A fleeing felon is a person (including a minor) who admits in writing on the Combined Application Form (CAF) or Minnesota Transition Application Form (MTAF) that he/she is currently fleeing prosecution, custody, or confinement after being convicted of a felony. This also applies if the county agency has other reliable verified documentation that the client is a fleeing felon.

A fleeing felon is disqualified for assistance until he/she provides documentation that the issue has been resolved.

Deny or terminate assistance for ONLY the fleeing felon. The remaining unit members may receive assistance if eligible.

Determine if you must count the income and assets of the disqualified person. Follow the current deeming policy. See 0015.48 (Whose Assets to Consider), 0016 (Income From People Not in the Unit).


MFIP, DWP, MSA, GA:
Follow general provisions.


SNAP:
When the county becomes aware that a warrant has been issued for an applicant or recipient, the county must contact the applicant/recipient to determine whether the applicant/recipient has knowledge of the warrant.

If the applicant/recipient does have knowledge of the warrant being issued because they received it, then the client is considered to be a fleeing felon at the time the county receives verification of the existence of the warrant.

If the applicant/recipient does not have knowledge of the warrant being issued because the warrant was not received, then the county question about the warrant will satisfy the requirement of warrant notification. The applicant/recipient will at the time of the notification of the warrant by the county be considered a fleeing felon.


GRH:
A fleeing felon is not eligible for GRH if disqualified for GA or SSI.