MN SF3833

Creates new law in Minnesota Statutes chapter 246 governing placement of state-operated services clients who exhibit assaultive or violent behavior, have severe behavior issues, or are involved with or at risk of involvement with the criminal justice system.

Requires the commissioner to place clients in settings that meet their needs while ensuring public safety, balancing the client's right to live in the most integrated setting with public safety concerns.

Prohibits placing clients with medium or high risk for committing violent acts in residential settings that jeopardize the safety of others until the commissioner determines the client is low risk for committing violent acts.

Introduced on March 26, 2018 and referred to the Human Services Reform Finance and Policy committee.