Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 259 — Change Of Name, Adoption
Section 259.12 — Correctional Inmates; Name Changes; Limited.

During an inmate's confinement in a correctional facility, as defined in section 241.021, subdivision 1, paragraph (f), an inmate may request a name change under section 259.10 only once and may proceed in forma pauperis only when the failure to allow the name change would infringe on a constitutional right of an inmate.
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Structure Minnesota Statutes

Minnesota Statutes

Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities

Chapter 259 — Change Of Name, Adoption

Section 259.10 — General Requirements.

Section 259.11 — Order; Filing Copies.

Section 259.115 — Criminal Penalties.

Section 259.12 — Correctional Inmates; Name Changes; Limited.

Section 259.13 — Persons With Felony Conviction; Name Changes.

Section 259.20 — Policy.

Section 259.21 — Definitions.

Section 259.22 — Petition.

Section 259.23 — Juvenile Court, Jurisdiction.

Section 259.24 — Consents.

Section 259.241 — Adult Adoption.

Section 259.25 — Agreement Conferring Authority To Place For Adoption.

Section 259.27 — Notification Of Death Or Terminal Illness.

Section 259.29 — Protection Of Best Interests In Adoptive Placements.

Section 259.31 — Agency Placement Factors.

Section 259.35 — Notice To Adoptive Parents.

Section 259.37 — Agency; Fee Schedule; Disclosure; Civil Action.

Section 259.39 — Commissioner's Statement.

Section 259.41 — Adoption Study.

Section 259.43 — Birth Parent History; Commissioner's Form.

Section 259.45 — State Audit Of Adoption Agency; Civil Action.

Section 259.47 — Direct Adoptive Placement.

Section 259.49 — Notice, Hearing On Petition.

Section 259.52 — Fathers' Adoption Registry.

Section 259.53 — Petition; Investigations; Reports.

Section 259.55 — Payment Of Birth Parent Expenses; Penalty.

Section 259.57 — Hearing, Decree.

Section 259.58 — Communication Or Contact Agreements.

Section 259.59 — Effect Of Adoption.

Section 259.60 — Intercountry Adoptions; Obtaining Amended Birth Record.

Section 259.61 — Hearings, Confidential.

Section 259.63 — Appeals.

Section 259.65 — Appointment Of Attorney And Guardian Ad Litem.

Section 259.73 — Reimbursement Of Nonrecurring Adoption Expenses.

Section 259.75 — State Adoption Exchange.

Section 259.77 — Family Recruitment.

Section 259.78 — Grandparent Visitation.

Section 259.79 — Adoption Records.

Section 259.81 — Referral For Services.

Section 259.83 — Postadoption Services.

Section 259.87 — Rules.

Section 259.88 — Data And Best Practices.

Section 259.89 — Access To Original Birth Record Information.