Minnesota § 257.02 - SURRENDER OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 257.02 — SURRENDER OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 257.02. SURRENDER OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
No person other than the parents or relatives may assume the permanent care and custody of a child under 14 years of age unless authorized so to do by an order or decree of court. However, if a parent of a child who is being cared for by a relative dies, or if the parent is not or cannot fulfill parental duties with respect to the child, the relative may bring a petition under section 260C.141. Except in proceedings for adoption or by a consent decree entered under section 257C.07, no parent may assign or otherwise transfer to another parental rights or duties with respect to the permanent care and custody of a child under 14 years of age. Any such transfer shall be void.
History:
(4561) Ex1919 c 51 s 2; 1986 c 444; 1996 c 421 s 2; 1997 c 112 s 1; 1999 c 139 art 4 s 2; 2002 c 304 s 13
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 257.02
What does Minnesota Statutes § 257.02 cover?
Section 257.02 ("SURRENDER OF PARENTAL RIGHTS") 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.
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