Minnesota Statutes

Minn. Stat. § 257D.02 (2026)

Guardianship; Purpose

✓ current as of May 2026

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The purpose of the guardianship under this chapter is to provide an at-risk juvenile with guidance, assistance, financial and emotional support, and referrals to resources necessary to either or both:

(1) meet the at-risk juvenile's needs, which include but are not limited to shelter, nutrition, and access to and receipt of psychiatric, psychological, medical, dental, educational, occupational, or other services; or

(2) protect the at-risk juvenile from sex or labor trafficking or domestic or sexual violence.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2024–2025 · leading case: Inquiry into the Conduct of the Honorable John P. Dehen (Minn. 2025).

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Inquiry into the Conduct of the Honorable John P. Dehen (Minn. 2025). · cites it 22× “” Minn. Stat. § 257D.02. An “at-risk juvenile” is defined as “an unmarried person who is between the ages of 18 and 21 and is potentially eligible for classification under United States Code, title 8, section 1101(a)(27)(J), as amended through December 31, 2021.”

In re the Guardianship of: Jeferson De Jesus Lemus Corpeno (2024). “” 2 Minn. Stat. § 257D.02. An at-risk juvenile may petition the juvenile court for the appointment of a guardian.”

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