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Subdivision 1.Definitions.
As used in sections 609.415 to 609.465, and 609.515,
(1) "Public officer" means:
(a) an executive or administrative officer of the state or of a county, municipality or other subdivision or agency of the state;
(b) a member of the legislature or of a governing board of a county, municipality, or other subdivision of the state, or other governmental instrumentality within the state;
(c) a judicial officer;
(d) a hearing officer;
(e) a law enforcement officer; or
(f) any other person exercising the functions of a public officer.
(2) "Public employee" means a person employed by or acting for the state or a county, municipality, or other subdivision or governmental instrumentality of the state for the purpose of exercising their respective powers and performing their respective duties, and who is not a public officer. Public employee includes a member of a charter commission.
(3) "Judicial officer" means a judge, court commissioner, referee, or any other person appointed by a judge or court to hear or determine a cause or controversy.
(4) "Hearing officer" means any person authorized by law or private agreement to hear or determine a cause or controversy who is not a judicial officer.
(5) "Political subdivision" means a county, town, statutory or home rule charter city, school district, special service district, or other municipal corporation of the state of Minnesota.
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Subd. 2.Deemed officer or employee.
A person who has been elected, appointed, or otherwise designated as a public officer or public employee is deemed such officer or employee although the person has not yet qualified therefor or entered upon the duties thereof.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in
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1 in the last 5 years), 2001–2025 · leading case:
United States v. Sabri, 183 F. Supp. 2d 1145 (D. Minnesota 2002).
United States v. Sabri, 183 F. Supp. 2d 1145 (D. Minnesota 2002).
· cites it 2× “” Minn.Stat. § 609.415, subd. l(l)(b). A "public employee” is defined as "a person employed by or acting for the state or a county, municipality, or other subdivision or governmental instrumentality of the state for the purpose of exercising their respective powers and…”
State v. Woelfel, 621 N.W.2d 767 (Minn. Ct. App. 2001).
· cites it 2× “Minn.Stat. § 609.415, subd. 1 (1996). In March of 1997, appellant was fired; on April 30, 1997, his paychecks and benefits were permanently discontinued.”
United States v. Manzo, 851 F. Supp. 2d 797 (D.N.J. 2012).
“118 (proscribing acceptance of a bribe by any "executive, legislative or judicial officer,” defining said officer as "a person who is elected or appointed”); Minnesota: Minn.Stat. §§ 609.415(1), 609.42 (prohibiting receipt of a bribe while "being a public officer or employee,”…”
Christian Action League of Minnesota v. Freeman (D. Minnesota 2020).
· cites it 2× “03, age, or national origin; (3) by falsely impersonating another; (4) while possessing a dangerous weapon; (5) with an intent to influence or otherwise tamper with a juror or a judicial proceeding or with intent to retaliate against a judicial officer, as defined in section…”
Nelson v. Clysdale (D. Minnesota 2025).
“§ 609.415 in support of his argument that Referee Clysdale was disqualified.”
— Minn. Stat. § 609.415(1) — 1 case
United States v. Manzo, 851 F. Supp. 2d 797 (D.N.J. 2012).
“118 (proscribing acceptance of a bribe by any "executive, legislative or judicial officer,” defining said officer as "a person who is elected or appointed”); Minnesota: Minn.Stat. §§ 609.415(1), 609.42 (prohibiting receipt of a bribe while "being a public officer or employee,”…”
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