(a) The department of health or the department of family services may petition any district court in the state to be appointed guardian of a minor who is in its custody. (b) If a department in subsection (a) of this section is not the petitioner in a proceeding to appoint a guardian for a ward in its custody, it shall not be appointed guardian unless given prior notice and opportunity for hearing.
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