§ 260C.627 — Notice of Adoption Proceedings
Plain-Language Summary
This section allows adoption assistance agreements to be modified if the child's needs change after the adoption is finalized.
260C.627 NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEEDINGS.
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Subdivision 1.To whom given.
(a) Notice of the adoption proceedings shall not be given to any parent whose rights have been terminated or who has consented to the adoption of the child under this chapter.
(b) Notice of the adoption proceedings shall be given to the following:
(1) the child’s tribe if the child is an Indian child;
(2) the responsible social services agency;
(3) the child’s guardian ad litem;
(4) the child, if the child is age ten or over;
(5) the child’s attorney; and
(6) the adopting parent.
(c) Notice of a hearing regarding the adoption petition shall have a copy of the petition attached unless service of the petition has already been accomplished. §
Subd. 2.Method of service.
Notice of adoption proceedings for a child under the guardianship of the commissioner may be served by United States mail or any other method approved by the Minnesota Rules of Adoption Procedure.
History:
**NOTE: **A transfer of a power or responsibility in this chapter to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families is effective upon notice of the commissioner of children, youth, and families to the commissioners of administration, management and budget, and other relevant departments along with the secretary of the senate, the chief clerk of the house of representatives, and the chairs and ranking minority members of the relevant legislative committees and divisions. Laws 2024, chapter 80, article 8, section 72, Laws 2023, chapter 70, article 12, section 30.
History: History: 2012 c 216 art 1 s 39