When any man and single woman have sexual intercourse with each other, each is guilty of fornication, which is a misdemeanor.
1967 c 507 s 11; 1971 c 23 s 43
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 609 - 624 — Crimes; Expungement; Victims
Section 609.01 — Name And Construction.
Section 609.015 — Scope And Effect.
Section 609.025 — Jurisdiction Of State.
Section 609.03 — Punishment When Not Otherwise Fixed.
Section 609.033 — Maximum Penalties; Misdemeanors.
Section 609.0331 — Maximum Penalties; Petty Misdemeanors.
Section 609.0332 — Maximum Penalty; Petty Misdemeanor Ordinance Violations.
Section 609.034 — Maximum Penalty; Ordinance Violations.
Section 609.0341 — Maximum Fines For Gross Misdemeanors; Felonies.
Section 609.035 — Crime Punishable Under Different Provisions.
Section 609.04 — Conviction Of Lesser Offense.
Section 609.041 — Proof Of Prior Convictions.
Section 609.045 — Foreign Conviction Or Acquittal.
Section 609.05 — Liability For Crimes Of Another.
Section 609.055 — Capability Of Children To Commit Crime.
Section 609.06 — Authorized Use Of Force.
Section 609.065 — Justifiable Taking Of Life.
Section 609.066 — Authorized Use Of Deadly Force By Peace Officers.
Section 609.075 — Intoxication As Defense.
Section 609.085 — Sending Written Communication.
Section 609.09 — Compelling Testimony; Immunity From Prosecution.
Section 609.092 — Juvenile Petty Offenders; Use Of Restorative Justice.
Section 609.095 — Limits Of Sentences.
Section 609.10 — Sentences Available.
Section 609.101 — Surcharge On Fines, Assessments; Minimum Fines.
Section 609.102 — Local Correctional Fees; Imposition By Court.
Section 609.104 — Fine And Surcharge Collection.
Section 609.105 — Sentence Of Imprisonment.
Section 609.1055 — Offenders With Serious And Persistent Mental Illness; Alternative Placement.
Section 609.106 — Heinous Crimes.
Section 609.107 — Mandatory Penalty For Certain Murderers.
Section 609.1095 — Increased Sentences For Certain Dangerous And Repeat Felony Offenders.
Section 609.11 — Minimum Sentences Of Imprisonment.
Section 609.115 — Presentence Investigation.
Section 609.117 — Dna Analysis Of Certain Offenders Required.
Section 609.118 — Fingerprinting Required.
Section 609.12 — Parole Or Discharge.
Section 609.125 — Sentence For Misdemeanor Or Gross Misdemeanor.
Section 609.131 — Certification Of Misdemeanor As Petty Misdemeanor.
Section 609.132 — Continuance For Dismissal.
Section 609.135 — Stay Of Imposition Or Execution Of Sentence.
Section 609.1351 — Petition For Civil Commitment.
Section 609.14 — Revocation Of Stay.
Section 609.145 — Credit For Prior Imprisonment.
Section 609.15 — Multiple Sentences.
Section 609.153 — Increased Penalties For Certain Misdemeanors.
Section 609.165 — Restoration Of Civil Rights; Possession Of Firearms And Ammunition.
Section 609.185 — Murder In The First Degree.
Section 609.19 — Murder In The Second Degree.
Section 609.195 — Murder In The Third Degree.
Section 609.20 — Manslaughter In The First Degree.
Section 609.205 — Manslaughter In The Second Degree.
Section 609.2111 — Definitions.
Section 609.2112 — Criminal Vehicular Homicide.
Section 609.2113 — Criminal Vehicular Operation; Bodily Harm.
Section 609.2114 — Criminal Vehicular Operation; Unborn Child.
Section 609.221 — Assault In The First Degree.
Section 609.222 — Assault In The Second Degree.
Section 609.223 — Assault In The Third Degree.
Section 609.2231 — Assault In The Fourth Degree.
Section 609.2232 — Consecutive Sentences For Assaults Committed By State Prison Inmates.
Section 609.2233 — Felony Assault Motivated By Bias; Increased Statutory Maximum Sentence.
Section 609.224 — Assault In The Fifth Degree.
Section 609.2241 — Knowing Transfer Of Communicable Disease.
Section 609.2242 — Domestic Assault.
Section 609.2243 — Sentencing; Repeat Domestic Assault.
Section 609.2244 — Presentence Domestic Abuse Investigations.
Section 609.2245 — Female Genital Mutilation; Penalties.
Section 609.2247 — Domestic Assault By Strangulation.
Section 609.226 — Harm Caused By Dog.
Section 609.227 — Dangerous Animals Destroyed.
Section 609.228 — Great Bodily Harm Caused By Distribution Of Drugs.
Section 609.229 — Crime Committed For Benefit Of Gang.
Section 609.23 — Mistreatment Of Persons Confined.
Section 609.231 — Mistreatment Of Residents Or Patients.
Section 609.232 — Crimes Against Vulnerable Adults; Definitions.
Section 609.2325 — Criminal Abuse.
Section 609.233 — Criminal Neglect.
Section 609.2335 — Financial Exploitation Of Vulnerable Adult.
Section 609.2336 — Deceptive Or Unfair Trade Practices; Elderly Or Disabled Victims.
Section 609.234 — Failure To Report.
Section 609.235 — Use Of Drugs To Injure Or Facilitate Crime.
Section 609.24 — Simple Robbery.
Section 609.245 — Aggravated Robbery.
Section 609.251 — Double Jeopardy; Kidnapping.
Section 609.255 — False Imprisonment.
Section 609.26 — Depriving Another Of Custodial Or Parental Rights.
Section 609.266 — Definitions.
Section 609.2661 — Murder Of Unborn Child In The First Degree.
Section 609.2662 — Murder Of Unborn Child In The Second Degree.
Section 609.2663 — Murder Of Unborn Child In The Third Degree.
Section 609.2664 — Manslaughter Of Unborn Child In The First Degree.
Section 609.2665 — Manslaughter Of Unborn Child In The Second Degree.
Section 609.267 — Assault Of Unborn Child In The First Degree.
Section 609.2671 — Assault Of Unborn Child In The Second Degree.
Section 609.2672 — Assault Of Unborn Child In The Third Degree.
Section 609.268 — Injury Or Death Of Unborn Child In Commission Of Crime.
Section 609.2691 — Other Convictions Not Barred.
Section 609.275 — Attempt To Coerce.
Section 609.28 — Interfering With Religious Observance.
Section 609.281 — Definitions.
Section 609.282 — Labor Trafficking.
Section 609.284 — Labor Or Sex Trafficking Crimes; Defenses; Civil Liability; Corporate Liability.
Section 609.31 — Leaving State To Evade Establishment Of Paternity.
Section 609.321 — Prostitution And Sex Trafficking; Definitions.
Section 609.322 — Solicitation, Inducement, And Promotion Of Prostitution; Sex Trafficking.
Section 609.3232 — Protective Order Authorized; Procedures; Penalties.
Section 609.324 — Patrons; Prostitutes; Housing Individuals Engaged In Prostitution; Penalties.
Section 609.3241 — Penalty Assessment Authorized.
Section 609.3242 — Prostitution Crimes Committed In School Or Park Zones; Increased Penalties.
Section 609.3243 — Loitering With Intent To Participate In Prostitution.
Section 609.33 — Disorderly House.
Section 609.341 — Definitions.
Section 609.342 — Criminal Sexual Conduct In The First Degree.
Section 609.343 — Criminal Sexual Conduct In The Second Degree.
Section 609.344 — Criminal Sexual Conduct In The Third Degree.
Section 609.345 — Criminal Sexual Conduct In The Fourth Degree.
Section 609.3451 — Criminal Sexual Conduct In The Fifth Degree.
Section 609.3453 — Criminal Sexual Predatory Conduct.
Section 609.3455 — Dangerous Sex Offenders; Life Sentences; Conditional Release.
Section 609.3456 — Use Of Polygraphs For Sex Offenders On Probation Or Conditional Release.
Section 609.3457 — Sex Offender Assessment.
Section 609.3458 — Sexual Extortion.
Section 609.3459 — Law Enforcement; Reports Of Sexual Assaults.
Section 609.3469 — Voluntary Intoxication Defense.
Section 609.347 — Evidence In Criminal Sexual Conduct Cases.
Section 609.3471 — Records Pertaining To Victim Identity Confidential.
Section 609.348 — Medical Purposes; Exclusion.
Section 609.35 — Costs Of Medical Examination.
Section 609.351 — Applicability To Past And Present Prosecutions.
Section 609.353 — Jurisdiction.
Section 609.375 — Nonsupport Of Spouse Or Child.
Section 609.3751 — Discharge And Dismissal.
Section 609.376 — Definitions.
Section 609.377 — Malicious Punishment Of Child.
Section 609.3775 — Child Torture.
Section 609.378 — Neglect Or Endangerment Of Child.
Section 609.3785 — Unharmed Newborns Left At A Safe Place; Avoidance Of Prosecution.
Section 609.379 — Permitted Actions.
Section 609.38 — Stayed Sentence.
Section 609.39 — Misprision Of Treason.
Section 609.395 — State Military Forces; Interfering With, Obstructing, Or Other.
Section 609.396 — Unauthorized Presence At Camp Ripley.
Section 609.41 — False Tax Statement.
Section 609.415 — Definitions.
Section 609.425 — Corruptly Influencing Legislator.
Section 609.43 — Misconduct Of Public Officer Or Employee.
Section 609.435 — Officer Not Filing Security.
Section 609.44 — Public Office; Illegally Assuming; Nonsurrender.
Section 609.445 — Failure To Pay Over State Funds.
Section 609.45 — Public Officer; Unauthorized Compensation.
Section 609.455 — Permitting False Claims Against Government.
Section 609.456 — Reporting To State Auditor And Legislative Auditor Required.
Section 609.465 — Presenting False Claims To Public Officer Or Body.
Section 609.466 — Medical Assistance Fraud.
Section 609.47 — Interference With Property In Official Custody.
Section 609.475 — Impersonating A Military Service Member, Veteran, Or Public Official.
Section 609.4751 — Impersonating A Peace Officer.
Section 609.485 — Escape From Custody.
Section 609.486 — Commission Of Crime While Wearing Or Possessing Bullet-resistant Vest.
Section 609.487 — Fleeing Peace Officer; Motor Vehicle; Other.
Section 609.49 — Release, Failure To Appear.
Section 609.491 — Failure To Appear; Petty Misdemeanor.
Section 609.493 — Solicitation Of Mentally Impaired Persons.
Section 609.494 — Solicitation Of Juveniles.
Section 609.495 — Aiding An Offender.
Section 609.496 — Concealing Criminal Proceeds.
Section 609.497 — Engaging In Business Of Concealing Criminal Proceeds.
Section 609.4971 — Warning Subject Of Investigation.
Section 609.4975 — Warning Subject Of Surveillance Or Search.
Section 609.498 — Tampering With Witness.
Section 609.50 — Obstructing Legal Process, Arrest, Or Firefighting.
Section 609.501 — Funeral Or Burial Service; Prohibited Acts.
Section 609.502 — Interference With Dead Body; Reporting.
Section 609.504 — Disarming Peace Officer.
Section 609.505 — Falsely Reporting Crime.
Section 609.5051 — Criminal Alert Network; False Or Misleading Information Prohibited.
Section 609.506 — Prohibiting Giving Peace Officer False Name.
Section 609.507 — Falsely Reporting Child Abuse.
Section 609.508 — False Information To Financial Institution.
Section 609.51 — Simulating Legal Process.
Section 609.515 — Misconduct Of Judicial Or Hearing Officer.
Section 609.5151 — Dissemination Of Personal Information About Law Enforcement Prohibited; Penalty.
Section 609.521 — Possession Of Shoplifting Gear.
Section 609.523 — Return Of Stolen Property To Owners.
Section 609.525 — Bringing Stolen Goods Into State.
Section 609.526 — Precious Metal And Scrap Metal Dealers; Receiving Stolen Property.
Section 609.527 — Identity Theft.
Section 609.528 — Possession Or Sale Of Stolen Or Counterfeit Check; Penalties.
Section 609.53 — Receiving Stolen Property.
Section 609.531 — Forfeitures.
Section 609.5311 — Forfeiture Of Property Associated With Controlled Substances.
Section 609.5312 — Forfeiture Of Property Associated With Designated Offenses.
Section 609.5313 — Forfeiture By Judicial Action; Procedure.
Section 609.5315 — Disposition Of Forfeited Property.
Section 609.5316 — Summary Forfeitures.
Section 609.5318 — Forfeiture Of Vehicles Used In Drive-by Shootings.
Section 609.5319 — Financial Institution Secured Interest.
Section 609.532 — Attachment Of Deposited Funds.
Section 609.535 — Issuance Of Dishonored Checks.
Section 609.54 — Embezzlement Of Public Funds.
Section 609.541 — Protection Of Library Property.
Section 609.545 — Misusing Credit Card To Secure Services.
Section 609.546 — Motor Vehicle Tampering.
Section 609.551 — Rustling And Livestock Theft; Penalties.
Section 609.552 — Unauthorized Release Of Animals.
Section 609.556 — Definitions.
Section 609.561 — Arson In The First Degree.
Section 609.562 — Arson In The Second Degree.
Section 609.563 — Arson In The Third Degree.
Section 609.5631 — Arson In The Fourth Degree.
Section 609.5632 — Arson In The Fifth Degree.
Section 609.5633 — Use Of Ignition Devices; Petty Misdemeanor.
Section 609.564 — Excluded Fires.
Section 609.5641 — Wildfire Arson.
Section 609.576 — Negligent Fires; Dangerous Smoking.
Section 609.581 — Definitions.
Section 609.583 — Sentencing; First Burglary Of Dwelling.
Section 609.585 — Double Jeopardy.
Section 609.586 — Possession Of Code-grabbing Devices; Penalty.
Section 609.59 — Possession Of Burglary Or Theft Tools.
Section 609.591 — Damage To Timber Or Wood Processing And Related Equipment.
Section 609.592 — Possession Of Timber Damage Devices.
Section 609.593 — Damage Or Theft To Energy Transmission Or Telecommunications Equipment.
Section 609.595 — Damage To Property.
Section 609.596 — Killing Or Harming Public Safety Dog.
Section 609.597 — Assaulting Or Harming Police Horse; Penalties.
Section 609.599 — Exposing Domestic Animals To Disease.
Section 609.6055 — Trespass On Critical Public Service Facility; Utility; Or Pipeline.
Section 609.6057 — Geographic Restriction.
Section 609.606 — Unlawful Ouster Or Exclusion.
Section 609.611 — Insurance Fraud.
Section 609.612 — Employment Of Runners.
Section 609.615 — Defeating Security On Realty.
Section 609.62 — Defeating Security On Personalty.
Section 609.621 — Proof Of Concealment Of Property By Obligor Of Secured Property.
Section 609.625 — Aggravated Forgery.
Section 609.631 — Check Forgery; Offering Forged Check.
Section 609.632 — Counterfeiting Of Currency.
Section 609.635 — Obtaining Signature By False Pretense.
Section 609.64 — Recording, Filing Of Forged Instrument.
Section 609.645 — Fraudulent Statements.
Section 609.65 — False Certification By Notary Public.
Section 609.651 — State Lottery Fraud.
Section 609.652 — Fraudulent Drivers' Licenses And Identification Cards; Penalty.
Section 609.66 — Dangerous Weapons.
Section 609.661 — Penalty For Set Guns; Swivel Guns.
Section 609.662 — Shooting Victim; Duty To Render Aid.
Section 609.663 — Display Of Handgun Ammunition.
Section 609.665 — Spring Guns.
Section 609.666 — Negligent Storage Of Firearms.
Section 609.667 — Firearms; Removal Or Alteration Of Serial Number.
Section 609.668 — Explosive And Incendiary Devices.
Section 609.669 — Civil Disorder.
Section 609.67 — Machine Guns And Short-barreled Shotguns.
Section 609.671 — Environment; Criminal Penalties.
Section 609.672 — Permissive Inference; Firearms In Automobiles.
Section 609.675 — Exposure Of Unused Refrigerator Or Container To Children.
Section 609.68 — Unlawful Deposit Of Garbage, Litter, Or Like.
Section 609.681 — Unlawful Smoking.
Section 609.684 — Abuse Of Toxic Substances.
Section 609.685 — Sale Of Tobacco To Persons Under Age 21.
Section 609.6855 — Sale Of Nicotine Delivery Products To Persons Under Age 21.
Section 609.686 — False Fire Alarms; Tampering With Or Injuring Fire Alarm System.
Section 609.687 — Adulteration.
Section 609.688 — Adulteration By Bodily Fluid.
Section 609.705 — Unlawful Assembly.
Section 609.712 — Real And Simulated Weapons Of Mass Destruction.
Section 609.713 — Threats Of Violence.
Section 609.714 — Crimes Committed In Furtherance Of Terrorism.
Section 609.715 — Presence At Unlawful Assembly.
Section 609.72 — Disorderly Conduct.
Section 609.735 — Concealing Identity.
Section 609.74 — Public Nuisance.
Section 609.745 — Permitting Public Nuisance.
Section 609.746 — Interference With Privacy.
Section 609.7475 — Fraudulent Or Otherwise Improper Financing Statements.
Section 609.748 — Harassment; Restraining Order.
Section 609.749 — Harassment; Stalking; Penalties.
Section 609.7495 — Physical Interference With Safe Access To Health Care.
Section 609.75 — Gambling; Definitions.
Section 609.755 — Gambling; Misdemeanor.
Section 609.76 — Gambling; Gross Misdemeanor; Felony.
Section 609.761 — Operations Permitted.
Section 609.762 — Forfeiture Of Gambling Devices, Prizes And Proceeds.
Section 609.763 — Lawful Gambling Fraud.
Section 609.765 — Criminal Defamation.
Section 609.77 — False Information To News Media.
Section 609.774 — Emergency Communications; Kidnappings.
Section 609.775 — Divulging Telephone Or Telegraph Message; Nondelivery.
Section 609.776 — Interference With Emergency Communications.
Section 609.78 — Emergency Telephone Calls And Communications.
Section 609.79 — Obscene Or Harassing Telephone Calls.
Section 609.795 — Letter, Telegram, Or Package; Opening; Harassment.
Section 609.80 — Interfering With Cable Communications Systems.
Section 609.806 — Interfering With Internet Ticket Sales.
Section 609.807 — Event Tickets; Prohibited Acts.
Section 609.815 — Misconduct Of Junk Or Secondhand Dealer.
Section 609.816 — Wrongful Employment At A Child Care Center.
Section 609.82 — Fraud In Obtaining Credit.
Section 609.821 — Financial Transaction Card Fraud.
Section 609.822 — Residential Mortgage Fraud.
Section 609.825 — Bribery Of Participant Or Official In Contest.
Section 609.83 — Falsely Impersonating Another.
Section 609.833 — Misrepresentation Of Service Animal.
Section 609.849 — Railroad That Obstructs Treatment Of Injured Worker.
Section 609.85 — Crimes Against Railroad Employees And Property; Penalty.
Section 609.851 — False Traffic Signal.
Section 609.855 — Crimes Involving Transit; Shooting At Transit Vehicle.
Section 609.856 — Use Of Police Radios During Commission Of Crime; Penalties.
Section 609.857 — Discharging A Laser At An Aircraft.
Section 609.86 — Commercial Bribery.
Section 609.87 — Computer Crime; Definitions.
Section 609.88 — Computer Damage.
Section 609.89 — Computer Theft.
Section 609.891 — Unauthorized Computer Access.
Section 609.8911 — Reporting Violations.
Section 609.8912 — Criminal Use Of Encryption.
Section 609.8913 — Facilitating Access To Computer Security System.
Section 609.892 — Definitions.
Section 609.893 — Telecommunications And Information Services Fraud; Crime Defined.
Section 609.894 — Cellular Telephone Counterfeiting; Crimes Defined.
Section 609.895 — Counterfeited Intellectual Property; Penalties.
Section 609.896 — Criminal Use Of Real Property.
Section 609.901 — Construction Of Racketeering Provisions.
Section 609.902 — Definitions.
Section 609.903 — Racketeering.
Section 609.904 — Criminal Penalties.
Section 609.905 — Criminal Forfeiture.
Section 609.907 — Preservation Of Property Subject To Forfeiture.
Section 609.908 — Disposition Of Forfeiture Proceeds.
Section 609.909 — Additional Relief Available.
Section 609.910 — Relation To Other Sanctions.