Charging of victim of crime for towing or impounding motor vehicle prohibited, sale of motor vehicle prohibited for 180 days, reimbursement provided, charging victim any fine or fee prohibited, and law enforcement agencies required to investigate reports of stolen vehicles and provide update on investigation.
Charging the victim of a crime prohibition for towing or impounding a motor vehicle
Minnesota Crime Victims Reimbursement Act
Illegal presence in a stolen motor vehicle prohibited, and criminal penalties imposed.
Public safety; policy and technical changes made to provisions including crime victim policy, criminal justice reform, public safety policy, predatory offenders, and corrections policy; crimes established; penalties provided; data classified; and reports required.
Being in a stolen motor vehicle prohibition
Crime of fleeing peace officer in motor vehicle modification to add a heighted penalty for fleeing in culpably negligent manner, establishing the crime of fleeing in a motor vehicle and failing to obey certain traffic laws, and expanding the use of tracking devices for fleeing motor vehicles
Criminal penalties increased for crimes committed because of the victim's political affiliation or beliefs.
Towed vehicle contents retrieval governing requirements amended, and cause of action provided for aggrieved vehicle owners.
Ability of crime victims to access reimbursement program improved, and name of reparations program changed to reimbursement act.