Court Review of Agency Determination Under Section 260D.07

If judicial approval is required of an agency's determination that there are compelling reasons to continue a child in a voluntary foster care arrangement, the agency shall file a "Petition for Permanency Review Regarding a Child in Voluntary Foster Care for Treatment" as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 260D.07. The petition shall be drafted, filed, processed, and reviewed as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 260D.07, except: (a) the petition shall be under oath or under penalty of perjury pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 358.116; and (b) the court administrator shall serve the notice of hearing and petition through the E-Filing System or by personal service, U.S. mail, e-mail, or other electronic means agreed upon in writing by the person to be served, or as otherwise directed by the court upon the persons listed in Minnesota Statutes, section 260D.07, paragraph (e). The court shall give the notice of continued review requirements, and conduct annual review, as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 260D.08.