MN HF2602

Clarifies that the crime of failure to pay court-ordered support applies specifically to "court-ordered" support rather than general "care and support" obligations to spouses or children.

Maintains misdemeanor penalties of up to 90 days imprisonment or a fine not exceeding $1,000 for knowingly omitting and failing to provide court-ordered support.

Requires automatic income withholding orders as a condition for work release upon conviction and allows bond requirements conditioned on payment of all court-ordered support owed.

Establishes that nonpayment of court-ordered child support constitutes a probation violation following conviction under the statute.

Provides an affirmative defense if the defendant proves by preponderance of evidence that failure to provide court-ordered support was made with lawful excuse.

All amendments effective August 1, 2014, and apply to crimes committed on or after that date.