2024 Minnesota Statutes

260E.27 CONSULTATION WITH THE COUNTY ATTORNEY.

The local welfare agency shall consult with the county attorney to determine the appropriateness of filing a petition alleging the child is in need of protection or services under section 260C.007, subdivision 6, if:

(1) the family does not accept or comply with a plan for child protective services;

(2) voluntary child protective services may not provide sufficient protection for the child; or

(3) the family is not cooperating with an investigation or assessment.

History:

1Sp2020 c 2 art 7 s 27