Minnesota § 242.14 - PLACEMENT IN PENAL INSTITUTION PROHIBITED

Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 242.14 — PLACEMENT IN PENAL INSTITUTION PROHIBITED, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 242.14. PLACEMENT IN PENAL INSTITUTION PROHIBITED

The commissioner of corrections shall not have power by virtue of any commitment to the commissioner by a juvenile court, as authorized by section 260B.198, to place a committed child in a penal institution.

History:

1947 c 595 s 1; 1951 c 553 s 2; 1959 c 698 s 1; 1961 c 750 s 3; 1973 c 654 s 15; 1975 c 271 s 6; 1977 c 392 s 3; 1986 c 444; 1999 c 139 art 4 s 2

Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes

Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Minnesota Statutes § 242.14 cover?

Section 242.14 ("PLACEMENT IN PENAL INSTITUTION PROHIBITED") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Minnesota § 242.14?

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