Title Minnesota Statutes, Minnesota Statutes

611A.61 SUBROGATION. § Subdivision 1.Subrogation rights of state. The state shall be subrogated, to the extent of reimbursement awarded, to all the claimant's rights to recover benefits or advantages for economic loss from a source which is or, if readily available to the victim …

611A.612 CRIME VICTIMS ACCOUNT. A crime victim account is established as a special account in the state treasury. Amounts collected by the state under section 611A.61, paid to the Crime Victims Reimbursement Board under section 611A.04, subdivision 1a, or amounts deposited by the…

611A.62 MEDICAL PRIVILEGE. There is no privilege as to communication or records relevant to an issue of the physical, mental, or emotional condition of the claimant or victim in a proceeding under sections 611A.51 to 611A.56 in which that condition is an issue. Nothing contained …

611A.63 ENFORCEMENT OF BOARD'S ORDERS. If a person refuses to comply with an order of the board or asserts a privilege to withhold or suppress evidence relevant to a claim, the board may make any just order including denial of the claim, but may not find the person in contempt. I…

611A.64 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; RESTITUTION. The Department of Corrections may, as a means of assisting in the rehabilitation of persons committed to their care, establish programs and procedures whereby such persons may contribute toward restitution of those persons injured a…

611A.65 USE OF RECORD OF CLAIM; EVIDENCE. Neither a record of the proceedings on a claim, a decision of the board, nor the fact that an award has been made or denied shall be admissible as evidence in any criminal or civil action against the alleged offender, except an action by …

611A.66 LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES; DUTY TO INFORM VICTIMS OF RIGHT TO FILE CLAIM. All law enforcement agencies investigating crimes shall provide victims with notice of their right to apply for reimbursement with the telephone number and website information to obtain an applicatio…

611A.67 FRAUDULENT CLAIMS; PENALTY. Any person who knowingly makes a false claim under sections 611A.51 to 611A.68 is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. History: 1974 c 463 s 16; 1983 c 262 art 1 s 6; 1988 c 638 s 7

611A.675 FUND FOR EMERGENCY NEEDS OF CRIME VICTIMS. § Subdivision 1.Grants authorized. The commissioner of public safety shall make grants to prosecutors and victim assistance programs for the purpose of providing emergency assistance to victims. As used in this section, "emergen…

611A.68 LIMITING COMMERCIAL EXPLOITATION OF CRIMES; PAYMENT OF VICTIMS. § Subdivision 1.Definition. For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given them in this subdivision. (a) "Contract" means an agreement regarding, in whole or in part, (1) the reenac…

611A.72 CITATION. Sections 611A.72 to 611A.74 may be cited as the "Crime Victim Oversight Act." History: 1Sp1985 c 4 s 18; 2002 c 220 art 7 s 19

611A.73 DEFINITIONS. § Subdivision 1.Definitions. The definitions in this section apply to this section and section 611A.74. § Subd. 2.Appropriate authority. "Appropriate authority" includes anyone who is the subject of a complaint under sections 611A.72 to 611A.74 to the commiss…

611A.74 CRIME VICTIMS; RIGHTS; COMPLAINTS. § Subdivision 1.Authority. The commissioner shall have the authority under sections 611A.72 to 611A.74 to investigate decisions, acts, and other matters of the criminal justice system so as to promote the highest attainable standards of …

611A.76 CRIME VICTIM SERVICES TELEPHONE LINE. The commissioner of public safety shall fund at least one statewide toll-free 24-hour telephone line for the purpose of providing crime victims with referrals for victim services and resources. History: 1992 c 571 art 5 s 9; 2014 c 21…

611A.77 MEDIATION PROGRAMS FOR CRIME VICTIMS AND OFFENDERS. § Subdivision 1.Grants. The executive director of the Office of Justice Programs in the Department of Public Safety shall award grants to nonprofit organizations to create or expand mediation programs for crime victims a…

611A.775 RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAMS. A community-based organization, in collaboration with a local governmental unit, may establish a restorative justice program. A restorative justice program is a program that provides forums where certain individuals charged with or petitione…

611A.79 CIVIL DAMAGES FOR BIAS OFFENSES. § Subdivision 1.Definition. For purposes of this section, "bias offense" means conduct that would constitute a crime and was committed because of the victim's or another's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,…

611A.80 DEFINITIONS. § Subdivision 1.General. The definitions in this section apply to sections 611A.80 to 611A.88. § Subd. 2.Coerce. "Coerce" means to use or threaten to use any form of domination, restraint, or control for the purpose of causing an individual to engage in or re…

611A.81 CAUSE OF ACTION FOR COERCION FOR USE IN PROSTITUTION. § Subdivision 1.Cause of action created. (a) An individual has a cause of action against a person who: (1) coerced the individual into prostitution; (2) coerced the individual to remain in prostitution; (3) used coerci…

611A.82 ACTS NOT DEFENSES. None of the following shall alone or jointly be a sufficient defense to an action under section 611A.81: (1) the plaintiff consented to engage in acts of prostitution; (2) the plaintiff was paid or otherwise compensated for acts of prostitution; (3) the…

611A.83 EVIDENCE. § Subdivision 1.Use in other proceedings. In the course of litigation under section 611A.81, any transaction about which a plaintiff testifies or produces evidence does not subject the plaintiff to criminal prosecution or any penalty or forfeiture. Any testimony…

611A.84 STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS. An action for damages under section 611A.81 must be commenced not later than six years after the cause of action arises, except that the running of the limitation period is suspended during the time that coercion as defined in section 611A.80 conti…

611A.85 OTHER REMEDIES PRESERVED. Sections 611A.80 to 611A.88 do not affect the right of any person to bring an action or use any remedy available under other law, including common law, to recover damages arising out of the use of the individual in prostitution or the coercion in…

611A.86 DOUBLE RECOVERY PROHIBITED. A person who recovers damages under sections 611A.80 to 611A.88 may not recover the same costs or damages under any other law. A person who recovers damages under any other law may not recover for the same costs or damages under sections 611A.8…

611A.87 AWARD OF COSTS. Upon motion of a prevailing party in an action under sections 611A.80 to 611A.88, the court may award costs, disbursements, and reasonable attorney fees and witness fees to the party. History: 1994 c 624 s 8

611A.88 NO AVOIDANCE OF LIABILITY. No person may avoid liability under sections 611A.80 to 611A.88 by means of any conveyance of any right, title, or interest in real property, or by any indemnification, hold harmless agreement, or similar agreement that purports to show consent …

611A.90 RELEASE OF RECORDINGS OF CHILD ABUSE VICTIMS. § Subdivision 1.Definitions. For purposes of this section, "physical abuse" and "sexual abuse" have the meanings given in section 260E.03, except that abuse is not limited to acts by a person responsible for the child's care o…

611A.95 CERTIFICATIONS FOR VICTIMS OF CRIMES. § Subdivision 1.Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given: (1) "certifying entity" means a state or local law enforcement agency; (2) "criminal activity" means qualifying criminal activity …