Minnesota § 638.13 - ACCESS TO RECORDS; ISSUING SUBPOENA
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§ 638.13. ACCESS TO RECORDS; ISSUING SUBPOENA
Subdivision 1.Access to records.
(a) Notwithstanding chapter 13 or any other law to the contrary, upon receiving a clemency application, the board or commission may request and obtain any relevant reports, data, and other information from state courts, law enforcement agencies, or state agencies. The board and the commission must have access to all relevant sealed or otherwise inaccessible court records, presentence investigation reports, police reports, criminal history reports, prison records, and any other relevant information.
(b) State courts, law enforcement agencies, and state agencies must promptly respond to record requests from the board or the commission.
Subd. 2.Issuing subpoena.
The board or the commission may issue a subpoena requiring the presence of any person before the commission or board and the production of papers, records, and exhibits in any pending matter. When a person is summoned before the commission or the board, the person may be allowed compensation for travel and attendance as the commission or the board considers reasonable.
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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 § 638.13
What does Minnesota Statutes § 638.13 cover?
Section 638.13 ("ACCESS TO RECORDS; ISSUING SUBPOENA") 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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