Evidence of domestic conduct by the accused against the victim of domestic conduct, or against other family or household members, is admissible unless the probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice, confusion of the issue, or misleading the jury, or by considerations of undue delay, waste of time, or needless presentation of cumulative evidence. "Domestic conduct" includes, but is not limited to, evidence of domestic abuse, violation of an order for protection under section 518B.01; violation of a harassment restraining order under section 609.748; violation of a domestic abuse no contact order under section 629.75; or violation of section 609.749 or 609.79, subdivision 1. "Domestic abuse" and "family or household members" have the meanings given under section 518B.01, subdivision 2.
1985 c 159 s 3; 1998 c 367 art 5 s 10; 2000 c 437 s 19; 2002 c 314 s 9; 2013 c 47 s 7; 1Sp2019 c 5 art 2 s 27
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 625 - 634 — Criminal Procedure; Peace Officers; Privacy Of Communications
Chapter 634 — Evidence; Witnesses
Section 634.01 — Evidence; Forgery Of Treasury Notes.
Section 634.02 — Evidence; Bank Notes.
Section 634.03 — Confession, Inadmissible When.
Section 634.031 — Evidence Of Accomplice.
Section 634.04 — Uncorroborated Evidence Of Accomplice.
Section 634.045 — Jailhouse Witnesses.
Section 634.051 — Proof Of Death; Killing By Defendant.
Section 634.06 — Residents Required To Testify In Another State.
Section 634.07 — Nonresidents Required To Testify In State.
Section 634.08 — Exemptions; Arrest, Service Of Process.
Section 634.16 — Admission Into Evidence Of Results Of Approved Breath Tests.
Section 634.20 — Evidence Of Conduct.
Section 634.25 — Admissibility Of Results Of Dna Analysis.
Section 634.26 — Statistical Probability Evidence.
Section 634.30 — Evidence Obtained In Foreign Jurisdictions.
Section 634.35 — Videotapes Of Child Victims; Conditions Of Disclosure.
Section 634.36 — Evidence Of Videotapes, Audiotapes, Or Other Recordings.