611A.37 DEFINITIONS.

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Subdivision 1.Scope.

For purposes of sections 611A.371 to 611A.375, the terms defined have the meanings given them unless otherwise provided or indicated by the context. §

Subd. 2.Director.

“Director” means the director of the Office of Justice Programs in the Department of Public Safety or a designee. §

Subd. 3.Office.

“Office” means the Office of Justice Programs in the Department of Public Safety. §

Subd. 4.Shelter facility.

“Shelter facility” means a secure crisis shelter, housing network, safe home, or other facility operated by a nonprofit organization and designated by the center for the purpose of providing food, lodging, safety, and 24-hour coverage for battered women and their children. §

Subd. 5.Designated shelter facility.

“Designated shelter facility” means a facility that has applied to, and been approved by, the Office of Justice Programs to provide shelter and services to battered women and their children. §

Subd. 6.

MS 2002 [Repealed, 2002 c 220 art 7 s 33] §

Subd. 7.

MS 2002 [Repealed, 2002 c 220 art 7 s 33] §

Subd. 8.Battered woman.

“Battered woman” has the meaning given in section 611A.31, subdivision 2.

History:

2000 c 445 art 2 s 22; 2013 c 125 art 1 s 92,93; 2014 c 212 art 1 s 9

History: History: 2000 c 445 art 2 s 22; 2013 c 125 art 1 s 92,93; 2014 c 212 art 1 s 9