Chapter 634 — Evidence

634.01 Evidence; Forgery of Treasury Notes In prosecutions for forging government notes or securities, the government can prove the document is fake by submitting … 634.02 Evidence; Bank Notes In court cases involving bank notes, the prosecution can prove a bank existed and was authorized to issue notes by … 634.025 Confession by a Juvenile; Inadmissible When Deception is Used A confession obtained from a juvenile (someone under 18) is not admissible as evidence in court if law enforcement used … 634.03 Confession, Inadmissible When A confession is not admissible in court unless it was made voluntarily. A confession obtained through threats, promises, … 634.031 Evidence of Accomplice In criminal cases, the court must give the jury a special warning about accomplice testimony. The warning must explain … 634.04 Uncorroborated Evidence of Accomplice A person cannot be convicted of a crime based solely on the uncorroborated testimony of an accomplice. There must be … 634.045 Jailhouse Witnesses There are special rules for testimony from jailhouse witnesses (people who claim a defendant confessed to them while … 634.05 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 634.051 Proof of Death; Killing by Defendant In a murder case where the victim's body has not been found, the prosecution can still prove the death by other … 634.06 Residents Required to Testify in Another State Minnesota residents can be required to travel to another state to testify as witnesses in criminal cases. If another … 634.07 Nonresidents Required to Testify in State People from other states can be required to come to Minnesota to testify in criminal cases. If Minnesota needs an … 634.08 Exemptions; Arrest, Service of Process Witnesses who come to Minnesota from another state to testify in a criminal case are exempt from being arrested or … 634.09 Uniformity The witness attendance laws (sections 634.06 to 634.09) are intended to be uniform with similar laws in other states. … 634.15 Admission Into Evidence of Certain Certificates of Analysis and Blood Sample Reports Certified laboratory reports showing the results of chemical analysis or blood tests can be admitted as evidence in … 634.16 Admission Into Evidence of Results of Approved Breath Tests The results of breath tests conducted with approved equipment can be admitted as evidence in court. The testing … 634.20 Evidence of Conduct In domestic abuse and certain harassment cases, the court can admit evidence of the defendant's prior bad acts against … 634.25 Admissibility of Results of Dna Analysis DNA analysis results are admissible as evidence in court proceedings. The DNA evidence must be collected, processed, and … 634.26 Statistical Probability Evidence Statistical probability evidence from DNA analysis can be presented to the jury. Expert witnesses can explain the … 634.30 Evidence Obtained in Foreign Jurisdictions Evidence that was legally obtained in another state or country can be used in Minnesota courts, even if Minnesota's … 634.35 Recordings of Child Victims; Conditions of Disclosure Recordings (video and audio) of child abuse victims are subject to special disclosure conditions. The recordings must be … 634.36 Evidence of Videotapes, Audiotapes, or Other Recordings Video, audio, and other recordings are admissible as evidence if they accurately represent what they claim to show. The …