Minnesota § 595.022 - PUBLIC POLICY
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 595.022 — PUBLIC POLICY, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 595.022. PUBLIC POLICY
In order to protect the public interest and the free flow of information, the news media should have the benefit of a substantial privilege not to reveal sources of information or to disclose unpublished information. To this end, the freedom of press requires protection of the confidential relationship between the news gatherer and the source of information. The purpose of sections 595.021 to 595.025 is to insure and perpetuate, consistent with the public interest, the confidential relationship between the news media and its sources.
History:
1973 c 735 s 2; 1Sp1981 c 4 art 1 s 182
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 595.022
What does Minnesota Statutes § 595.022 cover?
Section 595.022 ("PUBLIC POLICY") 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 § 595.022?
A common citation format is "Minnesota Statutes § 595.022" (Minnesota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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How does Minnesota § 595.022 apply to my situation?
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