SF4602
Notification to a petitioner requirement upon service of a harassment restraining order
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: HF4585
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
To require advance notice to the petitioner before the respondent is served with a harassment restraining order or temporary restraining order, when the petitioner asks for it.
Main Provisions
- Adds Subd.5d to Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 609.748.
- If the petitioner requests, a sheriff or peace officer must make reasonable efforts to notify the petitioner at least 24 hours before the respondent is served with a temporary restraining order (TRO) or restraining order (RO) issued under this section.
- The notice can be given through methods such as texting, calling, or emailing the petitioner, if the petitioner's contact information is available to the officer.
How It Works (Implementation Details)
- The requirement applies only when the petitioner requests notification before service.
- The notification is intended to occur before the respondent is served, not after.
- “Reasonable efforts” are the methods listed (text, call, email) and may include other appropriate steps if contact information is available.
Significance and Potential Impact
- Purpose and effect: Gives petitioners advance warning about when the respondent will be served, allowing them to prepare safety planning or take other precautions.
- Changes to current law: Adds a new rule to 609.748 that requires pre-service notice if requested.
- Practical considerations: Could add time before service, depending on implementation, but aims to improve petitioner awareness and safety.
Key Terms (from the bill)
- petition
- petitioner
- respondent
- harassing restraining order (HRO)
- temporary restraining order (TRO)
- restraining order (RO)
- service (of the order)
- sheriff
- peace officer
- notice / notification
- reasonable efforts
- contact information
- texting
- calling
- emailing
- Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 609.748
Relevant Terms - petition, petitioner, respondent, TRO, RO, HRO, service, notice, reasonable efforts, contact information, texting, calling, emailing, sheriff, peace officer, Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 609.748
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Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2026 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| March 18, 2026 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety | |
| April 07, 2026 | Senate | Action | Comm report: To pass | ||
| April 07, 2026 | Senate | Action | Second reading | ||
| May 11, 2026 | Senate | Action | Author added |
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