Minnesota § 244.051 - EARLY REPORTS OF MISSING OFFENDERS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 244.051 — EARLY REPORTS OF MISSING OFFENDERS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 244.051. EARLY REPORTS OF MISSING OFFENDERS
All programs serving inmates on supervised release following a prison sentence shall notify the appropriate probation officer, appropriate law enforcement agency, and the Department of Corrections within two hours after an inmate in the program fails to make a required report or after program officials receive information indicating that an inmate may have left the area in which the inmate is required to remain or may have otherwise violated conditions of the inmate's supervised release. The Department of Corrections and county corrections agencies shall ensure that probation offices are staffed on a 24-hour basis or make available a 24-hour telephone number to receive the reports.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 244.051
What does Minnesota Statutes § 244.051 cover?
Section 244.051 ("EARLY REPORTS OF MISSING OFFENDERS") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 244.051?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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How does Minnesota § 244.051 apply to my situation?
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