MN SF2251

Prohibits any person from placing or using electronic incapacitation cuffs on individuals who are in custody for a criminal offense, effective August 1, 2016.

Defines "in custody" as being detained, arrested, taken into physical custody, charged, incarcerated, or otherwise supervised for a criminal offense, regardless of whether conviction has occurred.

Defines "electronic incapacitation cuff" as a device designed to temporarily immobilize or incapacitate a person using electric pulse or current and attached to or placed on or near a person's body as a restraining or controlling device.

Establishes violation of this prohibition as a petty misdemeanor offense.

Amends Minnesota Statutes section 624.731, subdivision 6 to reference the new restrictions while maintaining existing exceptions for law enforcement agencies, peace officers, and National Guard members using electronic incapacitation devices in official duties.