Minnesota § 185.16 - RIGHT TO SPEEDY TRIAL
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 185.16 — RIGHT TO SPEEDY TRIAL, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 185.16. RIGHT TO SPEEDY TRIAL
In all cases arising under sections 185.07 to 185.19 in which a person shall be charged with contempt in a court of the state, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury of the county and district wherein the contempt shall have been committed. This right shall not apply to contempts committed in the presence of the court or so near thereto as to interfere directly with the administration of justice, or to apply to the misbehavior, misconduct, or disobedience of any officer of the court in respect to the writs, orders, or process of the court.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 185.16
What does Minnesota Statutes § 185.16 cover?
Section 185.16 ("RIGHT TO SPEEDY TRIAL") 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 § 185.16?
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