Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) As used in this section, the following terms have the meanings given them.
(b) "Cities of the first class" has the meaning given in section 410.01.
(c) "Community crime prevention group" means a community group focused on community safety and crime prevention that:
(1) meets regularly for the purpose of discussing community safety and patrolling community neighborhoods for criminal activity;
(2) is previously designated by the local law enforcement agency as a community crime prevention group; and
(3) interacts regularly with the police regarding community safety issues.
Subd. 2. Notice. (a) A law enforcement agency that is responsible for arresting individuals who commit crimes within cities of the first class shall make reasonable efforts to disclose certain information in a timely manner to the designated leader of a community crime prevention group that has reported criminal activity, excluding petty misdemeanors, to law enforcement. The law enforcement agency shall make reasonable efforts to disclose information on the final outcome of the investigation into the criminal activity including, but not limited to, where appropriate, the decision to arrest or not arrest the person and whether the matter was referred to a prosecuting authority. If the matter is referred to a prosecuting authority, the law enforcement agency must notify the prosecuting authority of the community crime prevention group's request for notice under this subdivision.
(b) A prosecuting authority who is responsible for filing charges against or prosecuting a person arrested for a criminal offense in cities of the first class shall make reasonable efforts to disclose certain information in a timely manner to the designated leader of a community crime prevention group that has reported specific criminal activity to law enforcement. The prosecuting authority shall make reasonable efforts to disclose information on the final outcome of the criminal proceeding that resulted from the arrest including, but not limited to, where appropriate, the decision to dismiss or not file charges against the arrested person.
(c) A community crime prevention group that would like to receive written or Internet notice under this subdivision must request the law enforcement agency and the prosecuting authority where the specific alleged criminal conduct occurred to provide notice to the community crime prevention group leader. The community crime prevention group must provide the law enforcement agency with the name, address, and telephone number of the community crime prevention group leader and the preferred method of communication.
1Sp2003 c 2 art 8 s 17
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 609 - 624 — Crimes; Expungement; Victims
Chapter 611A — Crime Victims: Rights, Programs, Agencies
Section 611A.01 — Definitions.
Section 611A.015 — Scope Of Victims' Rights.
Section 611A.02 — Notification Of Victim Services And Victims' Rights.
Section 611A.021 — Notice Of Right To Request Withholding Of Certain Public Data.
Section 611A.03 — Plea Agreements; Notification.
Section 611A.0301 — Right To Submit Statement At Plea Presentation Hearing.
Section 611A.031 — Victim Input Regarding Pretrial Diversion.
Section 611A.0311 — Domestic Abuse Prosecutions Plan And Procedures.
Section 611A.033 — Speedy Trial; Notice Of Schedule Change.
Section 611A.034 — Separate Waiting Areas In Courthouse.
Section 611A.035 — Confidentiality Of Victim's Address.
Section 611A.036 — Prohibition Against Employer Retaliation.
Section 611A.037 — Presentence Investigation; Victim Impact; Notice.
Section 611A.038 — Right To Submit Statement At Sentencing.
Section 611A.039 — Right To Notice Of Final Disposition Of Criminal Case.
Section 611A.0392 — Notice To Community Crime Prevention Group.
Section 611A.0393 — Crime Alerts; Violent Crimes; Disabled Access.
Section 611A.0395 — Right To Information Regarding Defendant's Appeal.
Section 611A.04 — Order Of Restitution.
Section 611A.045 — Procedure For Issuing Order Of Restitution.
Section 611A.046 — Victim's Right To Request Probation Review Hearing.
Section 611A.05 — Penalties No Bar To Civil Remedies.
Section 611A.06 — Right To Notice Of Release.
Section 611A.07 — Electronic Monitoring To Protect Domestic Abuse Victims; Standards.
Section 611A.19 — Testing Sex Offender For Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
Section 611A.20 — Notice Of Risk Of Sexually Transmitted Disease.
Section 611A.201 — Director Of Prevention Of Domestic Violence And Sexual Assault.
Section 611A.203 — Domestic Fatality Review Teams.
Section 611A.211 — Programs For Victims Of Sexual Assault.
Section 611A.212 — Programs For Sexual Assault Primary Prevention.
Section 611A.26 — Polygraph Examinations; Criminal Sexual Conduct Complaints; Limitations.
Section 611A.27 — Victim Rights To Sexual Assault Evidence Information.
Section 611A.31 — Definitions.
Section 611A.32 — Battered Women Programs.
Section 611A.33 — Duties Of Commissioner.
Section 611A.345 — Director Recommendations.
Section 611A.35 — Domestic Abuse Program Director.
Section 611A.37 — Definitions.
Section 611A.371 — Program Operation.
Section 611A.372 — Duties Of Director.
Section 611A.45 — Programs For Victims Of Crime.
Section 611A.46 — Classification Of Data.
Section 611A.52 — Definitions.
Section 611A.53 — Reparations Awards Prohibited.
Section 611A.54 — Amount Of Reparations.
Section 611A.55 — Crime Victims Reparations Board.
Section 611A.56 — Powers And Duties Of Board.
Section 611A.57 — Determination Of Claims.
Section 611A.58 — Attorney Fees; Limitation For Representation Before Board.
Section 611A.60 — Reparations; How Paid.
Section 611A.61 — Subrogation.
Section 611A.612 — Crime Victims Account.
Section 611A.62 — Medical Privilege.
Section 611A.63 — Enforcement Of Board's Orders.
Section 611A.64 — Department Of Corrections; Restitution.
Section 611A.65 — Use Of Record Of Claim; Evidence.
Section 611A.66 — Law Enforcement Agencies; Duty To Inform Victims Of Right To File Claim.
Section 611A.67 — Fraudulent Claims; Penalty.
Section 611A.675 — Fund For Emergency Needs Of Crime Victims.
Section 611A.68 — Limiting Commercial Exploitation Of Crimes; Payment Of Victims.
Section 611A.73 — Definitions.
Section 611A.74 — Crime Victims; Rights; Complaints.
Section 611A.76 — Crime Victim Services Telephone Line.
Section 611A.77 — Mediation Programs For Crime Victims And Offenders.
Section 611A.775 — Restorative Justice Programs.
Section 611A.79 — Civil Damages For Bias Offenses.
Section 611A.80 — Definitions.
Section 611A.81 — Cause Of Action For Coercion For Use In Prostitution.
Section 611A.82 — Acts Not Defenses.
Section 611A.84 — Statute Of Limitations.
Section 611A.85 — Other Remedies Preserved.
Section 611A.86 — Double Recovery Prohibited.
Section 611A.87 — Award Of Costs.
Section 611A.88 — No Avoidance Of Liability.
Section 611A.90 — Release Of Videotapes Of Child Abuse Victims.