Relevant Laws, Regulations, Published Standards & Guidance

The following citations and professional standards are referenced by the Reporting Team.

MN State Statute — Vulnerable Adult Act

Minnesota Statute § 626.557 — Read Full Text
Overview: Establishes the public policy and mandatory reporting framework for maltreatment of vulnerable adults.
Relevance: Applies to failures by police, case managers, and county staff to investigate or report abuse.

MN Administrative Rule — Adult Protective Services Rules

Minnesota Rule §§ 9555.7000–9555.7600 — View Official Rules
Overview: Defines county procedures for responding to abuse and neglect reports.
Relevance: Demonstrates mandated processes ignored or delayed by agencies.

Federal Law — Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA Title II)

42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq. — ADA Title II
Overview: Prohibits discrimination by public entities against qualified individuals with disabilities.
Relevance: Guides accessibility, procedural fairness, and accommodation obligations during appeals.

NASW Code of Ethics — Section 1.05: Impairment of Colleagues

Read NASW Code
Overview: Requires social workers to seek supervision when personal issues compromise judgment.
Relevance: Highlights ethical breaches in oversight or neglectful professional conduct.

MN DHS Bulletin #22-68-03 — Reporting and Documentation of Maltreatment

Overview: Clarifies case-manager duties and inter-agency coordination procedures.
Relevance: Demonstrates knowledge of reporting expectations within relevant departments.