HF 4585

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 04/08/2026 09:12 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to civil law; requiring notification to a petitioner upon service of a
harassment restraining order; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.748,
by adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.748, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 5d. new text end

new text begin Notice to petitioner. new text end

new text begin Upon a petitioner's request, before a sheriff, law
enforcement officer, or other peace officer serves a respondent with a temporary restraining
order or restraining order issued under this section, the sheriff or officer must make
reasonable efforts to notify the petitioner at least 24 hours before service that the respondent
will be served with the order. For purposes of this subdivision, reasonable efforts include
but are not limited to texting, calling, or emailing the petitioner if the petitioner's contact
information is available to the sheriff, law enforcement officer, or peace officer.
new text end