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Minn. Stat. § 253A.15 (2026)

[Repealed]

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[Repealed, 1982 c 581 s 25]

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 9 cases, 1974–1985 · leading case: K. B. C. v. Cnty. of Itasca, 308 N.W.2d 495 (Minn. 1981).
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K. B. C. v. Cnty. of Itasca, 308 N.W.2d 495 (Minn. 1981). · cites it 43× “The probate court dismissed his petition on the ground that he was really seeking a discharge and Minn.Stat. § 253A.15 (1980) provided the exclusive remedy for discharge of someone with a psychopathic personality.”
Johnson v. Noot, 323 N.W.2d 724 (Minn. 1982). · cites it 6× “Based on this evidence, the appeal panel held that Johnson must be discharged under Minn.Stat. § 253A.15, subd. 2(a) (1980), because he is not mentally ill within the meaning of section 253A.”
Bailey v. Noot, 324 N.W.2d 164 (Minn. 1982). · cites it 6× “Support for our conclusion is found in Minn.Stat. § 253A.15 (1980). 8 That statute admittedly relates to procedures to be followed when discharge from a hospital under the jurisdiction of the Commissioner is contemplated.”
Enebak v. Noot, 353 N.W.2d 544 (Minn. 1984). · cites it 2× “We also held that Minn.Stat. § 253A.15, subd. 2(a) (1980) (repealed 1982) allowing release if the patient “is capable of making an acceptable adjustment in society” requires discharge if the patient is found to be no longer mentally ill (as defined by ability to control…”
In Re Hefler, 378 N.W.2d 808 (Minn. Ct. App. 1985). · cites it 4× “” Minn.Stat. § 253A.15, subd. 2(a) (1980). The current statute provides “the petitioner and his counsel shall be given written notice by the commissioner of the time and place of the hearing before the special review board.”
Lausche v. Comm'r of Pub. Welfare, 225 N.W.2d 366 (Minn. 1974). · cites it 2× “The county attorney of Otter Tail County then filed a petition for rehearing and reconsideration of the commissioner’s order pursuant to § 253A.15, subd. 2(c). After the hearing, the panel of three probate judges reversed the commissioner’s order and continued the commitment,…”
Matter of KBC, 308 N.W.2d 495 (Minn. 1981). · cites it 55× “The probate court dismissed his petition on the ground that he was really seeking a discharge and Minn.Stat. § 253A.15 (1980) provided the exclusive remedy for discharge of someone with a psychopathic personality.”
State v. Bauer, 299 N.W.2d 493 (Minn. 1980). · cites it 2× “The defendant may also apply for discharge from civil commitment under Minn.Stat. § 253A.15, subd. 2 (1978). Under Minn.”
Reome v. Levine, 350 N.W.2d 428 (Minn. Ct. App. 1984). · cites it 2× “Construing the discharge criteria set forth in Minn.Stat. § 253A.15(2)(a) (1980) along with the definitional statute quoted above, the court stated: [W]e hold that the statutory criteria for discharge of persons committed as mentally ill and dangerous — that the patient is…”
— Minn. Stat. § 253A.15(1) — 2 cases
K. B. C. v. Cnty. of Itasca, 308 N.W.2d 495 (Minn. 1981). “The probate court dismissed his petition on the ground that he was really seeking a discharge and Minn.Stat. § 253A.15 (1980) provided the exclusive remedy for discharge of someone with a psychopathic personality.”
Matter of KBC, 308 N.W.2d 495 (Minn. 1981). “The probate court dismissed his petition on the ground that he was really seeking a discharge and Minn.Stat. § 253A.15 (1980) provided the exclusive remedy for discharge of someone with a psychopathic personality.”
— Minn. Stat. § 253A.15(2) — 2 cases
K. B. C. v. Cnty. of Itasca, 308 N.W.2d 495 (Minn. 1981). “The probate court dismissed his petition on the ground that he was really seeking a discharge and Minn.Stat. § 253A.15 (1980) provided the exclusive remedy for discharge of someone with a psychopathic personality.”
Matter of KBC, 308 N.W.2d 495 (Minn. 1981). “The probate court dismissed his petition on the ground that he was really seeking a discharge and Minn.Stat. § 253A.15 (1980) provided the exclusive remedy for discharge of someone with a psychopathic personality.”
— Minn. Stat. § 253A.15(2)(a) — 2 cases
Reome v. Levine, 350 N.W.2d 428 (Minn. Ct. App. 1984). “Construing the discharge criteria set forth in Minn.Stat. § 253A.15(2)(a) (1980) along with the definitional statute quoted above, the court stated: [W]e hold that the statutory criteria for discharge of persons committed as mentally ill and dangerous — that the patient is…”
Matter of KBC, 308 N.W.2d 495 (Minn. 1981). “The probate court dismissed his petition on the ground that he was really seeking a discharge and Minn.Stat. § 253A.15 (1980) provided the exclusive remedy for discharge of someone with a psychopathic personality.”
— Minn. Stat. § 253A.15(2)(b) — 2 cases
K. B. C. v. Cnty. of Itasca, 308 N.W.2d 495 (Minn. 1981). “The probate court dismissed his petition on the ground that he was really seeking a discharge and Minn.Stat. § 253A.15 (1980) provided the exclusive remedy for discharge of someone with a psychopathic personality.”
Matter of KBC, 308 N.W.2d 495 (Minn. 1981). “The probate court dismissed his petition on the ground that he was really seeking a discharge and Minn.Stat. § 253A.15 (1980) provided the exclusive remedy for discharge of someone with a psychopathic personality.”
— Minn. Stat. § 253A.15(2Xa) — 1 case
K. B. C. v. Cnty. of Itasca, 308 N.W.2d 495 (Minn. 1981). “The probate court dismissed his petition on the ground that he was really seeking a discharge and Minn.Stat. § 253A.15 (1980) provided the exclusive remedy for discharge of someone with a psychopathic personality.”
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