Subdivision 1. District court. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 256.045 providing for administrative and judicial review of county agency determinations, a person denied general assistance by the county agency may apply to the district court of the county in which the person's application was filed and the district court shall order the payment of general assistance if the person establishes:
(1) the substantial likelihood of eligibility for and entitlement to general assistance; and
(2) the person or family will suffer irreparable injury if general assistance is not granted without delay.
Subd. 2. Administrative or judicial review. The denial by a district court of a writ of mandamus shall not affect the right or scope of administrative or judicial review as set forth in section 256.045.
1973 c 650 art 21 s 13; 1980 c 509 s 104; 1980 c 536 s 27; 1986 c 444; 1990 c 568 art 4 s 84
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities
Chapter 256D — Economic Assistance And Food Support
Section 256D.01 — Declaration Of Policy; Citation.
Section 256D.02 — Definitions.
Section 256D.024 — Persons Prohibited From Receiving Benefits.
Section 256D.03 — Responsibility To Provide General Assistance.
Section 256D.04 — Duties Of The Commissioner.
Section 256D.045 — Social Security Number Required.
Section 256D.05 — Eligibility For General Assistance.
Section 256D.06 — Amount Of Assistance.
Section 256D.07 — Time Of Payment Of Assistance.
Section 256D.08 — Exclusion From Resources.
Section 256D.09 — Payment; Assessment; Overpayment.
Section 256D.10 — Administrative Hearing Prior To Adverse Action.
Section 256D.13 — Mandamus To Compel Payment Of General Assistance.
Section 256D.15 — Relative's Responsibility.
Section 256D.16 — General Assistance To Be Allowed As Claim In Court.
Section 256D.17 — Data Processing Procedures.
Section 256D.19 — Abolition Of Township System Of Poor Relief.
Section 256D.20 — Transfer Of Town Employees.
Section 256D.21 — Continuation Of Benefits; Former Minneapolis Employees.
Section 256D.23 — Temporary County Assistance Program.
Section 256D.35 — Definitions.
Section 256D.36 — State Participation.
Section 256D.395 — Application Procedures.
Section 256D.405 — Verification And Reporting Requirements.
Section 256D.415 — Residence; County Of Financial Responsibility.
Section 256D.425 — Eligibility Criteria.
Section 256D.44 — Standards Of Assistance.
Section 256D.45 — Payment Period.
Section 256D.47 — Payment Methods.
Section 256D.48 — Protective Payments.
Section 256D.53 — Duties Of The Commissioner.
Section 256D.54 — Application For Other Benefits.
Section 256D.60 — Snap Employment And Training Program.
Section 256D.61 — Federal Waiver.
Section 256D.62 — Asset Limitations For Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Households.