1997 Minnesota Statutes

     257.035 Emergency. 

    A relative who acts to protect a child in an emergency or 
 when a parent dies is not a custodian as defined under section 
 260.015.  If the relative is unable or unwilling to provide for 
 the ongoing care, custody, and control of the child, the child 
 may be considered a child in need of protection or services 
 under section 260.015.  The relative may report the death or 
 emergency to the local social service agency.  Upon receiving 
 the report, the local social service agency shall assess the 
 circumstances and the needs of the child.  The agency may place 
 the child in foster care with a relative who meets the licensing 
 standards under chapter 245A, and may pursue court action on 
 behalf of the child. 

    HIST: 1996 c 421 s 4