MN SF2804

Court shall order a chemical use assessment when a child is found delinquent for violating drug/alcohol laws (Chapter 152) or committing felony-level violations if probation officer determines substance use contributed to the offense, or when alleged delinquent and held in custody under detention order.

Chemical use assessor must comply with Minnesota Rules parts 9530.6600 to 9530.6655, with commissioner of human services reimbursing courts up to $100 per assessment.

Court shall order children's mental health screening and chemical use screening when child is found delinquent, conducted by approved screening instrument by mental health practitioner or trained probation officer.

If detention screening indicates need for assessment, local social services agency in consultation with child's family shall conduct diagnostic assessment including functional assessment.

When child is detained in state licensed juvenile facility or adult jail/lockup, facility supervisor shall conduct chemical use screen with parental/guardian consent unless screening performed within previous 180 days or child under care of licensed alcohol and drug counselor.