What is a CHIPS hearing?
Generally speaking CHIPS (Child In need of Protective Services) actions involve the health, safety and welfare of children. The termination of parental rights can be a result of a CHIPS hearing. The Self-Help Center has an information page at http://www.mncourts.gov/servicedesk/?page=3234.The Eighth District also has a page. These are court proceedings. When one is a party to a CHIPS action, it is advisable to be represented by an attorney. [Return to Top of Page] • How can I get a copy of a birth certificate or death certificate? Instructions can be found at the Minnesota Department of Health Web site at: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/chs/osr/index.html [Return to Top of Page] • How can I get a copy of a marriage certificate or divorce decree? Instructions can be found at the Minnesota Department of Health Web site at: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/chs/osr/mardiv.html. Also useful is the MOMS website, http://www.mncounty.com/Modules/Certificates/Marriage/, which was created
