§ 626.566

State v. Friend · 1986 1 citation

Minn. Stat. § 595.02, subd. 2(b) is a special provision governing the applicability of certain privileges in criminal proceedings arising out of the neglect or physical or sexual abuse of a minor, while Minn. Stat. § 626.566, subd. 8 is a general provision. We find that the privileges contained within Minn. Stat. § 595.02, subd. 1(d) and (g) do not apply to criminal proceedings arising out of the neglect or physical or sexual abuse of a minor, if the court finds the three factors specified in Minn. Stat. § 595.02, subd. 2(b). Minn. Stat. § 595.02, subd. 2(b) must be construed as an exception to § 626.556, subd. 8. See generally Ehlert v. Graue, 292 Minn. 393, 397, 195 N.W.2d 823, 826 (1972). Minn. Stat. § 626.-556, subd. 8 is applicable to other proceedings not governed by Minn. Stat. § 595.02, subd. 2. Any other construction would render Minn. Stat. § 595.02, subd. 2(b) meaningless.