1998 Minnesota Code
Chapters 245 - 267 Public Welfare and Related Activities
Chapter 257A Children; Custody, Designated Caregiver
Section 257A.07 Cancellation.

257A.07 Cancellation.

Subdivision 1. How and by whom. A parent may cancel a designated caregiver agreement at any time. The parent shall notify the designated caregiver of the cancellation. If the designated caregiver is caring for the child at the time of cancellation, the child must be returned to the parent immediately upon the parent's request.

A designated caregiver may decline to serve at any time, and the parent must cancel the agreement immediately upon request by the designated caregiver. If a designated caregiver is caring for a child when the designated caregiver cancels the agreement, the parent must take physical custody of the child immediately. If the parent is unable to resume physical custody at that time:

(1) the parent may name a new designated caregiver to care for the child who shall immediately take custody of the child; or

(2) if that is not possible, the designated caregiver shall contact the local social service agency, which shall assess the needs and circumstances of the child, including the likelihood of the noncustodial parent taking custody, and the need for placement and court action on behalf of the child, if necessary.

Subd. 2. Notice to department of public safety. A parent who has had a designated caregiver indication placed on the parent's driver's license or identification card under section 171.07, subdivision 11, has the responsibility to notify the department of public safety in writing whenever a designated caregiver agreement is canceled or a new designated caregiver or alternate is chosen.

HIST: 1996 c 455 art 6 s 10; 1997 c 65 s 5