Minnesota · Minnesota Statutes — Criminal Procedure
Minn. Stat. (Crim. Proc.) § 631.046: AUTHORIZING PRESENCE OF SUPPORT PERSON FOR MINOR PROSECUTING WITNESS
What this law says, in plain English
This statute allows minor prosecuting witnesses in child abuse, crime of violence, assault, and sexual conduct cases to have a supportive person present during hearings and testimony, subject to court approval to prevent testimony contamination.
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