Minnesota Statutes 246B.08 – Payment for Care; Order; Action
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Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 246B.08
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- state: extends to and includes the District of Columbia and the several territories. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
The commissioner shall issue an order to the civilly committed sex offender or the guardian of the estate, if there is one, requiring the civilly committed sex offender or guardian to pay to the state the amounts determined, the total of which must not exceed the full cost of care. The order must specifically state the commissioner’s determination and must be conclusive, unless appealed. If a civilly committed sex offender fails to pay the amount due, the attorney general, upon request of the commissioner, may institute, or direct the appropriate county attorney to institute, a civil action to recover the amount.