Minnesota § 388.12 - ATTORNEY TO ASSIST
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 388.12 — ATTORNEY TO ASSIST, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 388.12. ATTORNEY TO ASSIST
The judge of any district court may by order entered in the minutes at any term of court appoint an attorney of such court to act as, or in the place of, or to assist the county attorney at such term, either before the court or grand jury. The person so appointed shall take the oath required by law of county attorneys and thereupon may perform all duties at such term of court, but shall receive no compensation where the county attorney is present at such term, except by the county attorney's consent, and to be paid from the county attorney's salary.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 388.12
What does Minnesota Statutes § 388.12 cover?
Section 388.12 ("ATTORNEY TO ASSIST") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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