Minnesota · Through 2025 Minnesota Statutes

Minn. Stat. § 252A.21: GENERAL PROVISIONS.

Subdivision 1. Appeal.
The commissioner may appeal from an order of the court entered under sections 252A.01 to 252A.21 to the court of appeals in the manner prescribed by sections 525.71 to 525.731, for appeals by the state. Any persons, other than the commissioner, aggrieved by an order of the court entered under sections 252A.01 to 252A.21, may appeal to the court of appeals in the manner prescribed by sections 525.71 to 525.731.
Subd. 2. Rules.
The commissioner shall adopt rules to implement this chapter. The rules must include standards for performance of guardianship duties including but not limited to: twice a year visits with the person subject to public guardianship; a requirement that the duties of guardianship and case management not be performed by the same person; specific standards for action on "do not resuscitate" orders as recommended by a physician, an advanced practice registered nurse, or a physician assistant; sterilization requests; and the use of psychotropic medication and aversive procedures.
Subd. 3.
MS 2020 [Repealed, 2021 c 30 art 13 s 84]
Subd. 4. Private guardianships.
Nothing in sections 252A.01 to 252A.21 shall impair the right of individuals to establish private guardianships in accordance with applicable law.

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PUBLIC WELFARE AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
CHAPTER 252A. DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY PROTECTION

Subdivision 1. Appeal.

The commissioner may appeal from an order of the court entered under sections 252A.01 to 252A.21 to the court of appeals in the manner prescribed by sections 525.71 to 525.731, for appeals by the state. Any persons, other than the commissioner, aggrieved by an order of the court entered under sections 252A.01 to 252A.21, may appeal to the court of appeals in the manner prescribed by sections 525.71 to 525.731.

Subd. 2. Rules.

The commissioner shall adopt rules to implement this chapter. The rules must include standards for performance of guardianship duties including but not limited to: twice a year visits with the person subject to public guardianship; a requirement that the duties of guardianship and case management not be performed by the same person; specific standards for action on "do not resuscitate" orders as recommended by a physician, an advanced practice registered nurse, or a physician assistant; sterilization requests; and the use of psychotropic medication and aversive procedures.

Subd. 3.

MS 2020 [Repealed, 2021 c 30 art 13 s 84]

Subd. 4. Private guardianships.

Nothing in sections 252A.01 to 252A.21 shall impair the right of individuals to establish private guardianships in accordance with applicable law.

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