The County Attorney handles matters occurring under the Minnesota Commitment and Treatment Act that involve residents of Itasca County. The County Attorney reviews and files petitions for commitment and takes part in the court process for six main types of commitment.
Persons that are mentally ill and as a result, pose a danger to themselves or others.
Persons that are developmentally disabled and as a result, pose a danger to themselves or others.
Persons that are chemically dependent, unable to manage personal affairs, and as a result, pose a danger to themselves or others.
Persons that are mentally ill and as a result, have caused or intended to cause serious physical harm to another and are likely to take such action in the future.
Persons who have an utter lack of power to control their sexual impulses as the result of a mental disorder and therefore pose a danger to the public.
Persons who have a mental disorder who have engaged in and are likely to continue to engage in harmful sexual conduct.