Minnesota § 574.35 - PROSECUTION FOR FINES; COURT; COMMITMENT
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 574.35 — PROSECUTION FOR FINES; COURT; COMMITMENT, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 574.35. PROSECUTION FOR FINES; COURT; COMMITMENT
All fines and forfeitures imposed as a punishment for any offense or for the violation of any duty imposed by statute may be prosecuted for and recovered by indictment in the district court. In all cases of the imposition of a fine pursuant to statute, as punishment for any offense, the offender may be committed until it is paid or the offender is otherwise discharged according to law.
History:
(9708) RL s 4542; 1983 c 359 s 83; 1986 c 444; 1998 c 254 art 2 s 65
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 574.35
What does Minnesota Statutes § 574.35 cover?
Section 574.35 ("PROSECUTION FOR FINES; COURT; COMMITMENT") 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.
How do I cite Minnesota § 574.35?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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