Minnesota § 609.4971 - WARNING SUBJECT OF INVESTIGATION
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 609.4971 — WARNING SUBJECT OF INVESTIGATION, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 609.4971. WARNING SUBJECT OF INVESTIGATION
Whoever, having knowledge that a subpoena has been issued under sections 8.16 and 388.23, and with intent to obstruct, impede, or prevent the investigation for which the subpoena was issued, gives notice or attempts to give notice of the issuance of the subpoena or the production of the documents to a person, may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than five years or to payment of a fine of not more than $10,000, or both.
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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 § 609.4971
What does Minnesota Statutes § 609.4971 cover?
Section 609.4971 ("WARNING SUBJECT OF INVESTIGATION") 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 § 609.4971?
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