Child In Need Of Protection Or Services Petition {CHP-302}

CHP302 - CHILD IN NEED OF PROTECTION OR SERVICES PETITION. This form is used in Minnesota to request court intervention when a child’s safety, well-being, or welfare is at risk and the child may need protection or services under Minnesota law. This form is typically completed by someone who is not a county attorney or agent of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, such as a concerned relative or community member. Before filing the petition, the individual must first report the alleged abuse, neglect, or endangerment to the county’s social services agency. If the agency declines to act, the petitioner can then submit the form to the juvenile division of the district court. The petition collects detailed information about the child(ren), including names, dates of birth, addresses, and relationships to the petitioner. It also outlines the petitioner’s reasons for believing that the child is in need of protection or services, referencing specific statutory grounds under Minnesota Statutes § 260C.007, subdivision 6. These grounds include physical or sexual abuse, neglect, abandonment, emotional maltreatment, medical neglect, truancy, runaway behavior, or dangerous living conditions, among others. The form requires a declaration under penalty of perjury that the information provided is true. After submission, the court administrator first reviews the petition for completeness, particularly ensuring that the social services agency was contacted. If the petition is complete, it is forwarded to a judge who determines whether the petition makes a valid legal case (prima facie) for court action. If approved, a hearing is scheduled. If the judge finds the petition insufficient, it may be dismissed without prejudice. www.FormsWorkflow.com