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609B.445 CERTAIN CONVICTIONS; PROSPECTIVE ADOPTIVE PARENTS;
DISQUALIFICATION.
Under section 259.67, subdivision 1, paragraph (b), a disqualifying condition for adoption
exists if a criminal background check reveals a felony conviction for child or spousal abuse;
for a crime against children; for a crime involving violence, including rape, sexual assault, or
homicide; or for a felony conviction within the past five years for physical assault, battery, or a
drug-related offense.
History: 2005 c 136 art 14 s 18
DISQUALIFICATION.
Under section 259.67, subdivision 1, paragraph (b), a disqualifying condition for adoption
exists if a criminal background check reveals a felony conviction for child or spousal abuse;
for a crime against children; for a crime involving violence, including rape, sexual assault, or
homicide; or for a felony conviction within the past five years for physical assault, battery, or a
drug-related offense.
History: 2005 c 136 art 14 s 18
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