Minnesota · statute · Minn. Stat. ch. 260B · 49 active provisions
Subdivision 1. Citation. Sections 260B.001 to 260B.446 may be cited as the delinquency provisions of the Juvenile Court Act. Subd. 2. Delinquency. The purpose of the laws relating to children alleged or adjudicated to be delinquent is to promote the public safety and reduce juvenile delinquency by maintaining the integ…
It is the policy of the state of Minnesota to identify and eliminate barriers to racial, ethnic, and gender fairness within the criminal justice, juvenile justice, corrections, and judicial systems, in support of the fundamental principle of fair and equitable treatment under law.
The rights granted to victims of crime in sections 611A.01 to 611A.06 are applicable to adult criminal cases, juvenile delinquency proceedings, juvenile traffic proceedings involving driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and proceedings involving any other act committed by a juvenile that would be a crime as…
Subdivision 1. Scope. As used in this chapter, the terms defined in this section have the same meanings given to them. Subd. 2. Agency. "Agency" means the local social services agency or a licensed child-placing agency. Subd. 3. Child. "Child" means an individual under 18 years of age and includes any minor alleged to…
(a) As used in this section, "restraints" means a mechanical or other device that constrains the movement of a person's body or limbs. (b) Restraints may not be used on a child appearing in court in a proceeding under this chapter unless the court finds that: (1) the use of restraints is necessary: (i) to prevent physi…
(a) As used in this section, "DNA analysis" has the meaning given in section 299C.155. (b) A biological specimen for the purpose of DNA analysis must not be taken from a minor without the consent of the minor's parent or custodian, a court order, or a warrant. (c) A minor whose biological specimen is collected in viola…
In any county the court may provide for the physical and mental diagnosis of cases of minors who are believed to be persons who have a physical disability, mental illness, or developmental disability and for such purpose may appoint professionally qualified persons, whose compensation shall be fixed by the judge with t…
In any county or group of counties the county boards may purchase, lease, erect, equip, and maintain a county home school for boys and girls, or a separate home school for boys and a separate home school for girls. The juvenile court may transfer legal custody of a delinquent child to the home school in the manner prov…
All juvenile detention homes, farms, and industrial schools heretofore established under the provisions of Laws 1905, chapter 285, section 5, as amended by Laws 1907, chapter 172, and Laws 1911, chapter 353, or Laws 1913, chapter 83, Laws 1915, chapter 228, or Laws 1917, chapter 317, as amended, are hereby declared to…
In any county or group of counties the county boards may purchase, lease, erect, equip, and maintain a detention home for boys and girls, or a separate detention home for boys and girls, or a separate detention home for boys or a separate detention home for girls. The detention home may, with the approval of the distri…
Subdivision 1. Children who are delinquent. Except as provided in sections 260B.125 and 260B.225, the juvenile court has original and exclusive jurisdiction in proceedings concerning any child who is alleged to be delinquent, a juvenile traffic offender, a juvenile petty offender, and in proceedings concerning any mino…
Subdivision 1. Transfers required. Except where a juvenile court has certified an alleged violation in accordance with the provisions of section 260B.125, the child is alleged to have committed murder in the first degree after becoming 16 years of age, or a court has original jurisdiction of a child who has committed a…
Subdivision 1. Venue. Except where otherwise provided, venue for any proceedings under section 260B.101 shall be in the county where the child is found, or the county of the child's residence. If delinquency, a juvenile petty offense, or a juvenile traffic offense is alleged, proceedings shall be brought in the county…
Subdivision 1. Order. When a child is alleged to have committed, after becoming 14 years of age, an offense that would be a felony if committed by an adult, the juvenile court may enter an order certifying the proceeding for action under the laws and court procedures controlling adult criminal violations. Subd. 2. Orde…
Subdivision 1. Designation. A proceeding involving a child alleged to have committed a felony offense is an extended jurisdiction juvenile prosecution if: (1) the child was 14 to 17 years old at the time of the alleged offense, a certification hearing was held, and the court designated the proceeding an extended jurisd…
Subdivision 1. Who may file; required form. Any reputable person, including but not limited to any agent of the commissioner of children, youth, and families, having knowledge of a child in this state or of a child who is a resident of this state, who appears to be delinquent, may petition the juvenile court in the man…
Subdivision 1. Notice. When a peace officer has probable cause to believe that a child: (1) is a juvenile petty offender; or (2) has committed a delinquent act that would be a petty misdemeanor or misdemeanor if committed by an adult, the officer may issue a notice to the child to appear in juvenile court in the county…
Subdivision 1. Issuance of summons. After a petition has been filed and unless the parties hereinafter named voluntarily appear, the court shall set a time for a hearing and shall issue a summons requiring the person who has custody or control of the child to appear with the child before the court at a time and place s…
Subdivision 1. Notice in lieu of summons; personal service. The service of a summons or a notice in lieu of summons shall be as provided in the Rules of Juvenile Procedure. Subd. 2. Service; fees. Service of summons, notice, or subpoena required by sections 260B.151 to 260B.255 shall be made by any suitable person unde…
If any person personally served with summons or subpoena fails, without reasonable cause, to appear or bring the child, or if the court has reason to believe the person is avoiding personal service, or if any custodial parent or guardian fails, without reasonable cause, to accompany the child to a hearing as required u…
Subdivision 1. Investigation. Upon request of the court the local social services agency or probation officer shall investigate the personal and family history and environment of any minor coming within the jurisdiction of the court under section 260B.101 and shall report its findings to the court. The court may order…
Each county shall develop a written policy for classifying juvenile offenders. The policy must include methods to classify the reoffense risk and service needs of juvenile offenders. In developing its policy, each county, to the extent practicable, shall consult with the department of corrections and attempt to achieve…
Subdivision 1. General. (a) Except for hearings arising under section 260B.425, hearings on any matter shall be without a jury and may be conducted in an informal manner, except that a child who is prosecuted as an extended jurisdiction juvenile has the right to a jury trial on the issue of guilt. The rules of evidence…
The provisions of this chapter must be construed consistently with the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978, United States Code, title 25, sections 1901 to 1963.
Subdivision 1. Records required to be kept. (a) The juvenile court judge shall keep such minutes and in such manner as the court deems necessary and proper. Except as provided in paragraph (b), the court shall keep and maintain records pertaining to delinquent adjudications until the person reaches the age of 28 years…