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Criminal Laws & Resources

Criminal Justice Links

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• Bail Bond Agents (state-approved)
• Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) 
• Community Services for Ex-Felons and Other Groups (Council on Crime & Justice)
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• Victim / Witness Notification Service - "MN Choice" (MN Dept. Corrections)

Criminal Statutes & Court Rules

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The following is a list of some of the laws and rules that relate to criminal cases in District Court. See also Laws, Rules & Legal Research.

Minnesota Statutes:

• Chapters 609 - 624: Crimes and Criminals
• Chapters 625 - 634: Criminal Procedure
• Chapters 636 - 638: Rehabilitation
• Chapters 640 - 643: Incarceration
• All MN Statutes
• MN Criminal Justice Statute Service (BCA) Search the laws used in charging and sentencing criminal cases.

Minnesota Court Rules:

• Rules of Criminal Procedure
• Rules of Evidence
• Appendix of Criminal Rules Forms  See also Criminal Court Forms.

Minnesota General Rules of Practice:

• Title I. Rules Applicable to All Court Proceedings
• Title VIII. Rules on Criminal Matters
• Title IX. Jury Management Rules

You can get with legal research at the Hennepin County Law Library and other Law Libraries throughout Minnesota. County law libraries are open to the public, and hours will vary.

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