Procedimientos para declaraciones formales de oficiales de policía en Minnesota

Explicación Simple

Esta ley habla sobre cómo se deben llevar a cabo las declaraciones de los policías cuando hay quejas en su contra. Antes de que un policía hable, debe haber una queja escrita y conocer de qué se le acusa.

Es como cuando un estudiante es llamado a la oficina del director por un problema; primero debe saber qué ha hecho mal antes de dar su versión de los hechos.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que el oficial Juan recibió una queja porque supuestamente trató mal a un ciudadano. Antes de que Juan tenga que explicar su versión, debe recibir una copia de la queja escrita por el ciudadano y saber exactamente de qué se le acusa.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

For purposes of this section, the terms defined in this subdivision have the meanings given them. (a) "Administrative hearing" means a nonjudicial hearing or arbitration authorized to recommend, approve, or order discipline. (b) "Formal statement" means the questioning of an officer in the course of obtaining a recorded, stenographic, or signed statement to be used as evidence in a disciplinary proceeding against the officer. (c) "Officer" means a licensed peace officer or part-time peace officer, as defined in section626.84, subdivision 1, paragraphs (c) and (d), who is employed by a unit of government. The procedures and provisions of this section apply to law enforcement agencies and government units. The procedures and provisions of this section do not apply to investigations of criminal charges against an officer. The formal statement of an officer must be taken in accordance with subdivisions 4 to 10. The formal statement must be taken at a facility of the employing or investigating agency or at a place agreed to by the investigating individual and the investigated officer. An officer's formal statement may not be taken unless there is filed with the employing or investigating agency a written complaint signed by the complainant stating the complainant's knowledge, and the officer has been given a summary of the allegations. Complaints stating the signer's knowledge also may be filed by members of the law enforcement agency. Before an administrative hearing is begun, the officer must be given a copy of the signed complaint. Upon request, the investigating agency or the officer shall provide the other party with a list of witnesses that the agency or officer expects to testify at the administrative hearing and the substance of the testimony. A party is enti