Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 259 — Change Of Name, Adoption
Section 259.20 — Policy.

Subdivision 1. Policy and purpose. The policy of the state of Minnesota and the purpose of sections 259.20 to 259.65 is to ensure:
(1) that the best interests of adopted persons are met in the planning and granting of adoptions; and
(2) that laws and practices governing adoption recognize the diversity of Minnesota's population and the diverse needs of persons affected by adoption.
Subd. 2. Other applicable law. (a) Portions of chapters 245A, 245C, 257, 260, and 317A may also affect the adoption of a particular child.
(b) Provisions of the Indian Child Welfare Act, United States Code, title 25, chapter 21, sections 1901-1923, may also apply in the adoption of an Indian child, and may preempt specific provisions of this chapter.
(c) Consistent with section 245C.33 and Public Law 109-248, a completed background study is required before the approval of any foster or adoptive placement in a related or an unrelated home.
1994 c 631 s 7,31; 1997 c 177 s 4; 2003 c 15 art 1 s 33; 2007 c 147 art 3 s 24; 2008 c 361 art 6 s 1; 2012 c 216 art 6 s 13

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.