Minnesota § 484.31 - NONATTENDANCE OF JUDGE; ADJOURNMENT
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 484.31 — NONATTENDANCE OF JUDGE; ADJOURNMENT, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 484.31. NONATTENDANCE OF JUDGE; ADJOURNMENT
If the judge fails to attend on the day appointed for holding court, the sheriff or court administrator may open court and adjourn the same from day to day; but, if the judge does not appear by 4:00 p.m. of the third day, one of said officers shall adjourn the term without day, and dismiss the jurors; provided, that such court administrator or sheriff, upon the direction of the judge, and without the judge's presence, may adjourn any general or special term to a day certain, in which case the jurors, if any, shall attend on such day without further notice.
History:
(179) RL s 100; 1986 c 444; 1Sp1986 c 3 art 1 s 82
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 484.31
What does Minnesota Statutes § 484.31 cover?
Section 484.31 ("NONATTENDANCE OF JUDGE; ADJOURNMENT") 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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