CHILDREN

Abandonment

Evidence, Minn. Statutes 2005 260C.301, 595.02

Newborns left at hospital, Minn. Statutes 2005 260C.217

Abduction, Minn. Statutes 2005 518D.302, 609.265

Accomplices of

Liability, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.05

Solicitation of minors to commit crimes, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.494

Adolescents

AIDS, see ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME (AIDS)

Alcoholic persons, see under ALCOHOLISM

At-risk children, see same under this topic

Chemically dependent children, see under CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT PERSONS

Community services, Minn. Statutes 2005 256M.01 to 256M.90

Enterprise activities, Minn. Statutes 2005 246.0136, 246.18

Health care services, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.883

Maltreatment, see same under this topic

Mental health services, Minn. Statutes 2005 253.018, 256B.055

Pregnancy, see Pregnant minor women under PREGNANT WOMEN

Pregnancy prevention

At-risk youth out-of-wedlock pregnancy prevention programs, Minn. Statutes 2005 256K.35

Education now and babies later (MN ENABL) program, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.9255, 517.08

Funding consolidation, Minn. Statutes 2005 119A.05

Project, transfer to Education Department, Minn. Statutes 2005 119A.04

Recreation programs, Minn. Statutes 2005 240A.12, 245A.03

Regional treatment centers, services, Minn. Statutes 2005 253.018

Targeted youth, see same under this topic

Violence prevention, see under CURRICULUM

Adopted children, see ADOPTION

Adult children

Consent, committed persons, Minn. Statutes 2005 253B.03

Defined as family, Minn. Statutes 2005 221.296

Defined as interested persons, Minn. Statutes 2005 252A.02, 253B.02, 524.5-102

Defined as near relatives, Minn. Statutes 2005 252A.02

Interested persons, adult children defined as, Minn. Statutes 2005 524.5-102

Mentally retarded persons, see Adult children of under MENTALLY RETARDED PERSONS

Notice received, commitments, Minn. Statutes 2005 253B.16

Payments to, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.0625

Adverse claims to real property

Minor defendants, Minn. Statutes 2005 559.02

Advocacy organizations

Consulting, child maltreatment reports, Minn. Statutes 2005 257.0725

African-American children

Placement recommendations, Minn. Statutes 2005 3.9225

Age 10 or older

Representation by public defender in juvenile court, Minn. Statutes 2005 611.26

AIDS, see Prevention and treatment under ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME (AIDS)

Alcoholic beverages, see Children under ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

All-terrain vehicles, see Children under ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES

Allowance, medical assistance, income, treatment, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.0575

Armed forces members, absentee voting, ballot applications, submitting for voters in military or abroad, Minn. Statutes 2005 203B.17

Arrest warrants, juvenile courts

Issuance, Minn. Statutes 2005 260B.154, 260C.154

Asian children, placement recommendations, Minn. Statutes 2005 257.0725

Assistance to, family services collaboratives, Minn. Statutes 2005 124D.23

At-risk children

Child abuse and neglect prevention, see Prevention and treatment under CHILD ABUSE

Community services, Minn. Statutes 2005 256M.01 to 256M.90

Pregnancy prevention

At-risk youth out-of-wedlock pregnancy prevention program, Minn. Statutes 2005 256K.35

Generally, see Adolescents under this topic

School-linked services for at-risk children and youth, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.995

Sexually transmitted disease prevention programs, Minn. Statutes 2005 121A.23

Targeted youth, see same under this topic

Youth works program, Minn. Statutes 2005 124D.37 to 124D.45, 290.01

Youthbuild, Minn. Statutes 2005 116L.361 to 116L.366, 119A.45

At-risk youth out-of-wedlock pregnancy prevention program

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2005 256K.35

Attention deficit/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, children with

Medications for, see SYMPATHOMIMETIC MEDICATIONS

Special education, see SPECIAL EDUCATION

Auctions, property for sale, Minn. Statutes 2005 330.04

Autistic children, see under AUTISM

Babies, see INFANTS

Bank accounts

Deposits in name of, Minn. Statutes 2005 48.30, 52.13

Joint bank accounts, parties to, Minn. Statutes 2005 524.6-208, 524.6-209

Multiparty accounts, parties to, Minn. Statutes 2005 524.6-208, 524.6-209

Savings accounts, see Savings associations under this topic

Best interests of the child, defined, Minn. Statutes 2005 518.17

Bias crimes, liability, parents or guardians, Minn. Statutes 2005 611A.79

Biological child, defined as designated beneficiary, Minn. Statutes 2005 354.46

Birth defects, see HERITABLE AND CONGENITAL DISORDERS

Black children, placement recommendations, Minn. Statutes 2005 3.9225

Blind children, see Children under BLIND PERSONS

Blood lead tests, see under BLOOD TESTS

Boarding care homes

Human Services Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.01

Boats and boating, see Children under BOATS AND BOATING

Personal flotation devices, Minn. Statutes 2005 86B.501

Camps, see YOUTH CAMPS

Candidates, election judges, serving as, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2005 204B.19

Card clubs at licensed racetracks, participation, Minn. Statutes 2005 240.25

Certified copies, birth and death records, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.225

Change of name, see Children under CHANGE OF NAME

Chemical dependency

Chemically dependent children, see under CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT PERSONS

Prevention, pilot programs, see Pilot programs under CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PREVENTION

Treatment, see under CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT PERSONS

Child abuse, see CHILD ABUSE

Child care, see CHILD CARE

Child care workers, see CHILD CARE WORKERS

Child custody, see CHILD CUSTODY

Child health supervision services

Community health clinics, Minn. Statutes 2005 62Q.22

Child labor, see CHILD LABOR

Child long-term development program, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.951 to 145.957

Child mortality review panels, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.01

Child placement, see CHILD PLACEMENT

Child Protection Background Check Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 299C.60 to 299C.64

Child support, see CHILD SUPPORT

Child welfare, see CHILD WELFARE

Children born out of wedlock, see CHILDREN BORN OUT OF WEDLOCK

Children in need of protection or services, see CHILDREN IN NEED OF PROTECTION OR SERVICES

Children neglected and in foster care, see under FOSTER CARE

Children of battered noncitizens, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.06, 256J.08

Children of chemically dependent persons, see under CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT PERSONS

Children of corporate personnel

Loans to or guarantees for, nonprofit corporations, Minn. Statutes 2005 317A.501

Personnel benefits, religious corporations, Minn. Statutes 2005 315.40, 317A.909

Children of decedents

Eligible children, Minn. Statutes 2005 525.152

Children of prisoners, see Children of under PRISONERS

Children over 16

Murder, 1st degree, prosecution as adults, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.055

Children under 4

Child abuse with head injury or multiple bruises, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.223

Children under 16

Invasion of privacy, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.746

Kidnapping, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.25

Motor vehicle passengers, aggravating factor, driving while impaired, Minn. Statutes 2005 169A.03

Children with disabilities, see DISABLED CHILDREN

Children's cabinet, see CHILDREN'S CABINET

Children's mental health integrated fund, Minn. Statutes 2005 245.491 to 245.495

Children's service workers

Background checks, Minn. Statutes 2005 299C.60 to 299C.64

CHIPS, see CHILDREN IN NEED OF PROTECTION OR SERVICES

Cigarettes, vending machines, sales to minors, Minn. Statutes 2005 325E.07

Claims against parents' estates, medical assistance and general assistance medical care, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.15

Close relatives, children defined as

General Assistance Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 256D.02

Commitments, see Children under COMMITMENTS

Community initiatives grants, Minn. Statutes 2005 245.827

Community services, Minn. Statutes 2005 125A.023, 256M.01 to 256M.90

Compensation and salaries, see under CHILD LABOR

Comprehensive Children's Mental Health Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 245.487 to 245.4887

Concealment from parent or guardian

Deprivation of custodial or parental rights, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.26

Consent

Child abuse victims, interviews with, Minn. Statutes 2005 611A.90

Dental care, see Children, consent for services under DENTAL SERVICES

Health care, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.341 to 144.347, 144.442

Mental health services, see Children, consent for services under MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Sexual performances, use in, Minn. Statutes 2005 617.245, 617.246

Sexually explicit photographs, Minn. Statutes 2005 617.247

Tuberculosis screening in schools, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.442

Contested cases, maltreatment

Human services licensees, Minn. Statutes 2005 245A.08

Contributing to neglect, failure to prevent, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.378

Controlled substances, manufacture

Children in presence of, child endangerment, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.378

Coroner data, access, Minn. Statutes 2005 13.83

County cooperative extension work, see under COUNTIES

Courtrooms, exclusion from, Minn. Statutes 2005 546.37

Credit unions

Deposits made in minors name, Minn. Statutes 2005 52.13

Savings plans in schools, Minn. Statutes 2005 52.211

Crimes

Accomplices, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.05, 609.494

Children between 14 and 18, felony prosecution, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.055

Children under age 18, juvenile court dispositions, Minn. Statutes 2005 260B.255

Criminal liability, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.05, 609.055

Felonies, liability, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.055

Knowledge of age, effect on intent, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.02

Pornography, see Children under PORNOGRAPHY

Prostitution, see Minors under PROSTITUTION

Crimes against a minor

Abduction, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.265

Conviction, Minn. Statutes 2005 119B.125, 245C.15

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2005 631.40

Disciplinary action, licensing boards, Minn. Statutes 2005 214.10

Criminal sexual conduct, see CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT

Criminal trials

Attendance at, Minn. Statutes 2005 631.04

Parties to, closure of courtroom, Minn. Statutes 2005 631.045

Witnesses, recognizance, Minn. Statutes 2005 629.55

Crisis nurseries, see CRISIS NURSERIES

Curfews, see CURFEWS

Custodians, see under TRANSFERS TO MINORS

Custody

Families, see CHILD CUSTODY

Law enforcement, taking into custody, Minn. Statutes 2005 260B.175, 260C.175

Damages by, liability, Minn. Statutes 2005 540.18

Dangerous weapons, see under WEAPONS

Data, foundlings, reports, classification, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.216

Death

Child abuse and maltreatment, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.106, 609.185, 626.556

Child fatalities, findings and information, Minn. Statutes 2005 626.556

Child mortality review panel, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.01

Concealment, Minn. Statutes 2005 617.22

Crying, not provocation for crime of passion, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.20

Maltreatment, government data, access, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.01

Near fatalities, findings and information, Minn. Statutes 2005 626.556

Reports about, MFIP applicants or participants, Minn. Statutes 2005 256J.30

Decedents, children of

Organ donations, right to make, Minn. Statutes 2005 525.9212

Definitions

Adoption law, Minn. Statutes 2005 259.21

Adult children, General Assistance Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 256D.01

Child care programs, Minn. Statutes 2005 119B.011

Child fatality, Minn. Statutes 2005 626.556

Child mortality, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.01

Child Protection Background Check Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 299C.61

Children's Trust Fund for the Prevention of Child Abuse Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 256E.21

Commitment and Treatment Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 253B.02

Community initiatives grants, Minn. Statutes 2005 245.827

Crimes against the family, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.376

Criminal proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2005 631.40

Custodial trusts, Minn. Statutes 2005 529.01

Dissolution of marriage, Minn. Statutes 2005 518.17, 518.54

Domestic abuse, Minn. Statutes 2005 518B.01

Exposure to domestic violence, Minn. Statutes 2005 626.5552

Findings and information, Minn. Statutes 2005 626.556

General Assistance Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 256D.02

Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 13.10

Hazardous toys, Minn. Statutes 2005 325F.09

Health and accident insurance, Minn. Statutes 2005 62A.145

Health plan companies, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.883

Homestead determination, Minn. Statutes 2005 273.124

Human Rights Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 363A.03

Interstate Compact on Juveniles, Minn. Statutes 2005 260.51

Judges retirement plan, Minn. Statutes 2005 490.121

Juvenile Court Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 260B.007, 260C.007

Lawful gambling and gambling devices, Minn. Statutes 2005 349.18

Lead Poisoning Prevention Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.9501

Legislators retirement plan, Minn. Statutes 2005 3A.01

Local cartage carriers, Minn. Statutes 2005 221.296

Maternal and child health care, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.883

Maternal and Child Nutrition Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.892

MinnesotaCare, Minn. Statutes 2005 256L.01

Minor caregivers, Minn. Statutes 2005 256J.08

Missing Children's Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 299C.52

Near fatality, Minn. Statutes 2005 626.556

Neglect, Minn. Statutes 2005 626.556

Nonprofit corporations, Minn. Statutes 2005 317A.255

Parentage Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 257.52

Parenting leave, Minn. Statutes 2005 181.940

Physical abuse, Minn. Statutes 2005 626.556

Probate proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2005 525.152

Public guardianship for adults with mental retardation, Minn. Statutes 2005 252A.02

Relative custody, Minn. Statutes 2005 257.85

Sexual abuse, Minn. Statutes 2005 626.556

Soliciting sexual conduct, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.352

Statutory construction, Minn. Statutes 2005 645.45, 645.451

Supplemental Aid Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 256D.35

Teachers retirement, Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Duluth, Minn. Statutes 2005 354A.35

Teachers Retirement Association, Minn. Statutes 2005 354.46

Transfers to minors, Minn. Statutes 2005 527.21

Unemployment insurance, Minn. Statutes 2005 268.051

Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 518D.101

Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 518C.101

Uniform Probate Code, Minn. Statutes 2005 524.1-201, 524.2-709

Unitary Residence and Financial Responsibility Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 256G.10

Workers' compensation, Minn. Statutes 2005 176.011

Dental insurance, child support, Minn. Statutes 2005 518.171

Dental services, see Children, consent for services under DENTAL SERVICES

Dependent care credit, income and franchise taxes, Minn. Statutes 2005 290.067

Dependent children, see DEPENDENT CHILDREN

Desertion, see Children, desertion of under DESERTION

Detention

Children taken into custody, Minn. Statutes 2005 260B.176, 260C.176

Detoxification centers, sleeping areas, Minn. Statutes 2005 254A.08

Difficulty of care assessment pilot project, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.82

Disabled children, see DISABLED CHILDREN

Disclosure to, medical data, Minn. Statutes 2005 13.384

Doctors, see PEDIATRIC SPECIALISTS

Domestic violence, exposure to

Local social services agencies, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 626.5552

Driver education, see DRIVER EDUCATION

Drivers' licenses, see Children under DRIVERS LICENSES

Drop-in child care programs, see DROP-IN CHILD CARE PROGRAMS

Drug paraphernalia, delivery to minors, Minn. Statutes 2005 152.094

Early childhood health and developmental screening, Minn. Statutes 2005 121A.17 to 121A.19, 123A.21, 256J.45

Education

Failure to educate, defined as neglect, Minn. Statutes 2005 626.556

Home schools, see HOME SCHOOLS

Nonpublic schools, see NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS

Private schools, see PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Public schools, K-12, see PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Special education, see SPECIAL EDUCATION

Egregious harm, defined, Minn. Statutes 2005 260C.007

Election judges, serving as, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2005 204B.19

Electronic incapacitation devices, possession or use, Minn. Statutes 2005 624.731

Eligibility

At-risk youth out-of-wedlock pregnancy prevention program, Minn. Statutes 2005 256K.35

Supportive housing and managed care pilot project, Minn. Statutes 2005 256K.25

Emancipated minors

Child support, medical support, Minn. Statutes 2005 518.171

Defined as children, Minn. Statutes 2005 256L.01

Drivers' licenses, applications, instruction permits, or provisional licenses, Minn. Statutes 2005 171.04 to 171.055

General assistance, eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2005 256D.05

Ownership and registration of motor vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2005 168.101

Reports about, youthbuild, Minn. Statutes 2005 116L.366

Runaways, petitions for custody, Interstate Compact on Juveniles, Minn. Statutes 2005 260.51

Spouses, defined as children, Minn. Statutes 2005 256L.01

Statements by, tuberculosis testing, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.441, 144.442

Vaccination, child care or school enrollment, Minn. Statutes 2005 121A.15

Youthbuild, Minn. Statutes 2005 116L.361 to 116L.366, 119A.45

Emergency financial assistance, see EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (HUMAN SERVICES)

Emergency medical services

Child custody law, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2005 518D.103

Consent for treatment, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.344

Emergency situations, Minn. Statutes 2005 257.035

Emotionally disturbed children, see EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN

Employment

Generally, see CHILD LABOR

Minnesota Conservation Corps, eligibility, see MINNESOTA CONSERVATION CORPS

Workers' compensation, see Children under WORKERS COMPENSATION

Endangerment of a child, see under ENDANGERMENT

Enforcement of laws, conferences, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.94

Estates in real property

Intent of instrument creating estate, construction, Minn. Statutes 2005 500.14

Familial status, defined, Minn. Statutes 2005 363A.03

Family or household members, children defined as, Minn. Statutes 2005 518B.01

Farm laborers, see Children under FARM LABORERS

Fetuses, see FETUSES

Financial interest

Medicaid expenditure contracts, acts affecting, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.0914

Firearms

Access to firearms, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.378, 609.666, 624.7162

Ammunition displays accessible by children, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.663

Furnishing to, criminal penalties, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.66

Pistols, possession or use, Minn. Statutes 2005 624.713

Possession, Minn. Statutes 2005 97B.021

Safety course, Minn. Statutes 2005 84.027, 97B.015

Fireworks, purchases, Minn. Statutes 2005 624.20

Fish, transporting, Minn. Statutes 2005 97C.205

Fishing, see Game and fish licenses under this topic

Food stamp employment and training programs

Exemption, Minn. Statutes 2005 256D.051

Force

Parents, use of, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.06

Reasonable force used on, see same under this topic

Foster care, see FOSTER CARE

Foster children, see under FOSTER CARE

Foundlings, reports about, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.216

Fraternal benefit societies, see Children under FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES

Game and fish licenses

Canada goose special season license, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2005 97B.802

Elk licenses, Minn. Statutes 2005 97A.433

Exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2005 97A.445

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2005 97A.475

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2005 97A.451

Leeches, selling, exemption from license, Minn. Statutes 2005 97C.501

Migratory waterfowl stamps, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2005 97B.801

Moose licenses, Minn. Statutes 2005 97A.431

Pheasant stamps, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2005 97B.715

Small game licenses, Minn. Statutes 2005 97B.601

Take a Kid Fishing Weekend, Minn. Statutes 2005 97A.445

Take a Kid Hunting Weekend, Minn. Statutes 2005 97A.445

Turkey licenses, Minn. Statutes 2005 97A.435

Youth hunters, special seasons and limits, Minn. Statutes 2005 97B.112

General assistance, see GENERAL ASSISTANCE

Gifts to

Motor vehicles, sales taxes, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2005 297B.01

Uniform Gifts to Minors Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 527.22, 527.41

Grandchildren

Defined as children, Minn. Statutes 2005 176.011

Defined as relatives, Minn. Statutes 2005 273.124

Exclusions, Uniform Probate Code, Minn. Statutes 2005 524.1-201

Health and accident insurance, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2005 62A.042

Nonprofit health service plans, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2005 62C.14

Guardians ad litem, see GUARDIANS AD LITEM

Guardians of minors, see GUARDIANS OF MINORS

Guns, possession or use, Minn. Statutes 2005 624.713

Handicapped children, see DISABLED CHILDREN

Harassment and stalking of, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.749

Health and accident insurance, see Children under HEALTH AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE

Health care

Comprehensive, see Children under HEALTH CARE

Consent, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.341 to 144.347

Medical assistance, see MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Mental health, see Children's mental health services under MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Policy of state, Minn. Statutes 2005 62J.01

Health threats, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.4172

Hearing impaired, see HEARING IMPAIRED CHILDREN

Hearing instruments, dispensing to, Minn. Statutes 2005 153A.15

Hearings

Maltreatment determinations, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.045, 256.0451

Notice received, juvenile court referees, findings, Minn. Statutes 2005 260.031

High risk persons, children defined as, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.883

Homeless children, see Children under HOMELESS PERSONS

Homestead exemptions, desertion by owner, effect, Minn. Statutes 2005 510.06

Human services recipients

Residence, determination, Minn. Statutes 2005 256G.10

Hunting, see Game and fish licenses under this topic

Identity and identification

Children affected by fetal alcohol syndrome, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.9266

De facto and third party custody proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2005 257C.03

Elevated blood lead level notices, identification on, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.9504

Standby or temporary custodians, designation, Minn. Statutes 2005 257B.03

Illness, short-term

Children with disabilities, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2005 125A.02

Immunization, see Children under VACCINATION

Incest, see INCEST

Income

Juvenile court proceedings, care costs, Minn. Statutes 2005 260B.331, 260C.331

MFIP, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2005 256J.21

Personal property taxes, delinquent, Minn. Statutes 2005 277.20, 277.21

Independent living assistance for youth, Minn. Statutes 2005 245A.22

Indian children, see under INDIANS

Infants, see INFANTS

Inhalant abuse demonstration project, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.684

Injunctions, aiding suicide, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.215

Injury to, Minn. Statutes 2005 540.08

Insurance

Claims, statements, use, Minn. Statutes 2005 72A.20

Defined as insured, Minn. Statutes 2005 65B.43

Motor vehicle liability insurance coverage, Minn. Statutes 2005 65B.49

Interested persons

Children defined as, Minn. Statutes 2005 524.1-201

Notice received, determination of maltreatment, review, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.022

Interviews with, see Victim interviews under CHILD ABUSE

Intestate succession, Minn. Statutes 2005 524.2-114

Intoxicated children

Truancy service centers, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2005 260A.04

Investigations, maltreatment

Alternative methods, authorization, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.01

Jail, holding in, Minn. Statutes 2005 260B.185, 641.14

Juvenile courts, see JUVENILE COURTS

Juvenile offenders, see JUVENILE OFFENDERS

Kidnapping, see ABDUCTION

Knowledge of age of minor

Effect on criminal intent, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.02

Lawsuits

Aiding suicide, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.215

Costs and disbursements adjudged against child, Minn. Statutes 2005 549.12

Dram shop actions, Minn. Statutes 2005 340A.801

Mortgage foreclosure sales, actions to set aside, Minn. Statutes 2005 580.20, 580.21

Mother and child relationship, Minn. Statutes 2005 257.71

Paternity, see Lawsuits under PATERNITY

Real estate tax judgment sales redemption, rights, Minn. Statutes 2005 281.04

Recognition of parentage, see under PATERNITY

Rights of action, steam railroad personnel, Minn. Statutes 2005 219.82

Seduction of children, Minn. Statutes 2005 540.07

Statutes of limitations, suspension, Minn. Statutes 2005 541.15

Lead (mineral)

Abatement, see under LEAD (MINERAL)

High risk for toxic lead exposure, tests, see Blood lead tests under BLOOD TESTS

Poisoning, see Lead poisoning under LEAD (MINERAL)

Liability

Crimes, see same under this topic

Damages by, Minn. Statutes 2005 540.18

Local children's mental health collaboratives, see under COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Lottery tickets, Minn. Statutes 2005 349A.12

Low-income children, see Children under LOW-INCOME PERSONS

Malicious punishment of, see MALICIOUS PUNISHMENT

Maltreatment

Background checks, information reviewed, Minn. Statutes 2005 245C.08

Child maltreatment review panel, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.022

Child welfare targeted case management, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.094, 256F.10

Citizen review panels, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.01

Data, Minn. Statutes 2005 13.32, 13.43, 13.46, 256.045

Deaths caused by, government data, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.01

Defined as incidents, Minn. Statutes 2005 245B.02

Evidence, standards, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.045

Hearings, maltreatment determinations, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.045, 256.0451

Human services licensed programs, disqualification, Minn. Statutes 2005 245C.24, 245C.25, 245C.27, 245C.29

Human services licensees, Minn. Statutes 2005 245A.07, 245A.08

Interviewers, see Victim interviews under CHILD ABUSE

Investigations

Alternative methods, authorization, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.01

Child maltreatment review panel, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.022

County agencies, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 245A.16

Data, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2005 13.32, 13.43

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2005 626.556

Indian children, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.01

Mandated reporters, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.0954, 626.556

Near fatalities, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.01

Notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.022

Prevention, grants for, Minn. Statutes 2005 256E.22

Reports about

Adverse health care events, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.7065

Alternative methods, authorization, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.01

Child care providers, Minn. Statutes 2005 245A.145

Child protective services plans, Minn. Statutes 2005 626.556

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2005 626.556

Determination of maltreatment, review, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.022

Failure to make, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.045

Family assessments, Minn. Statutes 2005 626.556

Human Services Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 257.0725

Indian children, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.01

Interviews of child, Minn. Statutes 2005 626.556

Investigations, Minn. Statutes 2005 626.556

Medical assistance demonstration project for people with disabilities waivers, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.77

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2005 626.556

Retaliation for making, Minn. Statutes 2005 626.556

Social workers, Minn. Statutes 2005 148D.240

Unlicensed home health aides, Minn. Statutes 2005 144A.4605

Variances, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.0951

Marriage, children under age 16, consent, Minn. Statutes 2005 517.02

Maternal and Child Nutrition Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.891, 145.892, 393.07

Medical assistance, see MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Medical data, see Children's records under MEDICAL RECORDS

Medical examiner data, access, Minn. Statutes 2005 13.83

Medical records, see Children's records under MEDICAL RECORDS

Mental health

Collaboratives, see Local children's mental health collaboratives under COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Services, see Children's mental health services under MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Mentally ill children, see Children under MENTALLY ILL PERSONS

Mentally ill persons, children of

Access, medical records, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.334, 144.335

Mentally retarded children, see Children under MENTALLY RETARDED PERSONS

MFIP, see MINNESOTA FAMILY INVESTMENT PROGRAM (MFIP)

Migrant workers, children of, Minn. Statutes 2005 119A.04, 119A.05

Minnesota employees insurance program eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2005 43A.317

Minnesota youth program, eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2005 116L.56

MinnesotaCare, maintenance of effort, Minn. Statutes 2005 256L.17

Minor caregivers, definitions, MFIP, Minn. Statutes 2005 256J.08

Minor parents, see MINOR PARENTS

Minority, Minn. Statutes 2005 645.451, 645.452

Minority children, see Children under MINORITY GROUP MEMBERS

Missing children, see Children under MISSING PERSONS

Motor bicycles, use, see under BICYCLES

Motor vehicle registration, Minn. Statutes 2005 168.101

Motorcycles, operation

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2005 169.974

Off-highway motorcycles, registration, Minn. Statutes 2005 84.788

Natural child

Defined as dependent child, Minn. Statutes 2005 3A.01, 490.121

Defined as designated beneficiary, Minn. Statutes 2005 354A.35

Neglect, see Child neglect under NEGLECT

Negotiable instruments

Obligation to pay, defenses, Minn. Statutes 2005 336.3-305

Rescission of negotiation, Minn. Statutes 2005 336.3-202

Nominations by

Guardians of minors, appointment, Minn. Statutes 2005 524.5-206

Nonresidents, see Children under NONRESIDENTS

Nutrition, reports about, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.092

Off-highway motorcycles, Minn. Statutes 2005 84.788

Off-road vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2005 84.798, 84.802

Ownership

Assets, medical assistance eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.056

Motor vehicles, see Ownership under MOTOR VEHICLES

Trucks, see Owners and ownership under TRUCKS

Parent and child relationship

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2005 257.52

Establishment, Minn. Statutes 2005 257.54

Lawsuits, mother and child relationship, Minn. Statutes 2005 257.71

Recognition of parentage, see under PATERNITY

Relationship not dependent on marriage, Minn. Statutes 2005 257.53

Parenting time centers, Minn. Statutes 2005 119A.37, 119A.45, 124D.23, 517.08

Pari-mutuel betting, Minn. Statutes 2005 240.13, 240.25

Parties to suits, paternity lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2005 257.60

Paternity, see PATERNITY

Payments by, MinnesotaCare, Minn. Statutes 2005 256L.03, 256L.15

Payments to

Hazardous buildings, personal property auction, Minn. Statutes 2005 463.23

Trusts, payments by trustees, enumerated powers of trustees, Minn. Statutes 2005 501B.81

Unemployment benefits, survivors, Minn. Statutes 2005 268.087

Pediatric specialists, see PEDIATRIC SPECIALISTS

Personal flotation devices, Minn. Statutes 2005 86B.501

Personal injuries, see Children under PERSONAL INJURIES

Photographs, adoption exchange, Minn. Statutes 2005 259.75

Pistols, possession or use, Minn. Statutes 2005 624.713

Play areas

Generally, see Play areas under RECREATIONAL AREAS

Playgrounds, see PLAYGROUNDS

Policy of state, health care, Minn. Statutes 2005 62J.01

Pornographic works, use in, Minn. Statutes 2005 617.246

Pornography, see Children under PORNOGRAPHY

Posthumous children, see POSTHUMOUS CHILDREN

Powers of appointment, exercise, exception, Minn. Statutes 2005 502.66

Preschool children, see PRESCHOOL CHILDREN

Prostitution, see Minors under PROSTITUTION

Public guardianship, Human Services Department, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.01

Public information and education programs, local health promotion and protection activities, high risk youth, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.396

Purchasing property from

Secondhand dealers or junk dealers, misconduct, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.815

Qualifying child, Minn. Statutes 2005 290.01, 290.0674

Real property

Adverse claims to, minor defendants, Minn. Statutes 2005 559.02

Children as owners, partition, Minn. Statutes 2005 558.11, 558.30

Estates, Minn. Statutes 2005 500.14

Unfair discriminatory practices, Minn. Statutes 2005 363A.09

Reasonable force used on

Circumstances, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.379

School personnel, see Force used by under SCHOOL PERSONNEL

Teachers, see Force used by under TEACHERS

Recreation programs, Minn. Statutes 2005 240A.12

Refrigerators or containers

Permitting exposure or access to, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.675

Relatives, children defined as, Minn. Statutes 2005 273.124

Reports about

Elevated blood lead levels, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.9501

Maltreatment, see same under this topic

Residence

County of residence, defined, Minn. Statutes 2005 257.85

MinnesotaCare, eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2005 256L.09

Respite care, see RESPITE CARE

Rights, juvenile court proceedings

Counsel, right to, Minn. Statutes 2005 260B.130, 260B.163, 260C.163

Participation, Minn. Statutes 2005 260B.163, 260C.163

Rural youth farm equipment safety program, Minn. Statutes 2005 17.107

Savings associations

Accounts, rights, Minn. Statutes 2005 51A.23, 51A.251, 51A.261

Savings plans in schools, Minn. Statutes 2005 51A.24

Savings banks, Minn. Statutes 2005 50.17

School age children

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2005 245A.02

Municipal park programs for, Minn. Statutes 2005 245A.03

School children

Generally, see ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Right of way, crossing streets or highways, Minn. Statutes 2005 169.21

School safety patrols, see SCHOOL SAFETY PATROL

School-linked services for at-risk children and youth, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.995

School readiness programs, Minn. Statutes 2005 124D.15, 124D.16, 127A.41

Seduction of, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2005 540.07

Semiautomatic assault weapons, possession, Minn. Statutes 2005 624.713

Sex crimes involving

Criminal sexual conduct, see CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT

Incest, see INCEST

Indecent exposure in presence of minor, Minn. Statutes 2005 617.23

Lewd exhibition of genitals in presence of minor, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.3451

Prostitution, see Minors under PROSTITUTION

Second and subsequent offenses, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.3451

Sexual abuse, see CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT

Solicitation to commit crimes, see same under this topic

Sexual performances, see Pornographic works, minors involved in sexual conduct under PERFORMANCES

Shaking, dangers of

Child care provfider education, Minn. Statutes 2005 245A.144

Child care provider education, Minn. Statutes 2005 245A.1445

Parent information, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.574

Signatures

Age certificates, child labor, Minn. Statutes 2005 181A.06

Designated caregiver agreements, Minn. Statutes 2005 171.07

Snowmobile operation, Minn. Statutes 2005 84.872

Snowmobiles, Minn. Statutes 2005 84.027, 84.82, 84.862, 84.872

Social Security numbers, see Numbers under SOCIAL SECURITY

Solicitation to commit crimes

Crime against the person, solicitation defined as, Minn. Statutes 2005 253B.02

Other prosecutions for same conduct, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.035

Penalties, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.494

Sex crimes, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.352

Spanish-speaking children

Placement recommendations, Minn. Statutes 2005 3.9223

Special laws regarding, Minn. Const. art 12 s 1

Spouse of a child, defined as member of the family, Minn. Statutes 2005 317A.255

Standby custodians, see under CHILD CUSTODY

Statutory construction

Child, defined, Minn. Statutes 2005 645.45, 645.451

Steam railroad personnel, employers, liability in damages for death or injury, Minn. Statutes 2005 219.77

Stepchildren

Definitions

Custodial trusts, Minn. Statutes 2005 529.01

Homestead determination, Minn. Statutes 2005 273.124

Related individual, Minn. Statutes 2005 245A.02

Workers' compensation, Minn. Statutes 2005 176.011

Exclusions, Uniform Probate Code, Minn. Statutes 2005 524.1-201

Students, see STUDENTS

Subpoenas, maltreatment data, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.045

Support, see CHILD SUPPORT

Survivor benefits, public retirement plans, see Survivor benefits under specific plans

Take a Kid Fishing Weekend, Minn. Statutes 2005 97A.445

Take a Kid Hunting Weekend, Minn. Statutes 2005 97A.445

Taking into custody

Juvenile Court Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 260B.175, 260C.175

TANF, see TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF)

Tanning facilities, consent of parent or guardian, Minn. Statutes 2005 325H.08

Targeted youth

Safe houses, McGruff program, Minn. Statutes 2005 299A.28

Transitional housing, see TRANSITIONAL HOUSING

Tattoos, consent, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.2246

Teenagers, see Adolescents under this topic

Telephone calls, 900 numbers, charges, Minn. Statutes 2005 325F.692

Temporary custodians, Minn. Statutes 2005 257B.01 to 257B.10

Temporary housing, safe houses, McGruff program, Minn. Statutes 2005 299A.28

Theft by, parent or guardian, liability, Minn. Statutes 2005 604.14

Tobacco products

Sale or purchase by children, penalties for, Minn. Statutes 2005 461.12

Use and use prevention, see Use under TOBACCO PRODUCTS

Transfer of money or personal property to, see TRANSFERS TO MINORS

Transfers to minors, see TRANSFERS TO MINORS

Trials

Decision by court, time limit, Minn. Statutes 2005 546.27

Exclusion from courtroom, civil trials, Minn. Statutes 2005 546.37

Trust company deposits in name of, Minn. Statutes 2005 48.30

Twins or higher order multiples

Classroom placement, Minn. Statutes 2005 120A.38

Unborn children, see FETUSES

Unemployment insurance, eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2005 268.085

Vaccination, see Children under VACCINATION

Variances, maltreatment reporting, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.0951

Victims of crime, criminal sexual conduct victims

Confidential data, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.3471

Violations and penalties

Adults cohabiting with, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.26

Maltreatment, reporting, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.045

Methamphetamine-related crimes involving, Minn. Statutes 2005 152.137

Pistols, possession, Minn. Statutes 2005 624.713

Semiautomatic assault weapons, possession, Minn. Statutes 2005 624.713

Sex crimes involving, see same under this topic

Tear gas, possession or use, Minn. Statutes 2005 624.731

Tobacco, purchase or use, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.685

Violence prevention, public school curriculum, see Violence prevention under CURRICULUM

Visitation centers, Minn. Statutes 2005 119A.37, 119A.45, 124D.23, 517.08

Wild rice, harvesting, licenses, exception, Minn. Statutes 2005 84.091

Wills, children omitted, Minn. Statutes 2005 524.2-302

Witnesses

Courtrooms, exclusion or presence, Minn. Statutes 2005 546.37, 631.045

Criminal cases, Minn. Statutes 2005 629.55, 631.04

Examination of capacity, Minn. Statutes 2005 595.06

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2005 595.02

Identity, withholding, Minn. Statutes 2005 13.82

Parents accompanying, compensation to, Minn. Statutes 2005 357.242

Recognizance for, Minn. Statutes 2005 629.55

Supportive persons in courtroom, specific crimes, Minn. Statutes 2005 631.046

Witnesses to violence, policy of state, Minn. Statutes 2005 15.87

Workers' compensation, see Children under WORKERS COMPENSATION

Young child credit, income and franchise taxes, Minn. Statutes 2005 290.067

Youth

Generally, see Adolescents under this topic

Targeted youth, see same under this topic

Youth camps, see YOUTH CAMPS

Youth employment, see YOUTH EMPLOYMENT

Youth intervention programs, Minn. Statutes 2005 299A.73

Youth organizations, unfair discriminatory practices, Minn. Statutes 2005 363A.20, 363A.24

Youth works program, Minn. Statutes 2005 124D.37 to 124D.45

Youthbuild, Minn. Statutes 2005 116L.361 to 116L.366, 119A.45