Minnesota Statutes 169A.48 – Immunity From Liability
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Subdivision 1.Definition.
For purposes of this section, “political subdivision” means a county, statutory or home rule charter city, or town.
Subd. 2.Immunity.
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 169A.48
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Peace officer: means :
(1) a State Patrol officer;
(2) a University of Minnesota peace officer;
(3) a police officer of any municipality, including towns having powers under section 368. See Minnesota Statutes 169A.03
- Person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
- state: extends to and includes the District of Columbia and the several territories. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
- Vehicle: has the meaning given in section 169. See Minnesota Statutes 169A.03
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 169A.48
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Peace officer: means :
(1) a State Patrol officer;
(2) a University of Minnesota peace officer;
(3) a police officer of any municipality, including towns having powers under section 368. See Minnesota Statutes 169A.03
- Person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
- state: extends to and includes the District of Columbia and the several territories. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
- Vehicle: has the meaning given in section 169. See Minnesota Statutes 169A.03
The state or political subdivision by which a peace officer making an arrest for violation of sections 169A.20 to 169A.33 (impaired driving offenses), is employed has immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, for the care or custody of the motor vehicle being driven by, operated by, or in the physical control of the person arrested if the peace officer acts in good faith and exercises due care.