1997 Minnesota Statutes

     465.76 Legal counsel; reimbursement. 

    If reimbursement is requested by the officer or employee, 
 the governing body of a home rule charter or statutory city or 
 county may, after consultation with its legal counsel, reimburse 
 a city or county officer or employee for any costs and 
 reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the person to defend 
 charges of a criminal nature brought against the person that 
 arose out of the reasonable and lawful performance of duties for 
 the city or county, provided if less than a quorum of the 
 governing body is disinterested, that such reimbursement shall 
 be approved by a judge of the district court.  

    HIST: 1984 c 650 s 1