2018 Minnesota Statutes

611A.37 DEFINITIONS.

Subdivision 1.Scope.

For purposes of sections 611A.371 to 611A.375, the terms defined have the meanings given them unless otherwise provided or indicated by the context.

Subd. 2.Director.

"Director" means the director of the Office of Justice Programs in the Department of Public Safety or a designee.

Subd. 3.Office.

"Office" means the Office of Justice Programs in the Department of Public Safety.

Subd. 4.Shelter facility.

"Shelter facility" means a secure crisis shelter, housing network, safe home, or other facility operated by a nonprofit organization and designated by the center for the purpose of providing food, lodging, safety, and 24-hour coverage for battered women and their children.

Subd. 5.Designated shelter facility.

"Designated shelter facility" means a facility that has applied to, and been approved by, the Office of Justice Programs to provide shelter and services to battered women and their children.

Subd. 6.

MS 2002 [Repealed, 2002 c 220 art 7 s 33]

Subd. 7.

MS 2002 [Repealed, 2002 c 220 art 7 s 33]

Subd. 8.Battered woman.

"Battered woman" has the meaning given in section 611A.31, subdivision 2.

History:

2000 c 445 art 2 s 22; 2013 c 125 art 1 s 92,93; 2014 c 212 art 1 s 9