Minnesota Statutes
Minn. Stat. § 259.255 (2026)
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MS 1993 Supp [Renumbered 259.29]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6
cases, 1992–1996 · leading case: In Re the Welfare of D.L., 479 N.W.2d 408 (Minn. Ct. App. 1992).
In Re the Welfare of D.L., 479 N.W.2d 408 (Minn. Ct. App. 1992). “The heritage of minority children can be protected without the classification by making the preferences for relatives applicable to all children, as the legislature has directed in related statutes.”
In re Petition to Adopt S.T., 512 N.W.2d 894 (Minn. 1994). “Minn.Stat. § 259.255 provides a preference for adoptive placement with relatives.”
In Re the Adoption of C.H., 554 N.W.2d 737 (Minn. 1996). “1994), the statute was again renumbered as § 259.255, subd. 2. (1993). See S.T. and N.”
In re Adopt S.T., 497 N.W.2d 625 (Minn. Ct. App. 1993). “Minn.Stat. § 259.255 (1990) provides as follows: The authorized child placing agency shall give preference, in the absence of good cause to the contrary, to placing the child with (a) a relative or relatives of the child, or, if that would be detrimental to the child or a…”
In Re St, 512 N.W.2d 894 (Minn. 1994). “1(e), 5 and 7, in conjunction with Minn.Stat. § 259.255. Minn.Stat. § 259.24, subd.”
In Re St, 497 N.W.2d 625 (Minn. Ct. App. 1993). “Minn.Stat. § 259.255 (1990) provides as follows: The authorized child placing agency shall give preference, in the absence of good cause to the contrary, to placing the child with (a) a relative or relatives of the child, or, if that would be detrimental to the child or a…”
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