This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to allow for judicial review of child maltreatment cases that occur outside of Minnesota. It specifies that a party appealing an order related to child maltreatment must file their appeal in the county where the alleged perpetrator or the child resides, regardless of whether the maltreatment occurred in Minnesota or another state or country. The bill also outlines the process for serving notice of appeal and requires the applicable commissioner or executive board to provide all parties with a copy of the decision and relevant transcripts from hearings.

Additionally, the bill designates local welfare agencies as responsible for conducting family assessments or investigations in cases where maltreatment is reported to have occurred outside of Minnesota, provided that either the alleged perpetrator or the child resides in Minnesota. This ensures that allegations of maltreatment that would be considered valid under Minnesota law are addressed appropriately, even if they originate from another jurisdiction.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256.045, 260E.14