Subdivision 1. Policy. It is the policy of this state to encourage adequate and accurate documentation of the number and content of interviews conducted with alleged child maltreatment victims during the course of a child maltreatment assessment or investigation, criminal investigation, or prosecution, and to discourage interviews that are unnecessary, duplicative, or otherwise not in the best interests of the child.
Subd. 2. Definitions. As used in this section:
(1) "government employee" means an employee of a state or local agency, and any person acting as an agent of a state or local agency;
(2) "interview" means a statement of an alleged maltreatment victim which is given or made to a government employee during the course of a maltreatment assessment or investigation, criminal investigation, or prosecution; and
(3) "record" means an audio or video recording of an interview, or a written record of an interview.
Subd. 3. Record required. Whenever an interview is conducted, the interviewer must make a record of the interview. The record must contain the following information:
(1) the date, time, place, and duration of the interview;
(2) the identity of the persons present at the interview; and
(3) if the record is in writing, a summary of the information obtained during the interview.
Subd. 4. Records maintained. The records shall be maintained by the interviewer in accordance with applicable provisions of section 260E.35 and chapter 13.
Subd. 5. Guidelines on tape recording of interviews. Every county attorney's office shall be responsible for developing written guidelines on the tape recording of interviews by government employees who conduct child maltreatment assessments or investigations, criminal investigations, or prosecutions. The guidelines are public data as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 14.
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Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities
Chapter 260E — Reporting Of Maltreatment Of Minors
Section 260E.02 — Multidisciplinary Child Protection Team.
Section 260E.03 — Definitions.
Section 260E.05 — Cultural Practices.
Section 260E.055 — Duty To Report; Private Or Public Youth Recreation Program.
Section 260E.06 — Maltreatment Reporting.
Section 260E.065 — Training For Reporters.
Section 260E.07 — Retaliation Prohibited.
Section 260E.08 — Criminal Penalties For Failure To Report; Civil Penalty For Making False Report.
Section 260E.09 — Reporting Requirements.
Section 260E.10 — Notification To Reporters.
Section 260E.11 — Agency Designated To Receive Reports.
Section 260E.13 — Report To Ombudsman.
Section 260E.14 — Agency Responsible For Screening And Assessment Or Investigation.
Section 260E.15 — Screening Guidelines.
Section 260E.16 — Timeline For Screening.
Section 260E.17 — Response Path Assignment.
Section 260E.18 — Notice To Child's Tribe.
Section 260E.19 — Conflict Of Interest.
Section 260E.20 — Agency Duties Regarding Investigation And Assessment.
Section 260E.21 — Screened Out Reports.
Section 260E.23 — Documenting Interviews With Child Maltreatment Victims.
Section 260E.24 — Conclusion Of Family Assessment Or Family Investigation By Local Welfare Agency.
Section 260E.25 — Provision Of Medical Care.
Section 260E.26 — Provision Of Child Protective Services.
Section 260E.27 — Consultation With The County Attorney.
Section 260E.28 — Conducting Investigation In Facility Or School.
Section 260E.29 — Notification Requirements For Schools And Facilities.
Section 260E.30 — Conclusion Of School Or Facility Investigation.
Section 260E.31 — Reporting Of Prenatal Exposure To Controlled Substances.
Section 260E.32 — Toxicology Tests Required.
Section 260E.33 — Reconsideration And Appeal Of Maltreatment Determination Following Investigation.
Section 260E.35 — Data Practices.
Section 260E.36 — Specialized Training And Education Required.