Minnesota § 481.17 - COUNTY, CITY, AND SCHOOL DISTRICT ATTORNEYS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 481.17 — COUNTY, CITY, AND SCHOOL DISTRICT ATTORNEYS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 481.17. COUNTY, CITY, AND SCHOOL DISTRICT ATTORNEYS
In all counties in this state having a population of not more than 12,000, the offices of county attorney, city attorney, and school district attorney shall not be deemed incompatible and may be held by the same person. For the purposes of prosecution of violations of state laws, municipal ordinances, charter provisions, or municipal regulations, the offices of county attorney and city attorney shall not be deemed incompatible and may be held by the same person, regardless of the population of the county.
History:
1969 c 649 s 1; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1983 c 177 s 8
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 481.17
What does Minnesota Statutes § 481.17 cover?
Section 481.17 ("COUNTY, CITY, AND SCHOOL DISTRICT ATTORNEYS") 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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