1998 Minnesota Code
Chapters 245 - 267 Public Welfare and Related Activities
Chapter 252A Mental Retardation Protection
Section 252A.14 Commissioner as advisor.

252A.14 Commissioner as advisor.

The commissioner, acting through the local agency, shall seek out those mentally retarded persons who are in need of guardianship and shall advise them as to the availability of suitable services and assistance. The provision of advice and guidance may be made without prior appointment by a court and shall not be dependent upon a finding of incompetency. The provision of services by the commissioner does not authorize the care, treatment, supervision, or any control over any mentally retarded person.

HIST: 1975 c 208 s 14; 1987 c 185 art 1 s 23

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