2025 Session
Last amended: 2000 session
§ 634.30 — Evidence Obtained in Foreign Jurisdictions
Plain-Language Summary
Evidence that was legally obtained in another state or country can be used in Minnesota courts, even if Minnesota's collection rules differ from those of the other jurisdiction. The evidence is admissible as long as it was lawfully obtained where it was collected.
634.30 EVIDENCE OBTAINED IN FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS.
Relevant evidence shall not be excluded in any criminal trial or hearing or in any proceeding arising under section 169A.53 on the ground that it existed or was obtained outside of this state.
History:
1990 c 449 s 4; 2000 c 478 art 2 s 7
History: History: 1990 c 449 s 4; 2000 c 478 art 2 s 7
Practical Notes
Evidence gathered in other states or countries under their legal procedures can be used in Minnesota cases. This prevents criminals from escaping justice simply because evidence was collected under different procedural rules elsewhere.