The commissioner, acting through the local agency, shall seek out those persons with a developmental disability who are in need of guardianship and shall advise them as to the availability of suitable services and assistance. The provision of advice and guidance may be made without prior appointment by a court and shall not be dependent upon a finding of incompetency. The provision of services by the commissioner does not authorize the care, treatment, supervision, or any control over any person with a developmental disability.
1975 c 208 s 14; 1987 c 185 art 1 s 23; 2005 c 56 s 1; 2017 c 40 art 1 s 121
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities
Chapter 252A — Developmental Disability Protection
Section 252A.01 — Policy And Citation.
Section 252A.02 — Definitions.
Section 252A.03 — Nomination Of Commissioner As Guardian.
Section 252A.04 — Comprehensive Evaluation.
Section 252A.05 — Commissioner's Petition For Appointment As Public Guardian.
Section 252A.06 — Petition For Appointment Of Public Guardian.
Section 252A.07 — Filing Of Comprehensive Evaluation.
Section 252A.081 — Notice Of Hearing.
Section 252A.09 — Appointment Of Counsel.
Section 252A.111 — Powers And Duties Of Public Guardian.
Section 252A.12 — Appointment Of Public Guardian Not A Finding Of Incompetency.
Section 252A.14 — Commissioner As Advisor.
Section 252A.16 — Annual Review.
Section 252A.17 — Effect Of Succession In Office.
Section 252A.171 — Transfer Of Venue.
Section 252A.19 — Modification Of Guardianship; Restoration To Legal Capacity.