Recording Laws
One-Party Consent
Minnesota is a one-party consent state. Recording is legal if one party consents.
Statute: Minn. Stat. § 626A.02
Can Record Police: Yes (in public)
Penalties: Felony; up to 5 years imprisonment
Stop and Identify
No ID Requirement
No state statute requiring identification
Immigration Policy
Has Sanctuary Cities
Twin Cities have sanctuary policies. State has some protections.
ICE Cooperation: Limited
Sanctuary Cities:
MinneapolisSt. Paul
State Resources
State Bar Association
https://www.mnbar.org/Legal Aid
https://www.lawhelpmn.org/Remember in Minnesota
- ✓ You always have the right to remain silent
- ✓ You can record police in public spaces
- ✓ You do not have to consent to a search
- ✓ If arrested, say "I want a lawyer"