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609.78.2(2)
Statute ID:
14626
Statute Function ID:
31723
Emergency Telephone Calls/Communications - Place Fictitious Emergency 911 Call to Prompt Response
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Charge
Classifications
Offense Level:
Gross Misdemeanor (GM)
General Offense Code:
Other (9)
Offense Summary Code & Rank:
Disturbing Peace/Privacy (N) (Rank 27)
Detailed Offense Code:
Interference with Communication (934)
Offense Severity Level:
Function Text:
UCR Code
Description
90Z
All Other Offenses
Flags
Crime of Violence:
No
Targeted Misdemeanor:
No
Predatory Offender Registration Review:
No
Enhanceable:
No
Certify to DPS:
No
Report to DNR:
No
DPS Group:
No
Conditional Release:
No
Payable:
No
Petty Misdemeanor Only if Prosecutor Certifies:
No
Third Violation Indicator:
No
Qualified Domestic Violence Related:
Yes
Nonviolent Controlled Substance Offender Review:
No
Wildlife Restitution:
No
Statute Number:
609.78.2(2)
Enactment Date:
Apr 24, 2013
Effective Date:
Aug 1, 2013
Expiration Date:
Repealed?:
No
Summary Text:
Emergency Telephone Calls/Communications - Place Fictitious Emergency 911 Call to Prompt Response
Statute ID:
14626
Created:
Jul 9, 2013 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us
Updated:
May 3, 2017 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us
Last Update Action:
Added
Legal Analyst Comment:
2013 c 20 sec 1; Gross Misdemeanor; Charge
Summary Text:
Emergency Telephone Calls/Communications - Place Fictitious Emergency 911 Call to Prompt Response
Link to MN Statute Text:
https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/609/78.html
Legislative Session:
2013 - Regular
Session Law Text?:
No
Statute text last updated on:
Jul 9, 2013
Whoever does the following is guilty of a gross misdemeanor: (1) intentionally interrupts, disrupts, impedes, or interferes with an emergency call or who intentionally prevents or hinders another from placing an emergency call, and whose conduct does not result in a violation of section 609.498, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than one year or to payment of a fine of not more than $3,000, or both.; (2) places an emergency call and reports a fictitious emergency with the intent of prompting an emergency response by law enforcement, fire, or emergency medical services personnel; or (3) violates subdivision 1, clause (6), after having been previously convicted or adjudicated delinquent for violating that clause.
