2025 Session
Last amended: 1989 session
§ 609.912 — Notice to Other Prosecuting Authorities
Plain-Language Summary
When a prosecutor files a racketeering case, they must notify other prosecutors in counties where the criminal activity occurred. This helps coordinate prosecution across jurisdictions.
609.912 NOTICE TO OTHER PROSECUTING AUTHORITIES.
When a county attorney begins an investigation involving sections 609.901 to 609.911, the county attorney shall notify the attorney general. When the attorney general begins an investigation involving sections 609.901 to 609.911, the attorney general shall notify the county attorney of each county in which a substantial part of the investigation is likely to be conducted.
History:
History: History:
1989 c 286 s 15
Practical Notes
Organized crime often crosses county and jurisdictional lines. This notification requirement helps ensure that all affected prosecutors are aware of the case and can coordinate their efforts.