Rule 20.01 – Competency Proceedings

Subd. 1. Waiver of Counsel in Competency Proceedings. A defendant must not be allowed to waive counsel if the defendant lacks ability to:(a) knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently waive the right to counsel;(b) appreciate the consequences of proceeding without...

Rule 19.06 – Record

A verbatim record must be made at the defendant’s initial appearance, arraignment, and Omnibus Hearing.Minn. R. Crim. P. 19.06Comment-Rule 19Rule 19 relating to the warrant or summons on an indictment and the subsequent procedures parallels for the most part...

Rule 19.03 – Service of the Indictment

Subd. 1. By Whom. Any officer authorized by law may execute the warrant, and if authorized may also serve the summons. The court administrator may serve the summons in any manner authorized by subdivision 3 of this rule.Subd. 2. Territorial Limits. The warrant may be...