Minnesota § 271.18 - EX-JUDGES NOT TO REPRESENT CLIENTS; EXCEPTION; VIOLATION
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§ 271.18. EX-JUDGES NOT TO REPRESENT CLIENTS; EXCEPTION; VIOLATION
No judge of the Tax Court, except referees appointed for the Small Claims Division, shall, within one year after the office or employment has terminated, act as counsel, attorney, or agent in connection with any claim or proceeding pending in the Tax Court at the time of termination. No judge, referee, or employee shall, at any time after the termination of the office or employment, act as counsel, attorney, or agent in connection with any claim or proceeding of which the person terminated has knowledge which was acquired in the course of a term of office or employment in the Tax Court. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be a gross misdemeanor.
History:
(2362-27) 1939 c 431 art 6 s 27; 1965 c 698 s 3; 1973 c 582 s 3; 1976 c 134 s 78; 1977 c 307 s 23,29; 1986 c 444; 1989 c 324 s 19; 1Sp2017 c 1 art 8 s 4
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 271.18
What does Minnesota Statutes § 271.18 cover?
Section 271.18 ("EX-JUDGES NOT TO REPRESENT CLIENTS; EXCEPTION; VIOLATION") 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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