Rule 27.04 – Probation Revocation

Subd. 1. Initiation of Proceedings (1) Warrant or Summons. (a) Probation revocation proceedings must be initiated by a summons or warrant based on a written report, signed under penalty of perjury pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 358.116, showing probable cause...

Rule 27.03 – Sentencing Proceedings

Subd. 1. Hearings. Sentencing hearings must be held as provided by law: (A) Misdemeanor and Gross Misdemeanor Hearings. Before the sentencing proceeding in a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor case: (1) Either party is permitted to contest any part of an oral...

Rule 27.01 – Conditions of Release

After conviction but before sentencing, the court may continue or alter the terms of release, or the court may confine the defendant. The factors in Rule 6.02, subds. 1 and 2 apply, but the defendant bears the burden of showing the defendant will not flee and is not a...

Rule 26.04 – Post-Verdict Motions

Subd. 1. New Trial On Defendant’s Motion. (1) Grounds. The court may – on written motion of a defendant – grant a new trial on the issue of guilt or the existence of facts to support an aggravated sentence, or both, on any of the following grounds:1....

Rule 26.03 – Procedures During Trial

Subd. 16. Evidence. At trial, witness testimony must be taken in open court, unless these rules provide otherwise.Jurors may not submit questions to a witness directly or through the judge or attorneys.If either party offers an audio or video recording, that party...