Smith v. Minnesota Department of Human Services

OPINION

KLAPHAKE, Judge.

Relator Glenn Smith challenges a final order by the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services (the department) permanently disqualifying him from providing direct-contact services in facilities licensed by the department. Relator asserts that he is entitled to a hearing, both under Minn.Stat. § 245C.27, subd. 1 (2008), and as a matter of due process. Because relator was entitled to a hearing but failed to request one within the time set forth in the statute, he was afforded due process and is now barred from challenging the permanent disqualification. We…