Subdivision 1. Establishment; description. (a) A domestic abuse no contact order is an order issued by a court against a defendant in a criminal proceeding or a juvenile offender in a delinquency proceeding for:
(1) domestic abuse as defined in section 518B.01, subdivision 2;
(2) harassment or stalking under section 609.749 when committed against a family or household member as defined in section 518B.01, subdivision 2;
(3) violation of an order for protection under section 518B.01, subdivision 14; or
(4) violation of a prior domestic abuse no contact order under this section or Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 518B.01, subdivision 22.
(b) A domestic abuse no contact order may be issued as a pretrial order before final disposition of the underlying criminal case or as a postconviction probationary order. A domestic abuse no contact order is independent of any condition of pretrial release or probation imposed on the defendant. A domestic abuse no contact order may be issued in addition to a similar restriction imposed as a condition of pretrial release or probation. In the context of a postconviction probationary order, a domestic abuse no contact order may be issued for an offense listed in paragraph (a) or for a conviction for any offense arising out of the same set of circumstances as an offense listed in paragraph (a).
(c) A no contact order under this section shall be issued in a proceeding that is separate from but held immediately following a proceeding in which any pretrial release or sentencing issues are decided.
Subd. 2. Criminal penalties. (a) As used in this subdivision "qualified domestic violence-related offense" has the meaning given in section 609.02, subdivision 16.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (c) and (d), a person who knows of the existence of a domestic abuse no contact order issued against the person and violates the order is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(c) A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor who violates this subdivision within ten years of a previous qualified domestic violence-related offense conviction or adjudication of delinquency. Upon a gross misdemeanor conviction under this paragraph, the defendant must be sentenced to a minimum of ten days' imprisonment and must be ordered to participate in counseling or other appropriate programs selected by the court as provided in section 518B.02. Notwithstanding section 609.135, the court must impose and execute the minimum sentence provided in this paragraph for gross misdemeanor convictions.
(d) 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 the person violates this subdivision:
(1) within ten years of the first of two or more previous qualified domestic violence-related offense convictions or adjudications of delinquency; or
(2) while possessing a dangerous weapon, as defined in section 609.02, subdivision 6. Upon a felony conviction under this paragraph in which the court stays imposition or execution of sentence, the court shall impose at least a 30-day period of incarceration as a condition of probation. The court also shall order that the defendant participate in counseling or other appropriate programs selected by the court. Notwithstanding section 609.135, the court must impose and execute the minimum sentence provided in this paragraph for felony convictions.
Subd. 2a. Venue. A person may be prosecuted under subdivision 2 at the place where any call is made or received or, in the case of wireless or electronic communication or any communication made through any available technologies, where the actor or victim resides, or in the jurisdiction of the victim's designated address if the victim participates in the address confidentiality program established under chapter 5B.
Subd. 3. Warrantless custodial arrest. A peace officer shall arrest without a warrant and take into custody a person whom the peace officer has probable cause to believe has violated a domestic abuse no contact order, even if the violation of the order did not take place in the presence of the peace officer, if the existence of the order can be verified by the officer. The person shall be held in custody for at least 36 hours, excluding the day of arrest, Sundays, and holidays, unless the person is released earlier by a judge or judicial officer. A peace officer acting in good faith and exercising due care in making an arrest pursuant to this subdivision is immune from civil liability that might result from the officer's actions.
2010 c 299 s 13,14; 2013 c 47 s 5,6
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 625 - 634 — Criminal Procedure; Peace Officers; Privacy Of Communications
Chapter 629 — Extradition, Detainers, Arrest, Bail
Section 629.02 — Duties Of Governor In Extradition Matters.
Section 629.03 — Demand In Writing.
Section 629.04 — Attorney General To Investigate.
Section 629.05 — Extradition By Agreement.
Section 629.06 — Extradition Of Persons Committing Crime.
Section 629.07 — Warrant Of Arrest.
Section 629.08 — Accused Turned Over To Demanding State.
Section 629.09 — Powers Of Officer.
Section 629.10 — Accused Taken Before Court.
Section 629.11 — Violation; Gross Misdemeanor.
Section 629.12 — Accused May Be Confined In Jail.
Section 629.13 — Who May Be Apprehended.
Section 629.14 — Arrest Without Warrant.
Section 629.15 — Court May Commit To Jail.
Section 629.16 — Admit To Bail.
Section 629.18 — Bond Forfeited.
Section 629.19 — Prisoner Held Or Surrendered.
Section 629.20 — Guilt Or Innocence Not Inquired Into.
Section 629.21 — Recall Of Warrant.
Section 629.22 — Warrant For Parolees Or Probationers.
Section 629.23 — Prosecuting Attorney; Written Application.
Section 629.24 — Civil Process Not To Be Served.
Section 629.25 — Trial For Other Crimes.
Section 629.27 — Governor May Appoint Agent.
Section 629.28 — Powers Of Officers.
Section 629.29 — Citation, Uniform Criminal Extradition Act.
Section 629.291 — Transfer Of State Inmates To Federal District Court.
Section 629.292 — Uniform Mandatory Disposition Of Detainers Act.
Section 629.294 — Interstate Agreement On Detainers.
Section 629.30 — Arrests; By Whom Made; Aiding Officer.
Section 629.31 — Time When Arrest May Be Made.
Section 629.32 — Minimum Restraint Allowed For Arrest; Warrant Shown Upon Request.
Section 629.33 — When Force May Be Used To Make Arrest.
Section 629.34 — When Arrest May Be Made Without Warrant.
Section 629.341 — Allowing Probable Cause Arrests For Domestic Violence; Immunity From Liability.
Section 629.342 — Law Enforcement Policies; Domestic Abuse Arrests.
Section 629.343 — Probable Cause Arrests; Offenses On School Property.
Section 629.35 — Arrest At Night; When Permissible.
Section 629.355 — Peace Officer Authority To Detain Person On Conditional Release.
Section 629.36 — Permitting Bystander To Deliver Arrested Person To Peace Officer.
Section 629.361 — Peace Officers Responsible For Custody Of Stolen Property.
Section 629.362 — Recaptured Escaped Inmate; Term Of Imprisonment.
Section 629.363 — Railway Conductor; Authority To Arrest.
Section 629.364 — Arrests For Swindling.
Section 629.365 — Definitions.
Section 629.366 — Theft In Business Establishments; Detaining Suspects.
Section 629.37 — When Private Person May Make Arrest.
Section 629.38 — Private Person To Disclose Cause Of Arrest.
Section 629.39 — Private Person Making Arrest To Deliver Arrestee To Judge Or Peace Officer.
Section 629.40 — Allowing Arrests Anywhere In State.
Section 629.401 — Delaying To Take Prisoner Before Judge.
Section 629.402 — Arrest Without Authority.
Section 629.403 — Refusal To Aid In Making Arrest.
Section 629.404 — Counties Or Municipalities Causing Arrest; Requiring Return Transportation.
Section 629.406 — Maintenance Of Booking Recordings.
Section 629.41 — Judges To Issue Process For Arrest.
Section 629.415 — Proceedings On Summons To Appear.
Section 629.45 — Proceedings In Case Of Bail Refusal.
Section 629.47 — Hearing Or Trial Adjourned; Recognizance Allowed.
Section 629.471 — Maximum Bail On Misdemeanors; Gross Misdemeanors.
Section 629.48 — Proceedings On Failure To Appear According To Bond.
Section 629.49 — When Person Fails To Recognize Apprehension Required.
Section 629.53 — Providing Release On Bail; Commitment.
Section 629.531 — Electronic Monitoring As Condition Of Pretrial Release.
Section 629.54 — Witness To Recognize.
Section 629.55 — Committal Of Witnesses Who Refuse To Recognize.
Section 629.58 — Proceedings Required When Person Under Bond Defaults; Paying Bond To Court.
Section 629.59 — Court To Forgive Bond Forfeiture Penalty.
Section 629.60 — Actions To Recover Under Recognizance Even If Technical Noncompliance.
Section 629.61 — Arrest Of Defaulter.
Section 629.62 — Application For Bail; Justification.
Section 629.63 — Surety Arrest Of Defendant.
Section 629.64 — Judge May Impose New Conditions Of Release On Defendant Who Violated Release.
Section 629.65 — Sheriff Fees.
Section 629.67 — Sureties On Bond, Recognizance, Or Undertaking; Affidavits Required.
Section 629.68 — Prohibiting Sureties To Make False Statements In Affidavits; Penalty.
Section 629.70 — Authorized Corporate Bonds And Recognizances.
Section 629.715 — Release In Cases Involving Crimes Against Persons; Surrender Of Firearms.
Section 629.725 — Notice To Victim Regarding Bail Hearing Of Arrested Or Detained Person.
Section 629.73 — Notice To Crime Victim; Release Of Arrested Or Detained Person.
Section 629.735 — Notice To Local Law Enforcement Agency; Release Of Arrested Or Detained Person.