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MN Stat § 611A.80 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 609 - 624 — Crimes; Expungement; Victims|Chapter 611A — Crime Victims: Rights, Programs, Agencies|Section 611A.80 — Definitions.

611A.80 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. General. The definitions in this section apply to sections 611A.80 to 611A.88. Subd. 2. Coerce. "Coerce" means to use or threaten to use any form of domination, restraint, or control for the purpose of causing an individual to engage in or remain in prostitution or to relinquish earnings derived from prostitution. Coercion exists if the totality of the circumstances establish the existence of domination, restraint, or control that would have the reasonably foreseeable effect of causing an individual to engage in or remain in prostitution or to relinquish earnings from prostitution. Evidence of coercion may include, but is not limited to: (1) physical force or actual or implied threats of physical force; (2) physical or mental torture; (3) implicitly or explicitly leading an individual to believe that the individual will be protected from violence or arrest; (4) kidnapping; (5) defining the terms of an individual's employment or working conditions in a manner that can foreseeably lead to the individual's use in prostitution; (6) blackmail; (7) extortion or claims of indebtedness; (8) threat of legal complaint or report of delinquency; (9) threat to interfere with parental rights or responsibilities, whether by judicial or administrative action or otherwise; (10) promise of legal benefit, such as posting bail, procuring an attorney, protecting from arrest, or promising unionization; (11) promise of financial rewards; (12) promise of marriage; (13) restraining speech or communication with others, such as exploiting a language difference, or interfering with the use of mail, telephone, or money; (14) isolating an individual from others; (15) exploiting a condition of developmental disability, cognitive limitation, affective disorder, or substance dependency; (16) taking advantage of lack of intervention by child protection; (17) exploiting victimization by previous sexual abuse or battering; (18) exploiting pornographic performance; (19) interfering with opportunities for education or skills training; (20) destroying property; (21) restraining movement; (22) exploiting HIV status, particularly where the defendant's previous coercion led to the HIV exposure; or (23) exploiting needs for food, shelter, safety, affection, or intimate or marital relationships. Subd. 3. Promotes the prostitution of an individual. "Promotes the prostitution of an individual" has the meaning given in section 609.321, subdivision 7. Subd. 4. Prostitution. "Prostitution" has the meaning given in section 609.321, subdivision 9. History:   1994 c 624 s 1
MN Stat § 611A.81 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 609 - 624 — Crimes; Expungement; Victims|Chapter 611A — Crime Victims: Rights, Programs, Agencies|Section 611A.81 — Cause Of Action For Coercion For Use In Prostitution.

611A.81 CAUSE OF ACTION FOR COERCION FOR USE IN PROSTITUTION. Subdivision 1. Cause of action created. (a) An individual has a cause of action against a person who: (1) coerced the individual into prostitution; (2) coerced the individual to remain in prostitution; (3) used coercion to collect or receive any of the individual's earnings derived from prostitution; or (4) hired, offered to hire, or agreed to hire the individual to engage in prostitution, knowing or having reason to believe that the individual was coerced into or coerced to remain in prostitution by another person. For purposes of clauses (1) and (2), money payment by a patron, as defined in section 609.321, subdivision 4, is not coercion under section 611A.80, subdivision 2, clause (5) or (11), or exploiting needs for food or shelter under section 611A.80, subdivision 2, clause (23). Clause (3) does not apply to minor children who are dependent on the individual and who may have benefited from or been supported by the individual's earnings derived from prostitution. (b) An individual has a cause of action against a person who did the following while the individual was a minor: (1) solicited or induced the individual to practice prostitution; (2) promoted the prostitution of the individual; (3) collected or received the individual's earnings derived from prostitution; or (4) hired, offered to hire, or agreed to hire the individual to engage in prostitution. Mistake as to age is not a defense to an action under this paragraph. Subd. 2. Damages. A person against whom a cause of action may be maintained under subdivision 1 is liable for the following damages that resulted from the plaintiff's being used in prostitution or to which the plaintiff's use in prostitution proximately contributed: (1) economic loss, including damage, destruction, or loss of use of personal property; loss of past or future income or earning capacity; and income, profits, or money owed to the plaintiff from contracts with the person; and (2) damages for death as may be allowed under section 573.02, personal injury, disease, and mental and emotional harm, including medical, rehabilitation, and burial expenses; and pain and suffering, including physical impairment. History:   1994 c 624 s 2
MN Stat § 611A.82 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 609 - 624 — Crimes; Expungement; Victims|Chapter 611A — Crime Victims: Rights, Programs, Agencies|Section 611A.82 — Acts Not Defenses.

611A.82 ACTS NOT DEFENSES. None of the following shall alone or jointly be a sufficient defense to an action under section 611A.81: (1) the plaintiff consented to engage in acts of prostitution; (2) the plaintiff was paid or otherwise compensated for acts of prostitution; (3) the plaintiff engaged in acts of prostitution prior to any involvement with the defendant; (4) the plaintiff apparently initiated involvement with the defendant; (5) the plaintiff made no attempt to escape, flee, or otherwise terminate contact with the defendant; (6) the defendant had not engaged in prior acts of prostitution with the plaintiff; (7) as a condition of employment, the defendant required the plaintiff to agree not to engage in prostitution; or (8) the defendant's place of business was posted with signs prohibiting prostitution or prostitution-related activities. History:   1994 c 624 s 3
MN Stat § 611A.83 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 609 - 624 — Crimes; Expungement; Victims|Chapter 611A — Crime Victims: Rights, Programs, Agencies|Section 611A.83 — Evidence.

611A.83 EVIDENCE. Subdivision 1. Use in other proceedings. In the course of litigation under section 611A.81, any transaction about which a plaintiff testifies or produces evidence does not subject the plaintiff to criminal prosecution or any penalty or forfeiture. Any testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, or information directly or indirectly derived from that testimony or evidence that is given or produced by a plaintiff or a witness for a plaintiff may not be used against that person in any other investigation or proceeding, other than a criminal investigation or proceeding for perjury committed while giving the testimony or producing the evidence. Subd. 2. Convictions. Evidence of convictions for prostitution or prostitution-related offenses is inadmissible in a proceeding brought under section 611A.81 for purposes of attacking the plaintiff's credibility. If the court admits evidence of prior convictions for purposes permitted under Minnesota Rules of Evidence, rule 404(b) with respect to motive, opportunity, intent, preparation, plan, knowledge, identity, or absence of mistake or accident, the fact finder may consider the evidence solely for those purposes and shall disregard details offered to prove any fact that is not relevant. History:   1994 c 624 s 4
MN Stat § 611A.84 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 609 - 624 — Crimes; Expungement; Victims|Chapter 611A — Crime Victims: Rights, Programs, Agencies|Section 611A.84 — Statute Of Limitations.

611A.84 STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS. An action for damages under section 611A.81 must be commenced not later than six years after the cause of action arises, except that the running of the limitation period is suspended during the time that coercion as defined in section 611A.80 continues, or as otherwise provided by section 541.13 or 541.15. History:   1994 c 624 s 5
MN Stat § 611A.85 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 609 - 624 — Crimes; Expungement; Victims|Chapter 611A — Crime Victims: Rights, Programs, Agencies|Section 611A.85 — Other Remedies Preserved.

611A.85 OTHER REMEDIES PRESERVED. Sections 611A.80 to 611A.88 do not affect the right of any person to bring an action or use any remedy available under other law, including common law, to recover damages arising out of the use of the individual in prostitution or the coercion incident to the individual being used in prostitution; nor do sections 611A.80 to 611A.88 limit or restrict the liability of any person under other law. History:   1994 c 624 s 6
MN Stat § 611A.86 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 609 - 624 — Crimes; Expungement; Victims|Chapter 611A — Crime Victims: Rights, Programs, Agencies|Section 611A.86 — Double Recovery Prohibited.

611A.86 DOUBLE RECOVERY PROHIBITED. A person who recovers damages under sections 611A.80 to 611A.88 may not recover the same costs or damages under any other law. A person who recovers damages under any other law may not recover for the same costs or damages under sections 611A.80 to 611A.88. History:   1994 c 624 s 7
MN Stat § 611A.87 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 609 - 624 — Crimes; Expungement; Victims|Chapter 611A — Crime Victims: Rights, Programs, Agencies|Section 611A.87 — Award Of Costs.

611A.87 AWARD OF COSTS. Upon motion of a prevailing party in an action under sections 611A.80 to 611A.88, the court may award costs, disbursements, and reasonable attorney fees and witness fees to the party. History:   1994 c 624 s 8
MN Stat § 611A.88 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 609 - 624 — Crimes; Expungement; Victims|Chapter 611A — Crime Victims: Rights, Programs, Agencies|Section 611A.88 — No Avoidance Of Liability.

611A.88 NO AVOIDANCE OF LIABILITY. No person may avoid liability under sections 611A.80 to 611A.88 by means of any conveyance of any right, title, or interest in real property, or by any indemnification, hold harmless agreement, or similar agreement that purports to show consent of the plaintiff. History:   1994 c 624 s 9
MN Stat § 611A.90 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 609 - 624 — Crimes; Expungement; Victims|Chapter 611A — Crime Victims: Rights, Programs, Agencies|Section 611A.90 — Release Of Videotapes Of Child Abuse Victims.

611A.90 RELEASE OF VIDEOTAPES OF CHILD ABUSE VICTIMS. Subdivision 1. Definition. For purposes of this section, "physical abuse" and "sexual abuse" have the meanings given in section 260E.03, except that abuse is not limited to acts by a person responsible for the child's care or in a significant relationship with the child or position of authority. Subd. 2. Court order required. (a) A custodian of a videotape of a child victim or alleged victim alleging, explaining, denying, or describing an act of physical or sexual abuse as part of an investigation or evaluation of the abuse may not release a copy of the videotape without a court order, notwithstanding that the subject has consented to the release of the videotape or that the release is authorized under law. (b) The court order may govern the purposes for which the videotape may be used, reproduction, release to other persons, retention and return of copies, and other requirements reasonably necessary for protection of the privacy and best interests of the child. Subd. 3. Petition. An individual subject of data, as defined in section 13.02, or a patient, as defined in sections 144.291 to 144.298, who is seeking a copy of a videotape governed by this section may petition the district court in the county where the alleged abuse took place or where the custodian of the videotape resides for an order releasing a copy of the videotape under subdivision 2. Nothing in this section establishes a right to obtain access to a videotape by any other person nor limits a right of a person to obtain access if access is otherwise authorized by law or pursuant to discovery in a court proceeding. History:  1995 c 259 art 4 s 6; 2007 c 147 art 10 s 15; 1Sp2020 c 2 art 8 s 143
MN Stat § 611A.95 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 609 - 624 — Crimes; Expungement; Victims|Chapter 611A — Crime Victims: Rights, Programs, Agencies|Section 611A.95 — Certifications For Victims Of Crimes.

611A.95 CERTIFICATIONS FOR VICTIMS OF CRIMES. Subdivision 1. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given: (1) "certifying entity" means a state or local law enforcement agency; (2) "criminal activity" means qualifying criminal activity pursuant to section 101(a)(15)(U)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended through June 1, 2021, and includes the attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit such crimes; and (3) "certification" means any certification or statement required by federal immigration law, as amended through June 1, 2021, including but not limited to the information required by United States Code, title 8, section 1184(p), and United States Code, title 8, section 1184(o), including current United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-918, Supplement B, and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-914, Supplement B, and any substantively similar successor forms. Subd. 2. Certification process. (a) A certifying entity shall process a certification requested by a victim of criminal activity or a representative of the victim, including the victim's attorney, family member, or domestic violence or sexual assault violence advocate, within the time period prescribed in paragraph (b). (b) A certifying entity shall process the certification within 90 days of request, unless the victim is in removal proceedings, in which case the certification shall be processed within 14 days of request. Requests for expedited certification must be affirmatively raised at the time of the request. (c) An active investigation, the filing of charges, or a prosecution or conviction are not required for the victim of criminal activity to request and obtain the certification, provided that the certifying entity initiated an investigation and the victim cooperated in it. Subd. 3. Certifying entity; designate agent. (a) The head of a certifying entity shall designate an agent to perform the following responsibilities: (1) timely process requests for certification; (2) provide outreach to victims of criminal activity to inform them of the entity's certification process; and (3) keep a written or electronic record of all certification requests and responses. (b) All certifying entities shall implement a language access protocol for non-English-speaking victims of criminal activity. Subd. 4. Disclosure prohibited; data classification. (a) A certifying entity is prohibited from disclosing the immigration status of a victim of criminal activity, except to comply with federal law or legal process, or if authorized by the victim of criminal activity or representative requesting the certification. (b) Data provided to a certifying entity under this section is classified as private data pursuant to section 13.02, subdivision 12. History:   1Sp2021 c 11 art 3 s 34
MN Stat § 617.20 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 609 - 624 — Crimes; Expungement; Victims|Chapter 617 — Abortion; Obscenity; Nuisance|Section 617.20 — Drugs To Produce Miscarriage.

617.20 DRUGS TO PRODUCE MISCARRIAGE. Whoever shall manufacture, give, or sell an instrument, drug, or medicine, or any other substance, with intent that the same may be unlawfully used in producing the miscarriage of a woman, shall be guilty of a felony. History:  (10177) RL s 4944
MN Stat § 617.201 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 609 - 624 — Crimes; Expungement; Victims|Chapter 617 — Abortion; Obscenity; Nuisance|Section 617.201 — Indecent Articles And Information.

617.201 INDECENT ARTICLES AND INFORMATION. Every person who shall sell, lend, or give away, or in any manner exhibit, or offer to sell, lend, or give away, or have in possession with intent to sell, lend, give away, or advertise or offer for sale, loan, or distribution, any instrument or article, or any drug or medicine for causing unlawful abortion; or shall write or print, or cause to be written or printed, a card, circular, pamphlet, advertisement, or notice of any kind, or shall give oral information, stating when, where, how, or whom, or by what means such article or medicine can be obtained or who manufactures it, shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor and punished by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than one year or by a fine of not more than $3,000, or by both. History:  (10188) RL s 4955; 1965 c 395 s 1; 1984 c 628 art 3 s 11; 1986 c 444
MN Stat § 617.202 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 609 - 624 — Crimes; Expungement; Victims|Chapter 617 — Abortion; Obscenity; Nuisance|Section 617.202 — Sale Of Articles Relating To Prevention Of Conception Or Disease.

617.202 SALE OF ARTICLES RELATING TO PREVENTION OF CONCEPTION OR DISEASE. Instruments, articles, drugs or medicines for the prevention of conception or disease may be sold, offered for sale, distributed or dispensed only by persons or organizations recognized as dealing primarily with health or welfare. Anyone convicted of violation of this section shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor and punished by imprisonment not to exceed one year or by a fine of not more than $3,000 or both. History:  1965 c 395 s 2; 1984 c 628 art 3 s 11; 1965 c 395 s 2; 1984 c 628 art 3 s 11
MN Stat § 617.21 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 609 - 624 — Crimes; Expungement; Victims|Chapter 617 — Abortion; Obscenity; Nuisance|Section 617.21 — Evidence.

617.21 EVIDENCE. In any prosecution for abortion or attempting abortion, no person shall be excused from testifying as a witness on the ground that the person's testimony would tend to criminate the person. History:  (10178) RL s 4945; 1986 c 444
MN Stat § 617.22 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 609 - 624 — Crimes; Expungement; Victims|Chapter 617 — Abortion; Obscenity; Nuisance|Section 617.22 — Concealing Birth.

617.22 CONCEALING BIRTH. Every person who shall endeavor to conceal the birth of a child by any disposition of its dead body, whether the child died before or after its birth, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Every person who, having been convicted of endeavoring to conceal the stillbirth of any issue, or the death of any issue under the age of two years, shall, subsequent to that conviction, endeavor to conceal any subsequent birth or death, shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than five years. History:  (10179) RL s 4946; 1917 c 231 s 1; 1979 c 102 s 13; 1983 c 7 s 16
MN Stat § 617.23 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 609 - 624 — Crimes; Expungement; Victims|Chapter 617 — Abortion; Obscenity; Nuisance|Section 617.23 — Indecent Exposure; Penalties.

617.23 INDECENT EXPOSURE; PENALTIES. Subdivision 1. Misdemeanor. A person who commits any of the following acts in any public place, or in any place where others are present, is guilty of a misdemeanor: (1) willfully and lewdly exposes the person's body, or the private parts thereof; (2) procures another to expose private parts; or (3) engages in any open or gross lewdness or lascivious behavior, or any public indecency other than behavior specified in this subdivision. Subd. 2. Gross misdemeanor. A person who commits any of the following acts is guilty of a gross misdemeanor: (1) the person violates subdivision 1 in the presence of a minor under the age of 16; or (2) the person violates subdivision 1 after having been previously convicted of violating subdivision 1, sections 609.342 to 609.3451, or a statute from another state in conformity with any of those sections. Subd. 3. Felony. A person is guilty of a felony and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than five years or to payment of a fine of not more than $10,000, or both, if: (1) the person violates subdivision 2, clause (1), after having been previously convicted of or adjudicated delinquent for violating subdivision 2, clause (1); section 609.3451, subdivision 1a, clause (2); or a statute from another state in conformity with subdivision 2, clause (1), or section 609.3451, subdivision 1a, clause (2); or (2) the person commits a violation of subdivision 1, clause (1), in the presence of another person while intentionally confining that person or otherwise intentionally restricting that person's freedom to move. Subd. 4. Breastfeeding. It is not a violation of this section for a woman to breastfeed. History:  (10186) RL s 4953; 1931 c 321; 1986 c 444; 1994 c 636 art 2 s 54; 1995 c 226 art 2 s 31; 1996 c 408 art 3 s 37; 1998 c 367 art 3 s 14; 1998 c 369 s 2; 1Sp2021 c 11 art 4 s 31
MN Stat § 617.243 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 609 - 624 — Crimes; Expungement; Victims|Chapter 617 — Abortion; Obscenity; Nuisance|Section 617.243 — Indecent Literature, Distribution.

617.243 INDECENT LITERATURE, DISTRIBUTION. Subdivision 1. Prohibited activity. No person, copartnership or corporation shall, as a condition to a sale or delivery for resale of any paper, magazine, book, comic, periodical or publication, require that the purchaser or consignee receive for resale any other article, book, comic or other publication reasonably believed by the purchaser or consignee to be obscene as defined in section 617.241. Subd. 2. Penalty. A violation of subdivision 1 is a gross misdemeanor. History:  1957 c 323 s 1; 1983 c 204 s 10