Minnesota Statutes Crimes; Expungement; Victims (Ch. 609-624) § 611A.73. Definitions

Subdivision 1. Definitions.The definitions in this section apply to this section and section 611A.74.

Subd. 2. Appropriate authority. “Appropriate authority” includes anyone who is the subject of a complaint under sections 611A.72 to 611A.74 to the commissioner or anyone within the agency who is in a supervisory position with regard to one who is the subject of a complaint under sections 611A.72 to 611A.74.

Subd. 3. Elements of the criminal justice system. “Elements of the criminal justice system” refers to prosecuting attorneys and members of their staff; peace officers; probation and corrections officers; city, state, and county officials involved in the criminal justice system; and does not include the judiciary.

Subd. 4. Victim.“Victim” refers to anyone or the next of kin of anyone who has been or purports to have been subjected to a criminal act, whether a felony, a gross misdemeanor, or misdemeanor.

Subd. 5. Victim assistance program.“Victim assistance program” refers to any entity which provides or claims to provide services and assistance to victims on a regular, ongoing basis.

Subd. 6. Commissioner. “Commissioner” means the commissioner of public safety.