Who May File; Court Review

Any reputable person may file a child in need of protection or services petition. If the petition is filed by an individual who is not a county attorney or an agent of the Commissioner of Human Services, then the petition must meet the requirements in Minnesota Statutes, section 260C.141, subdivision 1, paragraph (b), and the court administrator and court must review the petition pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 260C.141, subdivision 1, paragraph (b), within three days of filing.