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Clay County approves contract changes so Minnesota probationers can receive inpatient care across state line
Summary
The Clay County Board approved amendments to inpatient mental-health contracts with Sanford Medical Center and Prairie St. John—s to reflect 2025 statutory changes allowing people on Minnesota probation or parole to be served under the interstate compact.
The Clay County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved contract amendments with Sanford Medical Center and Prairie St. John—s to align county inpatient mental-health agreements with recent statutory changes that remove eligibility barriers for people on Minnesota probation or parole.
Quinn, a county staff member who presented the item, said the contracts historically "excluded individuals on Minnesota probation or parole from eligibility for certain mental health services." Quinn told the board the change reflects legislation passed in both states: North Dakota—s law effective March 19 and Minnesota—s effective May 23, 2025, and said Sanford and Prairie had reviewed and agreed to the updated…
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