Minnesota § 634.36 - EVIDENCE OF VIDEOTAPES, AUDIOTAPES, OR OTHER RECORDINGS
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§ 634.36. EVIDENCE OF VIDEOTAPES, AUDIOTAPES, OR OTHER RECORDINGS
In any hearing or trial of a criminal offense or petty misdemeanor or proceeding pursuant to section 169A.53, subdivision 3, evidence of a videotape, audiotape, or electronic or digital recording prepared by a peace officer, using recording equipment in a law enforcement vehicle or on the officer's person, while in the performance of official duties shall not be excluded on the ground that a written transcript of the recording was not prepared and available at or prior to trial. As used in this section, "peace officer" has the meaning given in section 169A.03, subdivision 18.
History:
2010 c 231 s 1; 2017 c 95 art 2 s 18
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 634.36
What does Minnesota Statutes § 634.36 cover?
Section 634.36 ("EVIDENCE OF VIDEOTAPES, AUDIOTAPES, OR OTHER RECORDINGS") 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.
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