Parties to An Adoption
Minnesota
Who May Adopt
Statute: § 259.22
• Any person
• Resident of
the State 1 year or more
Who May Be Adopted
Statute: § 259.22
Any child or adult
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute: §§ 259.22; 259.47
• Commissioner
of Human Services
• A licensed
child-placing agency
Direct placement by a parent or guardian must
be approved by the court.
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