Subdivision 1. Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply to this section and section 611A.74 .
Subd. 2. Appropriate authority.
"Appropriate authority" includes anyone who is the subject of a complaint under sections 611A.72 to 611A.74 to the commissioner or anyone within the agency who is in a supervisory position with regard to one who is the subject of a complaint under sections 611A.72 to 611A.74 .
Subd. 3. Elements of the criminal justice system.
"Elements of the criminal justice system" refers to prosecuting attorneys and members of their staff; peace officers; probation and corrections officers; city, state, and county officials involved in the criminal justice system; and does not include the judiciary.
Subd. 4. Victim.
"Victim" has the meaning given in section 611A.01 , paragraph (b).
Subd. 5. Victim assistance program.
"Victim assistance program" refers to any entity which provides or claims to provide services and assistance to victims on a regular, ongoing basis.
Subd. 6. Commissioner.
"Commissioner" means the commissioner of public safety.