9-111 - Legislative Immunity

9-111 - Legislative Immunity

  • Summary: Defines the policy regarding arrests involving legislative immunity.
  • Effective Date: 05-29-2002
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Policy

Officers shall observe legislators' privilege from arrest as set forth in the State of Minnesota Constitution, Article IV, Section 10:

"The members of each house shall in all cases, except treason, felony, and breach of the peace be privileged from arrest during the session of their respective houses, and in going to or returning from the same."

 

Definitions

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Document History:

Title Effective Date Revision Type Download
9-111 - Legislative Immunity 05-29-2002 download PDF

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