Minnesota Statutes Criminal Procedure. Peace Officers. Privacy of Communications (Ch. 625-634) § 626A.391. Civil action; damages
Current as of January 01, 2018 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
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Subdivision 1. General.A person who is harmed by a violation of sections 626A.35 to 626A.39 may bring a civil action against the person who violated these sections for damages and other appropriate relief, including:
(1) preliminary and equitable or declaratory relief; and
(2) reasonable costs and attorney fees.
Subd. 2. Limitation.An action under this section must be commenced within two years after:
(1) the occurrence of the violation; or
(2) the date upon which the claimant first had a reasonable opportunity to discover the violation.
Subd. 3. Defenses. (1) A good faith reliance on a court warrant or order, a grand jury subpoena, or a statutory authorization; or
(2) A good faith reliance on a request of an investigative or law enforcement officer under United States Code, title 18, section 2518(7)
is a complete defense against any civil or criminal action brought under sections 626A.35 to 626A.39.
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