MN HF2754

Minors age 16 and older may petition juvenile court for emancipation by filing a petition in their county of residence that includes their information, parent/guardian information, basis for emancipation, and details on any pending judicial proceedings.

Court may appoint a neutral investigator, guardian ad litem, or counsel; must provide 14 days notice to parents and all parties; and may grant emancipation only if the minor does not object, emancipation is in the child's best interest, the minor has stable housing approved by court, and the minor has completed or is pursuing high school or GED.

Court may grant full or partial emancipation allowing minors to consent to medical care, manage finances, enter contracts, sue/be sued, receive earnings, obtain public assistance, establish residence, enroll in school, marry, and enlist in military without parental consent.

Emancipated minors remain subject to juvenile justice proceedings, criminal victim age requirements, and constitutional age restrictions for voting, alcohol, tobacco, driving, firearms, and gambling.

Court must review emancipations every six months; emancipation terminates automatically at age 18; emancipation may be revoked before age 18 if the minor or interested party petitions and the minor agrees or requirements are no longer met.