(a) A parent with legal and physical custody or a legal custodian may designate a standby or temporary custodian by means of a written designation unless the child has another legal parent:
(1) whose parental rights have not been terminated;
(2) whose whereabouts are known; and
(3) who is willing and able to make and carry out the daily custodial care and make decisions concerning the child.
(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), a parent or legal custodian may designate a standby or temporary custodian with the consent of the other parent, or as provided by section 257B.05, subdivision 6.
(c) A legal custodian pursuant to a designation of temporary custodianship may not designate a different temporary custodian.
2000 c 404 s 4
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities
Chapter 257B — Standby Custodian; Designation; Guardian
Section 257B.01 — Definitions.
Section 257B.02 — Application Of Other Law; Construction.
Section 257B.04 — Contents Of Designation.
Section 257B.05 — Petition For Approval.
Section 257B.06 — Custodian's Authority.