256.022

County agencies, duties, Minn. Statutes 2007 245A.16

Data, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2007 13.32, 13.43

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2007 626.556

Indian children, Minn. Statutes 2007 256.01

Mandated reporters, Minn. Statutes 2007 256B.0954, 626.556

Near fatalities, Minn. Statutes 2007 256.01

Notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2007 256.022

Prevention, grants for, Minn. Statutes 2007 256E.22

Reports about

Adverse health care events, Minn. Statutes 2007 144.7065

Alternative methods, authorization, Minn. Statutes 2007 256.01

Child care providers, Minn. Statutes 2007 245A.145

Child protective services plans, Minn. Statutes 2007 626.556

Determination of maltreatment, review, Minn. Statutes 2007 256.022

Failure to make, Minn. Statutes 2007 256.045

Family assessments, Minn. Statutes 2007 626.556

Human Services Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2007 257.0725

Indian children, Minn. Statutes 2007 256.01

Interviews of child, Minn. Statutes 2007 626.556

Investigations, Minn. Statutes 2007 626.556

Medical assistance demonstration project for people with disabilities waivers, Minn. Statutes 2007 256B.77

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2007 626.556

Retaliation for making, Minn. Statutes 2007 626.556

Social workers, Minn. Statutes 2007 148D.240, 148E.230, 148E.240

Unlicensed home health aides, Minn. Statutes 2007 144A.4605

Variances, Minn. Statutes 2007 256B.0951

Marriage, children under age 16, consent, Minn. Statutes 2007 517.02

Maternal and Child Nutrition Act, Minn. Statutes 2007 145.891, 145.892, 393.07

Medical assistance, see MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Medical data, see Children's records under MEDICAL RECORDS

Medical examiner data, access, Minn. Statutes 2007 13.83

Medical records, see Children's records under MEDICAL RECORDS

Mental health

Collaboratives, see Local children's mental health collaboratives under COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Services, see Children's mental health services under MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Mentally ill children, see Children under MENTAL ILLNESS, PERSONS WITH

Mentally ill persons, children of, access, medical records, Minn. Statutes 2007 144.334

MFIP, see MINNESOTA FAMILY INVESTMENT PROGRAM (MFIP)

Migrant workers, children of, Minn. Statutes 2007 119A.04, 119A.05

Minnesota employees insurance program eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2007 43A.317

Minnesota youth program, eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2007 116L.56

MinnesotaCare, maintenance of effort, Minn. Statutes 2007 256L.17

Minor caregivers, definitions, MFIP, Minn. Statutes 2007 256J.08

Minor parents, see MINOR PARENTS

Minority, Minn. Statutes 2007 645.451, 645.452

Minority children, see Children under MINORITY GROUP MEMBERS

Missing children, see Children under MISSING PERSONS

Motor bicycles, see under BICYCLES

Motor vehicle registration, Minn. Statutes 2007 168.101

Motorcycles, operation

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2007 169.974

Off-highway motorcycles, registration, Minn. Statutes 2007 84.788

Natural child, defined as dependent child, Minn. Statutes 2007 3A.01

Neglect, see Child neglect under NEGLECT

Negotiable instruments

Obligation to pay, defenses, Minn. Statutes 2007 336.3-305

Rescission of negotiation, Minn. Statutes 2007 336.3-202

Nominations by, guardians of minors, appointment, Minn. Statutes 2007 524.5-206

Nonresidents, see Children under NONRESIDENTS

Nutrition, reports about, Minn. Statutes 2007 144.092

Off-highway motorcycles, Minn. Statutes 2007 84.788

Off-road vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2007 84.798, 84.802

Organ donors

Organ procurement organizations, duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2007 525A.14

Parents, right to amend or revoke, Minn. Statutes 2007 525A.08

Ownership

Assets, medical assistance eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2007 256B.056

Motor vehicles, see Ownership under MOTOR VEHICLES

Trucks, see Owners and ownership under TRUCKS

Parent and child relationship

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2007 257.52

Establishment, Minn. Statutes 2007 257.54

Lawsuits, mother and child relationship, Minn. Statutes 2007 257.71

Recognition of parentage, see under PATERNITY

Relationship not dependent on marriage, Minn. Statutes 2007 257.53

Parenting time centers, Minn. Statutes 2007 119A.37, 119A.45, 124D.23, 517.08

Pari-mutuel betting, Minn. Statutes 2007 240.13, 240.25

Parties to suits, paternity lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2007 257.60

Paternity, see PATERNITY

Payments by, MinnesotaCare, Minn. Statutes 2007 256L.03, 256L.15

Payments to

Hazardous buildings, personal property auction, Minn. Statutes 2007 463.23

Trusts, payments by trustees, enumerated powers of trustees, Minn. Statutes 2007 501B.81

Unemployment benefits, survivors, Minn. Statutes 2007 268.087

Pediatric specialists, see PEDIATRIC SPECIALISTS

Personal flotation devices, Minn. Statutes 2007 86B.501

Personal injuries, see Children under PERSONAL INJURIES

Photographs, adoption exchange, Minn. Statutes 2007 259.75

Pistols, possession or use, Minn. Statutes 2007 624.713

Play areas

Generally, see Play areas under RECREATIONAL AREAS

Playgrounds, see PLAYGROUNDS

Policy of state, health care, Minn. Statutes 2007 62J.01

Pornographic works, use in, Minn. Statutes 2007 617.246

Pornography, see Children under PORNOGRAPHY

Posthumous children, see POSTHUMOUS CHILDREN

Powers of appointment, exercise, exception, Minn. Statutes 2007 502.66

Preschool children, see PRESCHOOL CHILDREN

Prisoners, children of, see Children of under PRISONERS

Prostitution, see Minors under PROSTITUTION

Public guardianship, Human Services Department, Minn. Statutes 2007 256.01

Public information and education programs, local health promotion and protection activities, high risk youth, Minn. Statutes 2007 144.396

Purchasing property from

Secondhand dealers or junk dealers, misconduct, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.815

Qualifying child, Minn. Statutes 2007 290.01, 290.0674

Real property

Adverse claims to, minor defendants, Minn. Statutes 2007 559.02

Children as owners, partition, Minn. Statutes 2007 558.11, 558.30

Estates, Minn. Statutes 2007 500.14

Unfair discriminatory practices, Minn. Statutes 2007 363A.09

Reasonable force used on

Circumstances, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.379

School personnel, see Force used by under SCHOOL PERSONNEL

Teachers, see Force used by under TEACHERS

Recreation programs, Minn. Statutes 2007 240A.12

Refrigerators or containers

Permitting exposure or access to, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.675

Reports about

Elevated blood lead levels, Minn. Statutes 2007 144.9501

Maltreatment, see same under this topic

Residence, MinnesotaCare, eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2007 256L.09

Respite care, see RESPITE CARE

Rights, juvenile court proceedings

Counsel, right to, Minn. Statutes 2007 260B.130, 260B.163, 260C.163

Participation, Minn. Statutes 2007 260B.163, 260C.163

Rural youth farm equipment safety program, Minn. Statutes 2007 17.107

Savings associations

Accounts, rights, Minn. Statutes 2007 51A.23, 51A.251, 51A.261

Savings plans in schools, Minn. Statutes 2007 51A.24

Savings banks, Minn. Statutes 2007 50.17

School age children

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2007 245A.02

Municipal park programs for, Minn. Statutes 2007 245A.03

School children

Generally, see Students under SCHOOLS (K-12)

Right of way, crossing streets or highways, Minn. Statutes 2007 169.21

School safety patrols, see SCHOOL SAFETY PATROL

School-linked services for at-risk children and youth, Minn. Statutes 2007 256.995

School readiness programs, Minn. Statutes 2007 119B.231, 124D.15, 124D.16, 127A.41

Seduction of, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2007 540.07

Semiautomatic assault weapons, possession, Minn. Statutes 2007 624.713

Sex crimes involving

Criminal sexual conduct, see CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT

Incest, see INCEST

Indecent exposure in presence of minor, Minn. Statutes 2007 617.23

Internet or computer solicitation of children, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.352

Lewd exhibition of genitals in presence of minor, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.3451

Prostitution, see Minors under PROSTITUTION

Second and subsequent offenses, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.3451

Sexual abuse, see CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT

Solicitation to commit crimes, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.352

Sexual performances, see Pornographic works, minors involved in sexual conduct under PERFORMANCES

Shaking, dangers of

Child foster care provider education, Minn. Statutes 2007 245A.144, 245A.1445

Parent information, Minn. Statutes 2007 144.574

Signatures

Age certificates, child labor, Minn. Statutes 2007 181A.06

Designated caregiver agreements, Minn. Statutes 2007 171.07

Snowmobiles, Minn. Statutes 2007 84.027, 84.82, 84.862, 84.872

Social Security numbers, see Numbers under SOCIAL SECURITY

Solicitation to commit crimes

Crime against the person, solicitation defined as, Minn. Statutes 2007 253B.02

Other prosecutions for same conduct, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.035

Penalties, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.494

Sex crimes, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.352

Spanish-speaking children, placement recommendations, Minn. Statutes 2007 3.9223

Special health care needs, medical assistance dental service providers, Minn. Statutes 2007 256B.0644

Special laws regarding, Minn. Const. art 12 s 1

Standby custodians, see under CHILD CUSTODY

Statutory construction, child, defined, Minn. Statutes 2007 645.45, 645.451

Steam railroad personnel, employers

Liability in damages for death or injury, Minn. Statutes 2007 219.77

Stepchildren

Definitions

Custodial trusts, Minn. Statutes 2007 529.01

Related individual, Minn. Statutes 2007 245A.02

Workers' compensation, Minn. Statutes 2007 176.011

Exclusions, Uniform Probate Code, Minn. Statutes 2007 524.1-201

Students, see STUDENTS

Subpoenas, maltreatment data, Minn. Statutes 2007 256.045

Support, see CHILD SUPPORT

Survivor benefits, public retirement plans, see Survivor benefits under specific plans

Take a Kid Fishing Weekends, Minn. Statutes 2007 97A.445

Take a Kid Hunting Weekends, Minn. Statutes 2007 97A.445

Taking into custody, Juvenile Court Act, Minn. Statutes 2007 260B.175, 260C.175

TANF, see TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF)

Tanning facilities, consent of parent or guardian, Minn. Statutes 2007 325H.08

Targeted youth

Safe houses, McGruff program, Minn. Statutes 2007 299A.28

Transitional housing, see TRANSITIONAL HOUSING

Tattoos, consent, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.2246

Teenagers, see Adolescents under this topic

Telephone calls, 900 numbers, charges, Minn. Statutes 2007 325F.692

Temporary custodians, Minn. Statutes 2007 257B.01 to 257B.10

Temporary housing, safe houses, McGruff program, Minn. Statutes 2007 299A.28

Theft by, parent or guardian, liability, Minn. Statutes 2007 604.14

Tobacco, purchase or use

Violations and penalties, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.685

Tobacco products

Sale or purchase by children, penalties for, Minn. Statutes 2007 461.12

Use and use prevention, see Use under TOBACCO PRODUCTS

Trafficking in persons, labor trafficking, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.282

Transfer of money or personal property to, see TRANSFERS TO MINORS

Transfers to minors, see TRANSFERS TO MINORS

Trials

Decision by court, time limit, Minn. Statutes 2007 546.27

Exclusion from courtroom, civil trials, Minn. Statutes 2007 546.37

Trust company deposits in name of, Minn. Statutes 2007 48.30

Twins or higher order multiples

Classroom placement, Minn. Statutes 2007 120A.38

Unborn children, see FETUSES

Unemployment insurance, eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2007 268.085

Vaccination, see Children under VACCINATION

Variances, maltreatment reporting, Minn. Statutes 2007 256B.0951

Victims of crime, criminal sexual conduct victims

Confidential data, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.3471

Video games, restricted games

Rental, violations and penalties, Minn. Statutes 2007 325I.06

Violations and penalties

Adults cohabiting with, Minn. Statutes 2007 609.26

Maltreatment, reporting, Minn. Statutes 2007 256.045

Methamphetamine-related crimes involving, Minn. Statutes 2007 152.137

Pistols, possession, Minn. Statutes 2007 624.713

Semiautomatic assault weapons, possession, Minn. Statutes 2007 624.713

Sex crimes involving, see same under this topic

Tear gas, possession or use, Minn. Statutes 2007 624.731

Violence prevention, public school curriculum, see Violence prevention under CURRICULUM

Visitation centers, Minn. Statutes 2007 119A.37, 119A.45, 124D.23, 517.08

Wild rice, harvesting, licenses, exception, Minn. Statutes 2007 84.091

Wills, children omitted, Minn. Statutes 2007 524.2-302

Witnesses

Courtrooms, exclusion or presence, Minn. Statutes 2007 546.37, 631.045

Criminal cases, Minn. Statutes 2007 629.55, 631.04

Examination of capacity, Minn. Statutes 2007 595.06

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2007 595.02

Identity, withholding, Minn. Statutes 2007 13.82

Parents accompanying, compensation to, Minn. Statutes 2007 357.242

Recognizance for, Minn. Statutes 2007 629.55

Supportive persons in courtroom, specific crimes, Minn. Statutes 2007 631.046

Witnesses to violence, policy of state, Minn. Statutes 2007 15.87

Workers' compensation, see Children under WORKERS COMPENSATION

Young child credit, income and franchise taxes, Minn. Statutes 2007 290.067

Youth

Generally, see Adolescents under this topic

Targeted youth, see same under this topic

Youth camps, see YOUTH CAMPS

Youth employment, see YOUTH EMPLOYMENT

Youth intervention programs, Minn. Statutes 2007 299A.73

Youth organizations, unfair discriminatory practices, Minn. Statutes 2007 363A.20, 363A.24

Youth works program, Minn. Statutes 2007 124D.37 to 124D.45

Youthbuild, Minn. Statutes 2007 116L.361 to 116L.366, 119A.45