HF 4297

as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 03/29/2018 02:29pm

A bill for an act
relating to human services; modifying the placement of certain state-operated
services clients who exhibit violent behavior; proposing coding for new law in
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 246.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [246.0415] PLACEMENT OF CLIENTS WHO EXHIBIT ASSAULTIVE
OR VIOLENT BEHAVIOR.
new text end

new text begin Clients who exhibit assaultive or violent behavior, have severe behavior issues, or are
involved with or are at risk of being involved with the criminal justice system must be placed
in or moved to a setting that meets the client's needs and ensures the safety of the public.
The commissioner shall balance the needs of the client to live in the most integrated setting
with public safety. The commissioner shall provide an appropriate placement for clients
who have a medium or high risk for committing violent acts, and clients must not be placed
in a residential setting that jeopardizes the safety of others until the commissioner determines
that the client is low risk for committing violent acts.
new text end