Minnesota § 604.201 - CAUSE OF ACTION FOR SEXUAL EXPLOITATION
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 604.201 — CAUSE OF ACTION FOR SEXUAL EXPLOITATION, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 604.201. CAUSE OF ACTION FOR SEXUAL EXPLOITATION
A cause of action against a psychotherapist for sexual exploitation exists for a patient or former patient for injury caused by sexual contact with the psychotherapist, if the sexual contact occurred:
(1) during the period the patient was receiving psychotherapy from the psychotherapist; or
(2) after the period the patient received psychotherapy from the psychotherapist if (a) the former patient was emotionally dependent on the psychotherapist; or (b) the sexual contact occurred by means of therapeutic deception.
The patient or former patient may recover damages from a psychotherapist who is found liable for sexual exploitation. It is not a defense to the action that sexual contact with a patient occurred outside a therapy or treatment session or that it occurred off the premises regularly used by the psychotherapist for therapy or treatment sessions.
History:
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 604.201
What does Minnesota Statutes § 604.201 cover?
Section 604.201 ("CAUSE OF ACTION FOR SEXUAL EXPLOITATION") 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 § 604.201?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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