Subdivision 1. Reports of maltreatment in facility. A person mandated to report child maltreatment occurring within a licensed facility shall report the information to the agency responsible for licensing or certifying the facility under sections 144.50 to 144.58, 241.021, and 245A.01 to 245A.16; or chapter 144H, 245D, or 245H; or a nonlicensed personal care provider organization as defined in section 256B.0625, subdivision 19a.
Subd. 2. Reporting deprivation of parental rights or kidnapping to law enforcement. A person mandated to report under section 260E.06, subdivision 1, who knows or has reason to know of a violation of section 609.25 or 609.26 shall report the information to the local police department or the county sheriff.
Subd. 3. Report to medical examiner or coroner; notification to local agency and law enforcement; report ombudsman. (a) A person mandated to report maltreatment who knows or has reason to believe a child has died as a result of maltreatment shall report that information to the appropriate medical examiner or coroner instead of the local welfare agency, police department, or county sheriff.
(b) The medical examiner or coroner shall notify the local welfare agency, police department, or county sheriff in instances in which the medical examiner or coroner believes that the child has died as a result of maltreatment. The medical examiner or coroner shall complete an investigation as soon as feasible and report the findings to the police department or county sheriff and the local welfare agency.
(c) If the child was receiving services or treatment for mental illness, developmental disability, substance use disorder, or emotional disturbance from an agency, facility, or program as defined in section 245.91, the medical examiner or coroner shall also notify and report findings to the ombudsman established under sections 245.91 to 245.97.
1Sp2020 c 2 art 7 s 11; 2022 c 98 art 4 s 51
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities
Chapter 260E — Reporting Of Maltreatment Of Minors
Section 260E.02 — Multidisciplinary Child Protection Team.
Section 260E.03 — Definitions.
Section 260E.05 — Cultural Practices.
Section 260E.055 — Duty To Report; Private Or Public Youth Recreation Program.
Section 260E.06 — Maltreatment Reporting.
Section 260E.065 — Training For Reporters.
Section 260E.07 — Retaliation Prohibited.
Section 260E.08 — Criminal Penalties For Failure To Report; Civil Penalty For Making False Report.
Section 260E.09 — Reporting Requirements.
Section 260E.10 — Notification To Reporters.
Section 260E.11 — Agency Designated To Receive Reports.
Section 260E.13 — Report To Ombudsman.
Section 260E.14 — Agency Responsible For Screening And Assessment Or Investigation.
Section 260E.15 — Screening Guidelines.
Section 260E.16 — Timeline For Screening.
Section 260E.17 — Response Path Assignment.
Section 260E.18 — Notice To Child's Tribe.
Section 260E.19 — Conflict Of Interest.
Section 260E.20 — Agency Duties Regarding Investigation And Assessment.
Section 260E.21 — Screened Out Reports.
Section 260E.23 — Documenting Interviews With Child Maltreatment Victims.
Section 260E.24 — Conclusion Of Family Assessment Or Family Investigation By Local Welfare Agency.
Section 260E.25 — Provision Of Medical Care.
Section 260E.26 — Provision Of Child Protective Services.
Section 260E.27 — Consultation With The County Attorney.
Section 260E.28 — Conducting Investigation In Facility Or School.
Section 260E.29 — Notification Requirements For Schools And Facilities.
Section 260E.30 — Conclusion Of School Or Facility Investigation.
Section 260E.31 — Reporting Of Prenatal Exposure To Controlled Substances.
Section 260E.32 — Toxicology Tests Required.
Section 260E.33 — Reconsideration And Appeal Of Maltreatment Determination Following Investigation.
Section 260E.35 — Data Practices.
Section 260E.36 — Specialized Training And Education Required.