Minnesota § 625.02 - COMPLAINT TO JUDGE
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 625.02 — COMPLAINT TO JUDGE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 625.02. COMPLAINT TO JUDGE
When complaint is made to any judge that any person has threatened to commit an offense against the person or property of another, the judge shall (1) examine the complainant, and any witness who may be produced, on oath, (2) reduce the complaint to writing, and (3) cause it to be subscribed by the complainant.
History:
(10549) RL s 5208; 1983 c 359 s 95
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 625.02
What does Minnesota Statutes § 625.02 cover?
Section 625.02 ("COMPLAINT TO JUDGE") 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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