Minnesota § 611.027 - DISPOSITION OF CHILD OF PARENT ARRESTED
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 611.027 — DISPOSITION OF CHILD OF PARENT ARRESTED, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 611.027. DISPOSITION OF CHILD OF PARENT ARRESTED
A peace officer who arrests a person accompanied by a child of the person may release the child to any person designated by the parent unless it is necessary to remove the child under section 260C.175 because the child is found in surroundings or conditions which endanger the child's health or welfare or which the peace officer reasonably believes will endanger the child's health or welfare. An officer releasing a child under this section to a person designated by the parent has no civil or criminal liability for the child's release.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 611.027
What does Minnesota Statutes § 611.027 cover?
Section 611.027 ("DISPOSITION OF CHILD OF PARENT ARRESTED") 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 § 611.027?
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