2016 Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 625 - 634 — CRIMINAL PROCEDURE; PEACE OFFICERS; PRIVACY OF COMMUNICATIONS
Chapter 626A — WIRE, ELECTRONIC, OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS; INTERCEPTION
Section 626A.391 — CIVIL ACTION; DAMAGES.
Subdivision 1. General. A person who is harmed by a violation of sections 626A.35 to 626A.39 may bring a civil action against the person who violated these sections for damages and other appropriate relief, including:
(1) preliminary and equitable or declaratory relief; and
(2) reasonable costs and attorney fees.
Subd. 2. Limitation. An action under this section must be commenced within two years after:
(1) the occurrence of the violation; or
(2) the date upon which the claimant first had a reasonable opportunity to discover the violation.
Subd. 3. Defenses. (1) A good faith reliance on a court warrant or order, a grand jury subpoena, or a statutory authorization; or
(2) A good faith reliance on a request of an investigative or law enforcement officer under United States Code, title 18, section 2518(7)
is a complete defense against any civil or criminal action brought under sections 626A.35 to 626A.39.
History: 1988 c 577 s 62; 1989 c 336 art 1 s 14; art 2 s 8
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