Chapter 611A — Rights of Crime Victims

Minnesota Statutes Chapter 611A — Rights of Crime Victims

119A.20 This section has been repealed or renumbered. 119A.21 This section has been repealed or renumbered. 119A.22 This section has been repealed or renumbered. 119A.23 This section has been repealed or renumbered. 611A.01 Definitions Defines key terms like crime, victim, and juvenile used in the crime victims' rights laws. 611A.015 Scope of Victims' Rights Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.015. 611A.02 Notification of Victim Services and Victims' Rights Gives crime victims the right to be notified about their case, including plea deals and sentencing. 611A.021 Notice of Right to Request Withholding of Certain Public Data Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.021. 611A.03 Plea Agreements; Notification Gives victims the right to request restitution from the person who committed the crime. 611A.0301 Right to Submit Statement at Plea Presentation Hearing Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.0301. 611A.031 Victim Input Regarding Pretrial Diversion Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.031. 611A.0311 Domestic Abuse Prosecutions Plan and Procedures Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.0311. 611A.0315 Victim Notification; Domestic Assault; Criminal Sexual Conduct; Harassment; Stalking Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.0315. 611A.032 This section has been repealed or renumbered. 611A.033 Speedy Trial; Notice of Hearings and Schedule Change Establishes rights for victims of crimes committed by juveniles. 611A.034 Separate Waiting Areas in Courthouse Provides additional rights for victims of domestic violence and harassment. 611A.035 Confidentiality of Victim's Address Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.035. 611A.036 Prohibition Against Employer Retaliation Gives victims the right to be present at criminal proceedings. 611A.037 Presentence Investigation; Victim Impact; Notice Sets rules for protecting victim privacy in criminal proceedings. 611A.038 Right to Submit Statement at Sentencing Allows victims to submit impact statements to the court before sentencing. 611A.0385 This section has been repealed or renumbered. 611A.039 Right to Notice of Final Disposition of Criminal Case Provides victims the right to attend and speak at parole hearings. 611A.0392 Notice to Community Crime Prevention Group Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.0392. 611A.0393 Crime Alerts; Access for Person With a Disability Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.0393. 611A.0395 Right to Information Regarding Defendant's Appeal Creates the crime victims ombudsman to help victims navigate the justice system. 611A.04 Order of Restitution Creates the crime victims reparations program to help pay victims' expenses. 611A.045 Procedure for Issuing Order of Restitution Sets the procedures for applying for crime victims reparations. 611A.046 Victim's Right to Request Probation Review Hearing Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.046. 611A.05 Penalties No Bar to Civil Remedies Defines eligible expenses that the crime victims reparations program can cover. 611A.06 Right to Notices; Release; End of Confinement Review Process; Expungement; Escape Creates the Crime Victims Reparations Board and sets its powers and duties. 611A.07 Electronic Monitoring to Protect Domestic Abuse Victims; Standards Establishes protections for victims and witnesses against intimidation. 611A.08 Barring Perpetrators of Crimes From Recovering for Injuries Sustained During Criminal Conduct Establishes the Battered Women Advisory Council to help shape domestic violence policy. 611A.19 Testing Sex Offender for Human Immunodeficiency Virus Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.19. 611A.20 Notice of Risk of Sexually Transmitted Disease Establishes programs to assist elderly and vulnerable adult crime victims. 611A.201 Director of Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.201. 611A.202 This section has been repealed or renumbered. 611A.203 Domestic Fatality Review Teams Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.203. 611A.21 Creates community-based victim services programs across the state. 611A.211 Programs for Victims of Sexual Assault Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.211. 611A.212 Programs for Sexual Assault Primary Prevention Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.212. 611A.22 Establishes the Crime Victim and Witness Advisory Council. 611A.221 This section has been repealed or renumbered. 611A.23 This section has been repealed or renumbered. 611A.24 This section has been repealed or renumbered. 611A.25 Provides for victim notification of offender release from prison or treatment facilities. 611A.26 Polygraph Examinations; Criminal Sexual Conduct Complaints; Limitations Establishes additional victim rights in cases involving dangerous offenders. 611A.27 Victim Rights to Sexual Assault Evidence Information Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.27. 611A.31 Definitions Sets out the purpose and scope of the crime victim assistance provisions. 611A.32 Domestic Abuse Programs Establishes the general assistance program for crime victims. 611A.33 Duties of Commissioner Sets eligibility requirements for crime victim assistance programs. 611A.34 Covers confidentiality of records in victim assistance programs. 611A.345 Director Recommendations Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.345. 611A.35 Domestic Abuse Program Director Provides protection for victims participating in the criminal justice process. 611A.36 Requires training for law enforcement and prosecutors on victim rights and services. 611A.361 Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.361. 611A.362 This section has been repealed or renumbered. 611A.363 This section has been repealed or renumbered. 611A.364 This section has been repealed or renumbered. 611A.365 This section has been repealed or renumbered. 611A.37 Definitions Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.37. 611A.371 Program Operation Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.371. 611A.372 Duties of Director Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.372. 611A.373 Payments Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.373. 611A.375 This section has been repealed or renumbered. 611A.41 Establishes a right to notice for victims about offender movements and releases. 611A.42 This section has been repealed or renumbered. 611A.43 This section has been repealed or renumbered. 611A.44 This section has been repealed or renumbered. 611A.45 Programs for Victims of Crime Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.45. 611A.46 Classification of Data Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.46. 611A.51 Title Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.51. 611A.52 Definitions Provides a process for victims to address errors in restitution orders. 611A.53 Reimbursement Awards; Eligibility Creates enhanced penalties for crimes targeting victims based on bias or hate. 611A.54 Amount of Reimbursement Establishes a statewide victim notification system. 611A.55 Crime Victims Reimbursement Board Covers victims' rights in cases involving sexually dangerous persons. 611A.56 Powers and Duties of Board Provides for child victims' rights in criminal proceedings. 611A.57 Determination of Claims Establishes rights for victims during probation and supervised release proceedings. 611A.58 Attorney Fees; Limitation for Representation Before Board Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.58. 611A.59 This section has been repealed or renumbered. 611A.60 Reimbursement; How Paid Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.60. 611A.61 Subrogation Establishes restorative justice programs for crime victims and offenders. 611A.612 Crime Victims Account Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.612. 611A.62 Medical Privilege Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.62. 611A.63 Enforcement of Board's Orders Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.63. 611A.64 Department of Corrections; Restitution Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.64. 611A.65 Use of Record of Claim; Evidence Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.65. 611A.66 Law Enforcement Agencies; Duty to Inform Victims of Right to File Claim Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.66. 611A.67 Fraudulent Claims; Penalty Provides grants for child abuse victim services and programs. 611A.675 Fund for Emergency Needs of Crime Victims Creates a statewide program to assist trafficking victims. 611A.68 Limiting Commercial Exploitation of Crimes; Payment of Victims Establishes victim safety and support programs in schools. 611A.70 This section has been repealed or renumbered. 611A.71 Creates the address confidentiality program for crime victims. 611A.72 Citation Sets requirements for participating in the address confidentiality program. 611A.73 Definitions Governs how the address confidentiality program protects victim mail and records. 611A.74 Crime Victims; Rights; Complaints Sets cancellation and expiration rules for the address confidentiality program. 611A.75 Provides protections for victims' employment rights related to crime victimization. 611A.76 Crime Victim Services Telephone Line Covers crime victim rights in juvenile court proceedings. 611A.77 Mediation Programs for Crime Victims and Offenders Establishes best practices for law enforcement response to crime victims. 611A.775 Restorative Justice Programs Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.775. 611A.78 Provides for sexual assault examination and evidence collection at no cost to victims. 611A.79 Civil Damages for Bias Offenses Governs the retention and testing of sexual assault evidence kits. 611A.80 Definitions Establishes additional rights for sexual assault victims. 611A.81 Cause of Action for Coercion for Use in Prostitution Addresses victim rights in cases involving offenders with mental illness. 611A.82 Acts Not Defenses Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.82. 611A.83 Evidence Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.83. 611A.84 Statute of Limitations Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.84. 611A.85 Other Remedies Preserved Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.85. 611A.86 Double Recovery Prohibited Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.86. 611A.87 Award of Costs Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.87. 611A.88 No Avoidance of Liability Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.88. 611A.90 Release of Recordings of Child Abuse Victims Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.90. 611A.95 Certifications for Victims of Crimes Governs crime victim rights and services under section 611A.95.