2007 Minnesota Statutes
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611A.034 SEPARATE WAITING AREAS IN COURTHOUSE.
The court shall provide a waiting area for victims during court proceedings which is separate
from the waiting area used by the defendant, the defendant's relatives, and defense witnesses, if
such a waiting area is available and its use is practical. If a separate waiting area for victims is not
available or practical, the court shall provide other safeguards to minimize the victim's contact
with the defendant, the defendant's relatives, and defense witnesses during court proceedings,
such as increased bailiff surveillance and victim escorts.
History: 1986 c 435 s 13; 1992 c 571 art 5 s 5
The court shall provide a waiting area for victims during court proceedings which is separate
from the waiting area used by the defendant, the defendant's relatives, and defense witnesses, if
such a waiting area is available and its use is practical. If a separate waiting area for victims is not
available or practical, the court shall provide other safeguards to minimize the victim's contact
with the defendant, the defendant's relatives, and defense witnesses during court proceedings,
such as increased bailiff surveillance and victim escorts.
History: 1986 c 435 s 13; 1992 c 571 art 5 s 5
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