Minnesota § 257D.09 APPOINTMENT OF A NEW GUARDIAN

Minnesota Statutes

§ 257D.09 — APPOINTMENT OF A NEW GUARDIAN

Minnesota § 257D.09

PartPUBLIC WELFARE AND RELATED ACTIVITIES

Ch. 257DGUARDIANSHIP OF AT-RISK JUVENILES

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Minn. Stat. § 257D.09 (2026).

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At any time after the approval of a guardian under section257D.08, an at-risk juvenile or the currently appointed at-risk juvenile's guardian may petition the juvenile court for appointment of a new guardian. The petition must state the name of the proposed new guardian and set forth the facts supporting the request. The court may appoint a new guardian if the court finds that:

(1)the proposed new guardian is capable and reputable;

(2)the appointment of a new guardian is in the best interests of the at-risk juvenile; and

(3)both the at-risk juvenile and the proposed new guardian agree to the establishment of the guardianship.

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At any time after the approval of a guardian under section257D.08, an at-risk juvenile or the currently appointed at-risk juvenile's guardian may petition the juvenile court for appointment of a new guardian. The petition must state the name of the proposed new guardian and set forth the facts supporting the request. The court may appoint a new guardian if the court finds that:
(1) the proposed new guardian is capable and reputable;
(2) the appointment of a new guardian is in the best interests of the at-risk juvenile; and
(3) both the at-risk juvenile and the proposed new guardian agree to the establishment of the guardianship.