The following laws specifically exempt proceedings under the Domestic Abuse Act from their application.
Judicial arbitration
The establishment of a mandatory, nonbinding arbitration system within a judicial district to assist the court in disposing of controversies may not be used to handle proceedings under the Domestic Abuse Act. Minn. Stat. § 484.73.
Minnesota Civil Mediation Act
The Minnesota Civil Mediation Act does not apply to proceedings under the Domestic Abuse Act. Minn. Stat. § 572.40.
Alternative dispute resolution program
Minnesota’s alternative dispute resolution program for civil cases may not be required in proceedings under the Domestic Abuse Act. Minn. Stat. § 484.76.
Community dispute resolution program
Minnesota’s community dispute resolution program does not apply to proceedings under the Domestic Abuse Act. Minn. Stat. § 494.03.
Conciliation court jurisdiction
Conciliation courts do not have jurisdiction over proceedings under the Domestic Abuse Act. Minn. Stat. § 491A.01.
Streamlined marriage dissolution procedure
A couple may not dissolve their marriage through a streamlined procedure if either party has been a victim of domestic abuse by the other. Minn. Stat. § 518.195.
This post is part of a series of posts on Domestic Abuse in Minnesota.
