1999 Minnesota Statutes

     634.20 Evidence of prior conduct. 

    Evidence of similar prior conduct by the accused against 
 the victim of domestic abuse, as defined under section 518B.01, 
 subdivision 2, including evidence of a violation against a 
 family or household member of: 

    (1) an order for protection under section 518B.01; 

    (2) section 609.713, subdivision 1; 

    (3) a harassment restraining order under section 609.748; 
 or 

    (4) section 609.79, subdivision 1; 

 is admissible unless the probative value is substantially 
 outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice, confusion of the 
 issue, or misleading the jury, or by considerations of undue 
 delay, waste of time, or needless presentation of cumulative 
 evidence. 

    HIST: 1985 c 159 s 3; 1998 c 367 art 5 s 10